Purdue University Speech, Language, And Hearing Sciences

Internationally recognized, the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences (SLHS) prepares the next generation of student clinicians and scientists to understand the fundamental mechanisms behind our ability to hear, understand, speak and swallow. Through our state-of-the-art clinical and research programs, we investigate a variety of disorders that affect communication and quality of life. We also offer opportunities to specialize through our speech-language pathology and audiology graduate programs, which have been ranked No. 3 and No. 9 nationally.