Illinois State University CSD Department

Illinois State University CSD Department Offering a strong academic experience to students interested in SLP and AUD.

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders offers one of the most comprehensive undergraduate programs in the state, one of the largest SLP graduate programs in the country, and a fully accredited AuD program. We embrace collaborating with other departments within CAS and other colleges, participating in service learning activities, strengthening our students’ civic engagement, and sup

porting faculty and student research. We take pride in our excellence in teaching and seek to maintain our emphasis on ensuring that each student in our department receives a quality education. Our clinic mirrors our academic programs in terms of excellence and strength and is a vital and critical component of our programs; this is the training ground for our student clinicians. We offer a wide range of speech-language pathology and audiology services to clients of every age and provide our students with an excellent foundation of clinical knowledge and skills.

🇮🇹🇸🇮🇦🇹 Three Countries. Ten Days. One Incredible Experience.Imagine spending Spring Break exploring some of Europe's mos...
09/09/2026

🇮🇹🇸🇮🇦🇹 Three Countries. Ten Days. One Incredible Experience.

Imagine spending Spring Break exploring some of Europe's most iconic cities while learning about international healthcare and educational systems.

Travel with fellow CSD students and experience:

📍 Milan
📍 Venice
📍 Ljubljana
📍 Graz
📍 Vienna

Along the way, you'll visit universities, clinics, and special education programs that provide valuable insight into global CSD practices.

📅 March 5–14, 2027
✈️ Airfare included

Expand your worldview, build professional skills, and create memories that will last a lifetime.

🔗 Reserve your spot:
https://forms.illinoisstate.edu/forms/therapy_abroad_spring_break_2027

🔗 Learn more:
https://therapyabroad.wetravel.com/trips/italy-slovenia-austria-illinois-state-university-program-therapy-abroad-0586371767

09/08/2026

🌊 What if Winter Break Took You to Two Caribbean Destinations?

The ISU CSD Therapy Abroad Program combines professional learning with unforgettable cultural experiences in Puerto Rico and Dominica.

Your journey includes:

🇵🇷 Exploring historic Old San Juan
🇩🇲 Discovering Dominica's rainforests and waterfalls
🤿 Snorkeling at the famous Champagne Reef
🌿 Visiting the Kalinago Territory to learn about Indigenous history and traditions
🍽️ Experiencing local culture, cuisine, and communities

And that's just outside the clinic.

This is your opportunity to grow personally, professionally, and globally.

📅 December 31, 2026 – January 10, 2027
👥 Up to 25 students

🔗 Reserve your spot:
https://forms.illinoisstate.edu/forms/dominica_26_27

🔗 Learn more:
https://therapyabroad.wetravel.com/trips/dominica-illinois-state-university-csd-program-therapy-abroad-7597858326

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Making Strides for Communication! 🗣️💙Our students, faculty, and supporters are joining the ASHA Annual Virtual ...
09/07/2026

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Making Strides for Communication! 🗣️💙

Our students, faculty, and supporters are joining the ASHA Annual Virtual 5K Walk! This event is a great opportunity to come together, promote awareness, and celebrate the importance of communication, speech, language, and hearing health.

This virtual event lets you complete the 5K at your own pace! 👟✨

Join us in supporting research, education, and innovation in CSD. 🧠💙

💙 Celebrating National Deaf Awareness Month! 💙This month, we honor Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals, celebrate Deaf ...
09/03/2026

💙 Celebrating National Deaf Awareness Month! 💙
This month, we honor Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals, celebrate Deaf culture, and recognize the importance of accessibility and inclusion in communication.

Our CSD community is proud to learn, listen, and advocate for a world where every voice, language, and way of communicating is valued. 🤟

09/02/2026

🗺️ Prepare to Be a More Culturally Responsive Clinician

Future clinicians don't just learn from textbooks. They learn from people, cultures, and experiences around the world.

During the ISU CSD Therapy Abroad Program, you'll discover how communication sciences and disorders services are provided internationally while developing skills that will benefit your future clients and communities.

🌟 Gain global perspectives on clinical practice
🌟 Strengthen cultural awareness
🌟 Connect classroom learning to real-world experiences
🌟 Travel with fellow CSD students

📍 Italy • Slovenia • Austria
📅 March 5–14, 2027

This is more than study abroad. It's an opportunity to broaden your perspective and enhance your future career.

