Mission & Vision

Our Mission

The mission of the FIU Communication Sciences & Disorders department is to educate you to become a professional Speech-Language Pathologist, preparing you to address the communication disorders needs of culturally and linguistically diverse communities, including underserved populations, across South Florida and nationwide. We also prepare students to act as a lifelong resource for the university and community as consultants, facilitators, and authorities in the various areas of communication disorders.

Our Vision

The overall vision of the FIU Communication Sciences & Disorders department is to be globally recognized for the achievements of faculty and alumni in education, research, rehabilitation of communicative disorders, and leadership -- with a focus on the needs of multi-lingual as well as underserved populations.

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