Mission Statement: To accomplish our vision, the mission of the Department of Communication Disorders at Texas State University-San Marcos is to produce master’s level speech-language pathologists who meet all requirements for the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). In addition, we strive to provide undergraduate students with the academic background enabling them to successfully enter graduate education in Communication Disorders. To accomplish this mission, the department must (1) maintain Council of Academic Accreditation (CAA) standards of accreditation in the academic and clinical education of its graduate students (2) maintain high standards in the clinical services it provides and (3) encourage the development of new knowledge through faculty and student research activities.

Vision Statement: The Department of Communication Disorders at Texas State University-San Marcos aspires to be the premiere institution in the State of Texas for producing certified and licensed speech-language pathology graduates.

Departmental Strategic Plan