Welcome to the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders!
At UW-River Falls, we’re proud to be part of a mission that puts students first—both within the UW System and right here on our campus. In our department, and through the UWRF Speech-Language and Hearing Clinics, we’re dedicated to helping you gain the knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience you need to become a confident, compassionate, and ethical speech-language pathology professional. Whether you’re in the classroom, the lab, or out in the community during your practicum, we’re here to support your journey every step of the way.


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Mission Statement
The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders shares in the University of Wisconsin System (UWS) Mission, the University Cluster Core Mission and the Select Mission of the University of Wisconsin-River Falls (UWRF). The select mission of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders and the UWRF Speech-Language and Hearing Clinics is to ensure, through coursework, laboratories, and practicum experiences, that students demonstrate the knowledge and skills required to become competent and ethical entry-level professionals in the field of speech-language pathology.