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About Us

A Commitment to Excellence

The graduate program in speech and hearing at UNC was established by Dr. Robert Peters nearly 40 years ago in response to a need for well-educated professionals, able to treat a broad array of communication disorders.  From its inception, the program has been committed to the highest standards of educational preparation for future speech-language pathologists and audiologists, while providing vision and leadership in our professional disciplines.  Established in 1969 as the Institute for Speech and Hearing Sciences, the program became the Division of Speech and Hearing Sciences in 1980 and is now one of seven divisions in the School of Medicine’s Department of Allied Health Sciences. Three degree programs are offered: a Masters of Science (M.S.) in speech-language pathology, a Clinical Doctorate of Audiology (Au.D.), and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) for students seeking a career in academic teaching and research. We also offer a distance education certificate program, First Years, for practicing professionals who work with children who are deaf or hard of hearing.  Over 20 full and part-time faculty hold appointments in the Division of Speech and Hearing Sciences and many others serve as clinical preceptors and research mentors. 

FACULTY LIST

To see a detailed list of our faculty and staff click  HERE

Our Mission Statement

The Division of Speech and Hearing Sciences prepares clinical

practitioners in speech-language pathology and audiology to be

scholars, teachers, and researchers in both the theoretical and

applied aspects of human communication sciences and disorders.

 To accomplish this mission the Division:

  • Engages in teaching, research, and service aimed at the

              prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of speech, language, and

              hearing disorders.

  • Educates practitioners and researchers to develop and

              maintain the highest ethical standards of quality I the provision

              of speech-language pathology and audiology services.

  • Prepares clinical practitioners who are knowledgeable about

              cultural diversity and who provide culturally sensitive

              approaches to cost-effective care for individuals, families, and

              the community.

  • Prepares leaders to influence policy and promote the general

              welfare of all persons with disorders of speech, language, or

              hearing.