Communication Sciences & Disorders Faculty
Mark Prokosch
Part Time Faculty (2011)
B.S. University of New Mexico, M.A. University of California, Davis, Ph.D. University of California, Davis

Dr. Prokosch is a human evolutionary biologist and psychologist specializing in mate preferences for cognitive traits.
Dr. Prokosch is an active scholar conducting research in the areas of psychobiology and evolutionary psychology. His work focuses on evolutionary theory as applied to humans with specific interest in the dynamics of human mate preferences for cogntive traits such as intelligence, language, and creativity. He teaches Introduction to Psychology, Developmental Psychology, and Evolution of Human Nature. Dr. Prokosch also teaches courses at Northeastern University and Wellesley College.
CSD Department news
See how CSD faculty, students, and alumni are shaping the fields of speech pathology, audiology, and health communication.
Katie O'Neil '09, '11
An Inside Look into the Undergraduate and Graduate Programs
Katie O'Neil '09, '11 reveals why she chose speech pathology and how giving her students communication tools makes her feel. Watch now »
Grossman studies facial expression to aid people with autism
In her research, Communication Sciences and Disorders Assistant Professor Ruth Grossman wants to address some of the communication problems that children with autism face as they interact with others at home and school.





