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Accreditation Update!
On March 9th, 2011, the master's program in speech-language pathology has received notification that it has been reaccredited for the maximum period of eight years by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.


Welcome to the Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders

welcomeThe Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders is composed of two programs: the program of Special Education and the program of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. Each of the program strands offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. Programs of study in each strand are field- and clinic-intense, providing early and on-going experiences in classrooms, medical facilities, and on-campus clinics. Descriptions of the graduate and undergraduate programs offered through the Department are provided on separate pages. This web site will continue to be updated as changes in certification requirements and program expectations evolve.

To receive more detailed information, please contact the department at the following address:

Allison Fahsl
Chairperson, Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL 62026-1147
Phone: 618.650.3488
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