Mission

Who We Are & Where We Are Headed

Tina Smith, Ph.D., Chair

Welcome to the Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology in the College of Health Sciences at Tennessee State University, located on the Avon Williams Campus in downtown Nashville, TN .  The department offers courses leading to the Master of Science degree in Speech and Hearing Science. The department also offers clinical services to the community through the Tennessee State University (TSU) Language and Speech Clinic, the TSU Pragmatic Language and Prevention Clinic, and the TSU Language, Articulation and Fluency Clinic. 

Mission Statement

The Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology at Tennessee State University is committed to providing a comprehensive program of academic and clinical instruction across the life span, leading to an applied knowledge of the complex processes underlying human communication.  The faculty and staff are dedicated to providing a strong educational environment which facilitates the acquisition of knowledge and skills, encourages intellectual curiosity, engenders awareness of issues in culturally diverse populations, and promotes responsible ethical behavior.  The curriculum, consistent with the stated missions of both the University, and the College of Health Sciences, is professionally based, preparing its graduates to provide the highest quality assessment and treatment of communication disorders.

Strategic Plan

Faculty and staff within the Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology have established a set of long term strategic goals and objectives.  The department's 2023-2028 Strategic Plan outlines these goals and action steps.  

Faculty And Staff

The Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology at Tennessee State University has five full-time faculty members, five full-time clinical educators, two full-time office personnel, and several qualified adjunct faculty members.  The department is housed in the College of Health Sciences, and all faculty members have advanced degrees, experience in the areas they teach, and are dedicated to nurturing students' knowledge, skills, and professionalism.

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