School of Communication Sciences and Disorders
Helping people communicate.
Have you ever wondered what it would be like not to be able to communicate your thoughts, feelings, or ideas?
Communication is something many of us take for granted, but for the millions of individuals who have difficulty hearing, or those who have trouble speaking because they stutter or they have had a stroke, communication is not so simple.
The University of Memphis School of Communication Sciences and Disorders is nationally recognized for its academic, research, and clinical education programs for educating future audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and speech, language, or hearing scientists interested in helping individuals with such communication disorders.
The School offers an undergraduate program leading to a BA in American Sign Language and Deaf Studies as well as a graduate-only curriculum programs leading to the AuD degree with a major in Audiology, the MA degree with a major in Speech-Language Pathology and the PhD degree with a major in Communication Sciences and Disorders with concentrations in Hearing Sciences and Disorders, or Speech-Language Sciences and Disorders or Neuroscience. The School has been consistently ranked among the best graduate programs by U.S. News and World Report every year since 1998.
Learn More
Designing Programs to Support Neurodivergent Students
By: Adele Dunkin, M.C.D, Co-Director of Clinical Education, Speech-Language Pathology
Read ArticleFinding the Right Graduate Program for Me—and My Identity
By: Gabe Rowin, graduate student in the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders
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Highlights
4th Year Externship Opportunity
Join a knowledge team that values learning, evidence-based practice, service, and compassionate care. This audiology externship rotation is a fantastic opportunity to develop confidence and competence in a collaborative university clinic setting. This position is ideal for motivated 4th-year audiology students seeking a comprehensive clinical externship.
- Direct mentorship and supervision in cochlear implants, vestibular assessments, and
auditory processing disorders - Increased clinical independence in hearing evaluations and hearing aid appointments
- Exposure to a broad patient population across the lifespan and varied clinical experiences
The Memphis SOUND Project
Untreated hearing loss can cause problems with cognition, physical health, and social interactions.
The Annual Mid-South Conference of Communicative Disorders
The 56th Annual Mid-South Conference on Communicative Disorders is busily preparing for this year’s conference. It will be held in Memphis, February 23-24, 2026.
Participate in Research That Can Change Lives!
Research in the School focuses on hearing, speech and language
Discover Research AreasRecruiting for Current Research
Take a tour
We are offering several in-person tours per month. Prospective students may bring one guest. We are also offering Virtual Information Sessions once a month that will feature faculty and students who can answer students’ questions about the admissions process and the programs.
Tour Dates and InformationWe recently filmed a video tour of our School and associated clinic!
