The mission of the Master of Science at Adelphi University is to provide students with a strong understanding of the connections between the scientific bases of our discipline and its clinical practice. We strive to prepare the finest professional and ethical research-based clinicians who can assess and treat children and adults with communication disorders within our scope of practice and from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.Strategic PlanThe strategic plan of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders includes the following 5 goals:

  • Continue to attract the most competent students.
  • Use technology to make learning in the classroom and the clinical setting more efficient and exciting for our students.
  • Continue to increase the program?s active research agenda by obtaining funding through grant submissions.
  • Increase the diversity of clients seen in our clinic and externship programs in order to provide a broader clinical experience for our students.
  • Continue to engage in interdisciplinary interaction and research with colleagues in related disciplines in order to identify common goals and initiatives.