At the SJSU Lurie College of Education Department of Communicative Disorders and Sciences (CDS), we provide rigorous academic and clinical preparation to students seeking careers working with individuals with communication disorders, and their families. We are guided by a commitment to culturally responsive teaching and clinical training as well as to scholarly research and evidence-based practice. Our graduates will adhere to the highest ethical standards in serving the needs of our culturally and linguistically diverse community.
Announcements
Project INCLUDE's Grant Website for students, CEs, staff, and faculty to learn more and register.
- January 22, 2025:
Learn about how the California Department of Developmental Services provide personalized support for individuals with developmental disabilities throughout their lives with Monica Hudnall, EdD, CCC-SLP. - February 8, 2025:
Learn about evidence-based practices for Autism, emphasizing the unique needs of autistic children and interdisciplinary care with families and professionals with Ann England, MA, CCC-SLP-L. - February 21,22, 2025
Join us in hands-on training for the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2), foundational principles of administering and scoring ADOS-2 in clinical settings with Sarah Dufek, PhD, BCBA-D.
SPEAKS - Speech-Language Pathology Education and Applied Knowledge & Skills
Learn more about our online program and admission process. The online program has both fall and spring admissions.
Congratulations to NSSLHA for receiving the National NSSLHA Silver Chapter Honors Award and nomination for the SJSU Student Organization Awards!
- Connect with our new Instagram accounts, @sjsu.cds.speechpathology and @sjsuaphasia
Lurie College and SJSU Announcements
- 2023-2024 Impact Report - Read about the impact of our students, faculty, programs, and more from the past year.
- 2023 U.S. News and World Report Rankings - San Jose State University's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities West, #4.
- Financial Aid Opportunities - Visit this page to learn about the numerous scholarship and grant opportunities available through the college. The application process for scholarships takes place each spring semester.
- SJSU Lurie College of Education Blog - Our college-wide blog contains more announcements, opportunities, and news for and about CDS students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
Student and Faculty Spotlights
First-year graduate student Kaylina Moreno received the 2024 Michele Linares Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award at the California Speech Language Hearing Association Convergence Convention in March 2024.
Incoming graduate student Gabriella Bravo won the 2024-2025 Research and Innovation Student RSCA Fellowship. She will be mentored by Dr. Eun-Ae Choi.
