Department's Mission
The mission of the OSU Department of Speech and Hearing Science is to serve and advocate for persons across the spectrum of communication needs by discovering new knowledge about speech, language, and hearing, educating diverse groups of leaders in communication sciences, speech-language pathology, and audiology, and expanding accessibility to communication services for people of all backgrounds.
Department’s Vision
To be leaders in research, teaching, and outreach for the creation of a diverse, creative, and altruistic community of scholars and clinicians.
Department’s Goals
To conduct and disseminate cutting-edge scholarly research in the sciences and clinical translation of speech, language, and hearing;
To develop outstanding professionals (researchers and clinicians) in speech-language pathology, audiology, speech science, language science, swallowing, and hearing science;
To promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in the speech, language, and hearing professions and sciences by creating a diverse faculty and staff who educate students from a variety of backgrounds in an environment that values the dignity and inherent worth of every individual as their authentic self;
To distinguish itself as a leader in the speech, language, and hearing sciences and clinical professions;
To provide and promote an innovative, inspiring, rigorous, and supportive environment for all learners;
To promote lifelong learning and engagement with our department for our community;
To make a positive impact on the communities of Ohio and beyond through outreach efforts from our faculty, staff, students, and alumni.