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Welcome!

Welcome to the stimulating and rewarding profession of speech-language pathology and the Department of Communication Disorders and Sciences at Eastern Illinois University.

CDS offers current, challenging and applied curriculum in its academic and clinical requirements. It is a program of study for speech-language pathology or audiology within the College of Sciences.

What differentiates our CDS department from others in the country?

  • Faculty are available, friendly and helpful in facilitating students' career goals.
  • Faculty members are actively engaged in practicing their profession through teaching, supervision, service on professional committees, attendance at conferences, and mentoring research.
  • Students begin participating in clinical experiences during their undergraduate program.
  • Students are successful at securing scholarships, awards, and acceptance for professional presentations.
  • Students successfully pass national (98 percent) and state (100 percent) certification exams for professional practice, resulting in a 100 percent employment rate.
  • Students and faculty enjoy what they are doing!

 

Graduate Application Deadline:  February 1, 2012

(Note: Recommended to have material to CSDCAS by December 15, 2011)

 

Prospective Graduate Student Visit Days

Friday, November 4, 2011 10-11:30 am and Friday March 2, 2012 10-11:30 am 

Eastern Illinois University

Human Services Center- 2nd Floor

Visit our facility, hear about our program, meet professors and other prospective students!

Download Visit Day Flyer

RSVP to Dr. Throneburg, rmthroneburg@eiu.edu

 

 

 

 


 

Programs

Laptop Program

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Announcements

2012 Graduate Forum and Awards Ceremony

 

Aphasia Group Newsletter Updates

 

Advisement

 

Tenure Track SLP Faculty Position – CDS at EIU

Click HERE to download complete description

Begins 8-15-12

PhD pref., ABD and/or MS plus experience in college teaching/supervision considered, CCC/SLP. Teach undergrad & grad classes, supervise clinical practicum, participate in research & service. Emphasis: child phonology/language disorders; other areas considered. Must be eligible for Illinois License.

Department committed to quality teaching, mentoring faculty-student research, integrating curriculum with clinical experience.

Complete file: application, vita, transcripts, & 3 letters of recommendation. Send to Gail J. Richard, Communication Disorders & Sciences, Eastern Illinois University, 600 Lincoln Ave., Charleston, IL 61920; (217)581-2712; Fax (217)581-7105; gjrichard@eiu.edu . App review begins December 15, 2011 until filled. CAA accredited; O/AA employer.