Appendix E: CSD Program Mission Statement
Appendix E
Mission Statement and Goals
Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
Revised March 1, 2015
Mission Statement
The Mission of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders is to prepare students to become speech-language pathologists and educators who demonstrate excellence in clinical practice, and to advance knowledge about human communication and its disorders.
To accomplish this mission, the department will:
- Prepare skilled speech-language pathologists and educators who provide state-of-the-art, evidence-based, client- and family-centered services to diverse populations in multiple settings.
- Provide an academic and clinical curriculum that: prepares students to become generalist clinicians with comprehensive knowledge and skills in educational and healthcare settings; fosters critical thinking; and promotes the development of leadership skills.
- Implement a scientist-practitioner model of teaching and mentorship.
- Engage faculty and students in collaborative interprofessional learning environments.
- Recruit diverse students, faculty and staff.
- Develop and disseminate research in the areas of discovery, teaching and learning, and application.
- Provide affordable, accessible, and quality clinical services to the community.
- Provide the necessary academic and clinical preparation to exceed the standards established by accrediting organizations.