The mission of the Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology is to provide undergraduate, masters and doctoral programs that challenge the students to achieve the highest standards of academic learning, scientific inquiry and clinical excellence. The Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology seeks to deliver a comprehensive program of academic, research and clinical training in the areas of speech, language and hearing development and disorders. The Department offers a minor in Speech and Hearing Sciences, Bachelor of Science in Speech and Hearing Sciences.

The Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology offers a Bachelor of Science in Speech & Hearing Sciences that readies the graduate for a variety of career and educational options based on the knowledge gained from this degree and individual interests and skills, including the three graduate degrees offered through the department. Students learn about normal human communication, the development of communication, and communication disorders. The undergraduate program prepares students to think critically and work in teams. It exposes them to interprofessional research and collaboration, and cultural competency.