Welcome to the Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences (SPHR)
Thank you for your interest in our Department.The SPHR undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, and graduate programs offer a range of challenges and opportunities for professional and personal growth. We are proud of the unique clinical and educational experiences we offer our students.The faculty, staff, and students help to make this a program of excellence.The rigorous academic programs and variety of clinical experiences help to ensure that our graduates are well-prepared for their future professional work. Our location in the heart of Portland gives our students access to a wealth of clinical sites and provides unlimited cultural and recreational opportunities.
Why choose the Speech & Hearing Program at PSU?
We believe that our most valuable resource is our people: students, staff, and faculty.Together we make the department an enjoyable place to learn, grow, and work.The faculty is nationally recognized for their innovative scholarship, teaching, and clinical skills.
We teach the most current, evidence-based information using state-of-the-art techniques. We emphasize the importance of life-long learning and the importance of being a critical consumer.
We produce research that generates new knowledge, and we share that knowledge with local, national, and international professional and scientific communities.
We provide excellent professional service to our students, the University, the Profession, and to our communities. Our clinical training program and professional clinic emphasizes family-centered care from a whole-person perspective.
Our program is accredited by the Council for Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
What else makes PSU’s Department of SPHR a special place?
Courses have a multi-disciplinary focus
Academic and clinical experiences emphasize cultural and linguistic diversity, ethical responsiveness, and professionalism
Availability of electives in specialized areas, including: brain injury, cleft lip and palate, autism, and professional issues.
