Communication impacts every human interaction, influencing our relationships and the ability to access what we need. These in turn impact our overall health and wellbeing. The academic programs in Emerson College’s Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) address communication and health.
About the Department
Housed in Emerson College’s School of Communication, the CSD Department offers undergraduate programs in Communication Disorders and Health and Social Change. We also offer a graduate program, a Communication Disorders Master of Science (MS), in two modalities: in person and online. Both options share the same curriculum and are accredited by the CAA - ASHA.
Communication Disorders faculty are experienced practitioners and dedicated scholars who prepare students for a meaningful and rewarding career in their chosen discipline. Just as important will be students’ experiences outside of the classroom, where they will hone their skills through internships, clinical opportunities, and participation in student organizations.
Value Statement
Emerson College’s Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders supports inclusive, community engaged, and person-centered academic and clinical practices. We commit to actively and thoughtfully engaging with each other to increase understanding and empathy, and to challenging processes that perpetuate barriers to full participation and success in our learning spaces, work spaces, and communities.
Our work centers on using reflection, humility, and listening to better support others by recognizing and honoring their strengths and needs. After all, person-to-person communication is the core of our profession and a fundamental motivation for what we do.
We are committed to:
- Keeping the channels of communication open
- Reaching out to others to share our stories, emotions, and reactions
- Not allowing physical or societal barriers to become barriers to human interaction and engagement.
- We believe in the power of conversation among open-minded individuals as a true catalyst for change. We strive to work collaboratively to reshape our communities to be more inclusive, welcoming, and supportive.
- Relying on our core values and evidence-based practice, we commit to continuous and collaborative learning with our students, colleagues, and communities beyond Emerson College.