Our mission is to equip students with the knowledge and skills in Speech-Language Pathology for ministry to individuals with communication disorders through a Christian world view.

Located in the College of Education and Human Services, the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders offers educational programs leading to the B.S., B.A., and M.S. degrees.

Contact Information

Communication Sciences and Disorders Department
ACU Box 28058
Abilene, Texas 79699
325-674-2074
325-674-2552 (fax)

Department Chair
Brenda Bender, Ph.D.
brenda.bender@acu.edu

Undergraduate Advisor
Denise Barnett, M.A.
barnettd@acu.edu

Graduate Advisor

Terry Baggs, Ph.D.

terry.baggs@acu.edu

Clinic Director
Dee Kirby, M.S.
kirbyd@acu.edu

The graduate program in speech-language pathology is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).