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About The Department

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders is unique in that it offers three degrees including a bachelors of science degree program in speech-language pathology and graduate programs leading to the master’s and doctoral degrees in speech-language pathology. The master’s degree program is fully accredited by the Council of Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. With a focus on issues pertaining to cultural diversity, Howard University is an ideal place for you to continue your education in speech-language pathology and audiology. Click here, for data on graduation rates , SLP Praxis pass rates and employment rates for the SLP master’s degree program.

The program in communication disorders is located near the health sciences complexes at Howard University. Clinical research experiences are available to students at this complex and throughout the University including the Howard University Speech and Hearing Clinic, as well as numerous government and private institutions in the Washington Metropolitan Area.

Graduate School Preparation

Preparation for graduate studies in audiology or speech-language pathology is the major thrust of our undergraduate program. We provide students with a strong scientific foundation to succeed in graduate school. The master’s degree program in speech-language pathology offered in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders is accredited by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and meets all of the requirements needed to train students upon graduation for a career as a speech-language pathologist. This department is a national leader because of its outstanding faculty, concentrated focus on multiculturalism, quality of comprehensive training and well-organized curriculum. The training that is provided by the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Howard is considered a model for other universities throughout the country.

Wilhelmina Wright-Harp, Ph.D. and ASHA Fellow Associate Professor and Chairperson Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders wwright-harp@howard.edu