About the School of Communication Science & Disorders

Vision

Changing practice by developing exceptional critical thinkers who become leaders in their diverse communities

Mission

The mission of the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders is to:

• develop a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce of collaborative professionals who are leaders in their communities;
• integrate science, theory, and the art of practice;
• inspire curiosity and cultivate critical thinking;
• promote the well-being of those we serve with humility and genuine care;
• curate authentic clinical experiences through reciprocal partnerships with diverse and underserved communities;
• advance scholarship to move the profession forward.

Values

Community | Equity | Compassion | Critical Inquiry | Advocacy | Lived Experiences

Accreditation Status

The Master of Science (M.S.) education program in speech-language pathology (residential) at Pacific University is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard, #310, Rockville, MD 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700.