Speech and Hearing Sciences
85 Neuberger Hall (NH)
503-725-3533
www.pdx.edu/sphr/
The Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences offers courses and clinical experiences designed to meet the needs of individuals pursuing careers in speech-language pathology, audiology, and the speech, language, and hearing sciences. Advanced degree holders in these fields provide services to people with speech, language or hearing problems in medical and educational settings, community clinics, and private practices. The department offers an undergraduate program in speech-language pathology and audiology as well as a master’s degree program in speech-language pathology. The master’s degree program is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Students completing the master's degree in speech-language pathology have the option of completing requirements for the Oregon Educational Initial License in Communication Disorders.