Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders

Welcome to USF's Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders! Click to learn more.
2021 ASHA Fellows Drs. Ann Eddins and Jennifer Lister were designated as ASHA Fellows for their outstanding contributions to the discipline of communication sciences and disorders.
The Doctorate in Audiology is ranked among the best graduate programs in the nation.
The Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology successfully prepares students for careers in the field.
The Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology is ranked among the best graduate programs in the nation.

News

Doctoral student Lindsey Kummerer awarded prestigious PhD Research Scholarship

03/26/26 — Kummerer’s dissertation focuses on understanding why some individuals struggle to hear speech in noisy environments, even when standard hearing tests appear normal.

High school teams compete and celebrate ASL excellence at annual bowl

03/25/26 — The ASL Bowl provided a platform for students to demonstrate their knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL) and Deaf culture.

Timothy Stockdale shares dysphagia research at national events

03/13/26 — He delivered a virtual lecture for clinicians at Presbyterian Healthcare Services in New Mexico and presented at the Functional Voice, Swallow, and Airway Conference.

CLINIC INFORMATION

Clinical support is available during normal business hours via email or phone.

Hearing Clinic: (813) 974-8804 hearingclinic@usf.edu

Speech Clinic: (813) 974-9844 speechclinic@usf.edu

The Speech Clinic is currently handling patient’s speech needs in the clinic and via telepractice.

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