Welcome to the Department of
Communicative Sciences and Disorders
Speech-Language Pathology Program

The department of Communicative Sciences and Disorders (CSD), offering the B.S. and M.S. degrees, trains students to become speech-language pathologists and prepares students for doctoral study in speech-language pathology.
To learn more, please go here.
Mission - The Department of Communicative Sciences and Disorders provides students pre-professional and professional training in speech-language pathology and audiology, which is founded on state and national standards, evidence-based practice, research, and science and technology, to prepare them to serve persons with communication disorders and their families in an ethical and culturally competent manner.
Vision - The Department of Communicative Sciences and Disorders at CSUEB will deliver innovative instruction, excel in research, and expand community-based collaboration to create a vibrant and supportive learning community that engages and inspires students, faculty, staff, and clients with communication disorders.
Accreditation - The Masters of Science education program in speech-language pathology at CSUEB is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard #310, Rockville, Maryland 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700. The current accreditation cycle period is through August 2020. Accreditation data available here.
Contact Us
Communicative Sciences and Disorders Speech-Language Pathology Program
California State University, East Bay
25800 Carlos Bee Blvd. MB1099
Hayward, CA 94542
Email: csd@csueastbay.edu
Phone: (510) 885-3233
Fax: (510) 885-2186
Office Hours: 8 am to 5 pm Monday-Thursday; 9 am to 5 pm Friday
Speech, Language and Hearing Clinic
California State University, East Bay
25800 Carlos Bee Blvd. MB1099
Hayward, CA 94542
Email: clinic@csueastbay.edu
Phone: (510) 885-3241
Fax: (510) 885-2186
Clinic Hours: 9 am to 5 pm Monday - Thursday
Department Newsfeed
- Activities: The department will offer a seminar June 29th titled "State of the Art: Evidence-based treatment, assessment and research in aphasia and dementia. CEU's available. Read more here.
- Celebrations: The Aphasia Treatment Program will be guests at Yosemite National Park's June 5th event celebrating the release of aphasia-friendly park brochures.
- Jobs: US News ranks Speech-Language Pathologist #28 among 100 Best Jobs in 2012. Read more here.
- Innovations: Campus-based pilot program providing autism intervention services for CSUEB students is launched. Read more here.
- Grants: Drs. Nidhi Mahendra and Shubha Kashinath are awarded a 3-year grant (2012-2015) from The California Wellness Foundation to recruit, retain, and mentor underrepresented minority students in speech language pathology. Read more here.
- Awards: Dr. Nidhi Mahendra receives the Certificate of Recognition for Significant Contribution to Multicultural Affairs, by the American Speech Language Hearing Association.
