Communication Sciences & Disorders

Elmhurst College's Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders is dedicated to preparing its students for the successful understanding of human communication and its disorders and differences.

The department offers a cutting-edge major in communication sciences and disorders that will prepare you to recognize and treat a wide variety of communication disorders. At Elmhurst you'll find everything you need to prepare for a dynamic career—and to make a real difference in the world.

Communication sciences and disorders majors at Elmhurst enjoy remarkable access to clinical opportunities. Right here on campus, you’ll work directly with clients in Elmhurst’s own Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic. Many students at Elmhurst do high-level research or complete observations at area rehab centers, schools and other settings.

What’s more, we keep classes small at Elmhurst. With typically no more than 24 students in a class, you’ll have extraordinary access to professors and clinical instructors.

The major in communication sciences and disorders provides an excellent foundation for graduate study, which is required both for national certification by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and for a public school certificate in Illinois. The major is not designed for students who plan careers as speech-language pathology assistants.