Audiology & Speech Language Pathology

Provides extensive opportunities for individuals interested in health care to assist persons with problems of hearing, speech, and/or language communication

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Speech-language pathologists and Audiologists are healthcare professionals who help individuals throughout their lifespan who have speech, language, hearing, balance, feeding, or swallowing disorders. The field of audiology & speech-language pathology provides extensive opportunities for individuals interested in health care to assist persons with problems of hearing, speech, and/or language communication.

Through appropriate diagnosis and evaluation and through techniques of (re)habilitation and appropriate counseling, individuals with communication problems can be led to goals of successful personal, social, and vocational competence. The Department of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (ASLP) offers a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Speech-Language Pathology and Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.).

Current Open House Information 

Mission Statement:

To foster excellence in the academic and clinical education of speech-language pathologists and audiologists through commitments to teaching, research, and service; to promote a culture of scholarship and respect for individuals; and to provide a foundation of knowledge and skills that fosters competent, autonomous, clinical practice for the professional lifetime.

Program Accreditation:

The Audiology and Speech Pathology Department at East Tennessee State University houses two programs: a Doctorate in Audiology and a Master's in Speech-Language Pathology.


The Master of Science (M.S.) education program in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) {residential}  and Doctor of Audiology (AuD) education program in Audiology {residential} at East Tennessee State University are 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, Ph: (800) 498-2071 or (301) 296-5700.  


University Accreditation

East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, master’s, education specialist, and doctoral degrees. ETSU may also offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of ETSU may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

News & Events

  • Discussing Trauma-Informed Care with Clients, Patients, and Students: A Virtual Town Hall for Audiologists and SLP's      Register Here



  • AuD Program Open House. The ETSU Doctor in Audiology (AuD) will have an information session for admission cycle 2023 on 01/12/2023 (Thursday, 11 AM). Interested students can join via Zoom (Invite; Meeting ID: 816 5794 4738; Passcode: 821260). Please email AuD Grad Coordinator, Dr. Smurzynski (SMURZYNS@etsu.edu) if you have any questions.
  • M.S. of Speech Language Pathology Program Open House: 01/14/23, Saturday @ 10AM EST This will be a 1.5 hour zoom event (10 to 11.30 AM) with information about the Master’s Program in SLP. Please check this link to register for this Zoom event. Email  slpprogram@etsu.edu if you have any questions (posted: 09/19/22)
  • New American Speech-Language & Hearing Association Fellow! Congratulations to Dr. Brenda Louw for being bestowed this recognion which is one of the highest honors of our national Association.  This status recognizes her significant and outstanding contribution to the profession of Speech-Langauge Pathology. We are all so proud of you! (posted: 8/1/22)

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