Communication Sciences and Disorders

Learning Applied, Education Experienced                             

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Fort Hays State University provides students with applied learning through clinical experiences at the undergraduate and graduate level on and off campus.

The department's content instruction, paired with applied experiences, equips undergraduate and graduate students to be positive, effective collaborators in educational and healthcare settings. Our undergraduate and graduate degrees in Communication Sciences and Disorders will prepare you for a fulfilling career that will also make a real difference in supporting the improvement in people’s lives. With an extremely high (97.23%) career-placement rate for the last three years, our education and our supportive staff will help ensure a future where you can change your life, while changing others’ lives in the process.

As a student in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, you will:

• Begin your professional development by participating in student organizations during your first semester, giving you early insight into the major and the profession
• Gain practical, real-world experience with clients as an undergraduate through the modern, comprehensive Herndon Clinic
• Enjoy small classes and learning alongside a supportive, close-knit group of students
• Join the National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association (NSSLHA) and be involved in the organization's activities in the community
• Work closely with faculty in courses, labs and clinical experiences
• As a graduate student, you’ll participate in external clinic experiences at schools, health care facilities and community organizations in northwest Kansas
• Graduate students are involved in research under the direction of one of the doctoral faculty members

The master’s (M.S.) education program in speech-language pathology at Fort Hays State University is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard, #310, Rockville, MD 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700.

Notice of Non-discrimination

Fort Hays State University does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, national origin, color, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status in its educational programs, employment and all other activities. In addition, the university does not discriminate on the basis of a person’s genetic information. FHSU is committed to an environment in which students, faculty, administrators, and staff work together in an atmosphere free from all forms of discrimination, harassment, exploitation and intimidation, including, but not limited to, verbal, physical, or written behavior directed toward or relating to an individual or group on the basis of their protected class status.

Individuals who believe they have been discriminated against or harassed on the basis of their protected class status or are victims of sexual harassment should report such acts to the university Equal Employment Opportunity Officer who will assist the grievant in seeking redress through the appropriate procedure. The university’s Discrimination and Harassment Complaint Procedure applies to grievances involving students, administrators, faculty or staff. The EEO Officer may be contacted at 600 Park Street, Hays, KS 67601, (785) 628-4033.