🔗 Reserve your spot today:
https://forms.illinoisstate.edu/forms/therapy_abroad_spring_break_2027

🎉 Join Operation Smile at ISU!! 🎉Operation Smile is kicking off the semester with its first meeting tomorrow, and you do...
09/01/2026

🎉 Join Operation Smile at ISU!! 🎉
Operation Smile is kicking off the semester with its first meeting tomorrow, and you don't want to miss it!! 🩵

Operation Smile raises money to provide children with life-saving surgeries and cleft care. 🗣️✨

Come see what they have planned for the year, meet new people, and learn how you can fundraise for cleft lip and palate surgeries!

🎉Join the Student Academy of Audiology at ISU!! 🎉The Student Academy of Audiology is kicking off the semester with its f...
08/31/2026

🎉Join the Student Academy of Audiology at ISU!! 🎉

The Student Academy of Audiology is kicking off the semester with its first meeting, and you don't want to miss it!!❤️👂

Come learn more about SAA, see what they have planned for the year, meet new people, and connect with other students interested in audiology! 🗣️✨

Whether you're an audiology major or simply interested in learning more about the field, everyone is welcome! We hope to see you there! ❤️

(Note the different meeting time compared to our other CSD RSOs).

🌴 Take Your Clinical Education to the Caribbean!Ready to gain hands-on experience while exploring the world?Join the Ill...
08/31/2026

🌴 Take Your Clinical Education to the Caribbean!

Ready to gain hands-on experience while exploring the world?

Join the Illinois State University CSD Therapy Abroad Program for an immersive Winter Break experience in Dominica and Puerto Rico.

As a participant, you'll have the opportunity to:

✅ Work alongside local professionals in schools, hospitals, home health settings, and geriatric facilities
✅ Participate in speech, language, and hearing screenings
✅ Learn about healthcare delivery in another country
✅ Earn clinical clock hours with ISU CSD faculty

📅 December 31, 2026 – January 10, 2027
👥 Limited to 25 students

Open to SLP and AUD graduate students and CSD undergraduate seniors.

Step beyond the classroom and experience clinical education in a whole new way.

🔗 Reserve your spot:
https://forms.illinoisstate.edu/forms/dominica_26_27

🔗 Learn more:
https://therapyabroad.wetravel.com/trips/dominica-illinois-state-university-csd-program-therapy-abroad-7597858326

🌎 Start 2027 with an Experience That Transforms Your PerspectiveMost students spend Winter Break relaxing at home.What i...
08/27/2026

🌎 Start 2027 with an Experience That Transforms Your Perspective

Most students spend Winter Break relaxing at home.

What if you spent yours gaining clinical experience, exploring two Caribbean destinations, and learning how communication sciences and disorders are practiced in a global context?

The Illinois State University CSD Therapy Abroad Program offers an immersive experience in Dominica and Puerto Rico designed specifically for future speech-language pathologists and audiologists.

✨ Earn clinical clock hours with ISU CSD faculty
✨ Participate in speech, language, and hearing screenings
✨ Work alongside professionals in schools, hospitals, and community settings
✨ Develop cultural humility and intercultural competence
✨ Build friendships and professional connections that last a lifetime

And when the learning day ends, the adventure begins:

🌴 Explore Old San Juan
🌊 Snorkel at Champagne Reef
🌿 Discover Dominica's breathtaking rainforests and waterfalls
🌺 Experience Caribbean culture, food, and traditions

📅 December 31, 2026 – January 10, 2027
👥 Limited to 25 students
💰 Payment plans and fundraising support available

This isn't just a study abroad trip. It's an opportunity to grow as a clinician, traveler, and global citizen.

🔗 Reserve your spot:
https://forms.illinoisstate.edu/forms/dominica_26_27

🔗 Learn more:
https://therapyabroad.wetravel.com/trips/dominica-illinois-state-university-csd-program-therapy-abroad-7597858326

🌍 Study Abroad in Europe – Spring Break 2027!Calling all CSD undergraduate and graduate students! Join the Illinois Stat...
08/26/2026

🌍 Study Abroad in Europe – Spring Break 2027!

Calling all CSD undergraduate and graduate students! Join the Illinois State University CSD Therapy Abroad Program for an unforgettable 10-day experience in Italy, Slovenia, and Austria.

✅ Visit universities, clinics, and special education programs
✅ Explore global approaches to speech-language pathology and audiology
✅ Build cultural competence and professional skills
✅ Experience Milan, Venice, Ljubljana, Graz, and Vienna

📅 March 5–14, 2027
✈️ Airfare included
👥 Limited spots available

Expand your perspective, enhance your future career, and explore Europe alongside fellow CSD students!

🔗 Reserve your spot:
https://forms.illinoisstate.edu/forms/therapy_abroad_spring_break_2027

🔗 Learn more:
https://therapyabroad.wetravel.com/trips/italy-slovenia-austria-illinois-state-university-program-therapy-abroad-0586371767

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