Catherine Palmer Named Chair of Pitt SHRS’ Communication Science and Disorders Dept.; Set to Launch New Policy Center
Palmer joined the University in 1990 and expanded her role as director of Audiology at UPMC in 1998. Since then, she has been a critical contributor to tremendous growth in both the CSD Department at Pitt and the Audiology service line at UPMC.
Communication Science (BA)
Thoughts on Letters of Recommendation – From Communication Science and Disorders Professor Mark DeRuiter
Program Director and Professor Mark DeRuiter gives his advice on including letters of recommendation in applications to the Department of Communication Science and Disorders.
The Transfer Experience: Communication Science Student Finds Her Passion in the Pitt Program
SHRS advisors work closely with transfer students so they can find their place in our programs to make their dreams come true! Hear how June Bracken discovered her passion for speech-language pathology at Pitt!
Finding Language and Friendship through the Aphasia Support Group
The Aphasia Support Group was founded by SHRS faculty as a space to build community and provide social interaction for this population.
Undergraduate Student Summer Research Award 2023 Recipient: Meet Amelia Saccomandi
Amelia Saccomandi is the 2023 SHRS Undergraduate Summer Research Award recipient!
Top 5 Reasons to be a Communication Science Major!
The Bachelor of Arts in Communication Science program is a blend of cognitive, anatomical, neurological, physiological and language sciences.
Communication Science: More than just a steppingstone to Audiology or Speech-Language Pathology
While a necessary path to graduate programs like Speech Language Pathology and Audiology, 25% of Communication Science (BS) students do not apply for graduate programs. This flexible, communication-focused degree sets students up for success in a variety of settings.
Communication Science and Disorders’ Will Evans Receives $3 Million Grant to Improve Aphasia Treatment
Evans and his team will develop and evaluate novel adaptive computer-based aphasia treatments to help improve the efficiency and long-term impact of language treatment.
Undergraduate Student Summer Research Award 2020 Recipient: Meet Brandon Nguy
Brandon Nguy is the 2020 SHRS Undergraduate Student Summer Research Award recipient!