About
The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) offers engaging and challenging courses and clinical experiences for students studying at the undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, and graduate levels. Upon graduation, undergraduate students majoring in CSD will be well-prepared to pursue advanced degrees in speech-language pathology or audiology, or utilize transferable communication and collaboration skills in other careers. Our Master's degree program in speech-language pathology and Clinical Doctorate in audiology (Western's first doctorate program) provide exceptional academic, clinical, and research opportunities for students who intend to practice in educational and/or medical settings.
Impact
Your gift today can help fund our donation-based clinic, and ensure it has the funding it needs to provide cutting-edge services to people from across Washington, Alaska, and Hawaii. Gifts ensure; hearing aids can be adequately refurbished and repaired in order to fit people free of charge through our hearing aid bank, culturally-responsive materials for use with Speech-Language clients, and the best equipment is available in our clinics.
Your gift to the Communication Sciences and Disorders Department will fund student-faculty research, guest speakers, clinic supplies, materials and equipment, travel to conferences, career networking opportunities, and most importantly, scholarships.
Memorial Scholarships
We are also working to grow our named scholarships established in honor of beloved faculty who have retired or passed on:
- Eva Baharav Memorial Scholarship
- Dr. Barbara Mathers-Schmidt Scholarship for Speech-Language Pathology
- Dr. Loren Webb Memorial Scholarship
- Sam Polen Memorial Scholarship for Audiology Students
