Communication Sciences and Disorders
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Program TypeMajor
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Degrees OfferedB.A., B.S.
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SchoolSaint Gianna School of Health Sciences
Learn to assess normal and disordered speech, language, and communication as you develop an understanding of speech, language, voice, swallowing, and hearing processes. Use your expertise to transform the lives of the people you serve.
What You’ll Learn
You’ll learn about the basic processes of human communication and swallowing and explore research in human communication differences and disorders. By applying the latest knowledge of assessment, prevention, and intervention, you will improve the quality of life for people with communication needs.
- Learn by Doing
Get a first-hand look at the field and gain valuable experience through a wide range of experiential learning opportunities.- Work Alongside Leaders in the Field
Learn from world-class faculty mentors who bring professional experience and a nuanced perspective to their classes.- Develop Lifelong Professional Values
Grow in an educational environment that emphasizes the emotional and spiritual needs of patients, as well as your personal development as an ethical health care professional.
- Take Advantage of Flexible Learning Options
With Mary's innovative Year-Round Campus program, you have the flexibility to achieve your bachelor's in Communication Sciences and Disorders in just 2.6 years, or opt for a combined bachelor's and Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology, all within a span of five years (3+2).
- Secure Your Spot Early
Many students in Communication Sciences and Disorders take the next step toward their career with an advanced degree. If you’re an incoming freshman with a strong academic record and have been admitted to the University of Mary, you can apply for Early Assurance to our master’s program in speech-language pathology.
Program Information
Please visit our catalog for admission requirements and a full list of our courses.
Featured Faculty
Robyn Zeltinger, PhD, MS, CCC-SLP
Chair for Speech-Language Pathology, Associate Professor of Speech-Language Pathology
Hello! I am an associate professor and chair for speech-language pathology. While my clinical training is in speech-language pathology (SLP), I have a PhD in psychology, specializing in educational psychology. After 12 years of clinical practice, I joined the SLP department at the University of Mary to teach in the communication sciences and disorders (CSD) program and assist in developing the master's program in SLP. I currently teach graduate and undergraduate courses in research methods, speech sound disorders, autism spectrum disorder, and professional issues and ethics in speech-language pathology. I find great joy in teaching, mentoring, and supporting students as they develop into skilled speech-language pathologists. In addition to my teaching and administrative responsibilities, I serve as a board member for the North Dakota State Board of Speech-Language Pathology Examiners for Audiology and SLP. In my free time, I enjoy reading, traveling, and long walks outdoors!
Brittany Hernandez, EdD, CCC-SLP
Director of Clinical Education in Speech-Language Pathology, Assistant Professor
I am the director of clinical education, a clinical supervisor, and an assistant professor in the department of speech-language pathology. Prior to working at the University of Mary, my experiences were in public school and hospital settings. I currently coordinate on-campus and off-campus clinical experiences, supervise in the on-campus clinic, and teach academic courses. My clinical interests span many disorder areas, including evidence-based practice, best practices in clinical education, stuttering, and the speech-language assessment process.
