Preparing the speech-language pathologists and speech and hearing scientists of tomorrow

News & Events
- Congratulations, class of 2012! - Our Annual COMD Reception was held on May 10, 2012. Please click here for more information.
- Melissa Bruce - Our clinic director, Ms. Bruce won the prestigious HACD Tina Bangs Award. Please click here for more information.
- Better Hearing and Speech Month - In recognition of May as Better Hearing and Speech Month, free hearing screenings will be held in May (for anyone 10 years or older). Please click here for more information.
- Congratulations, Mr. Whitley! - Tom Whitley, our COMD Program Coordinator, received an employee excellence award. For more information, please click here.
- Cougar Communication Groups - These affordable and intensive summer therapy groups are designed to improve speech and language skills for children 2 and up and maintain progress made during the school year. Please click here for more information.
- ADJUNCT OPPORTUNITIES - From time to time, opportunities arise for part-time adjunct supervision or part-time community outreach direct service delivery. To express interest and inquire about availability, please contact Melissa Bruce, Clinic Director, at 713-743-2773.
Teaching, serving and advancing understanding
Thank you for visiting the web site of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Houston.
The Department is in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, and it is home to approximately 26 faculty and staff. The Department's mission is to advance the understanding of normal and disordered speech, language and hearing through teaching, scholarship and service to the community. We train graduate students to provide clinical services in speech-language pathology, provide service to the community, and conduct research on various areas of communication sciences and disorders.