{"id":54805,"date":"2023-12-21T14:18:51","date_gmt":"2023-12-21T19:18:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/go.umaine.edu\/?page_id=54805"},"modified":"2026-03-16T19:52:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T19:52:14","slug":"communication-sciences-and-disorders","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/programs\/find-a-major\/communication-sciences-and-disorders\/","title":{"rendered":"Communication Sciences and Disorders"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id54805_01adf6-01 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id54805_01adf6-01 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id54805_01adf6-01 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:25px;padding-left:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id54805_01adf6-01 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 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img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading54805_3127ce-e0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading54805_3127ce-e0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading54805_3127ce-e0\"]{margin-bottom:35px;font-size:38px;line-height:45px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading54805_3127ce-e0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading54805_3127ce-e0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading54805_3127ce-e0\"]{padding-bottom:0px;font-size:25px;line-height:32px;}}<\/style>\n<h1 class=\"kt-adv-heading54805_3127ce-e0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading54805_3127ce-e0\" data-aos-duration=\"1400\" data-aos-once=\"true\"><strong>Communication Sciences and Disorders<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading54805_279b3d-f2, 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mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading54805_5804e1-ed img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading54805_5804e1-ed[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading54805_5804e1-ed\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading54805_5804e1-ed, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading54805_5804e1-ed[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading54805_5804e1-ed\"]{padding-top:15px;padding-right:45px;padding-left:45px;margin-bottom:-15px;font-size:16px;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading54805_5804e1-ed wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading54805_5804e1-ed\">The study of Communication Sciences and Disorders involves the examination of human communication, its development and disorders. The ability to communicate may be our most distinctive characteristic as a species. Human communication is essential to learning, work and social interaction. Communication disorders affect the way people talk and understand.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id54805_2aa3cc-49 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id54805_2aa3cc-49 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id54805_2aa3cc-49 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1250px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id54805_2aa3cc-49 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id54805_2aa3cc-49{margin-top:15px;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id54805_2aa3cc-49 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 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class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-ic_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 8 8\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.41 0l-.69.72-2.78 2.78-.81-.78-.72-.72-1.41 1.41.72.72 1.5 1.5.69.72.72-.72 3.5-3.5.72-.72-1.44-1.41z\" transform=\"translate(0 1)\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Only institution in the state to provide graduate education in this field<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-54805_c793a0-53 .kt-svg-icon-list-single{font-size:20px !important;color:#3698d4 !important;}.kt-svg-icon-list-item-54805_c793a0-53 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-54805_c793a0-53 kt-svg-icon-list-style-default\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-ic_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 8 8\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.41 0l-.69.72-2.78 2.78-.81-.78-.72-.72-1.41 1.41.72.72 1.5 1.5.69.72.72-.72 3.5-3.5.72-.72-1.44-1.41z\" transform=\"translate(0 1)\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Outstanding opportunities for internships and work experience<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-54805_8260c5-9a .kt-svg-icon-list-single{font-size:20px !important;color:#3698d4 !important;}.kt-svg-icon-list-item-54805_8260c5-9a .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap 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mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-54805_1d391c-b7 kt-svg-icon-list-style-default\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-ic_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 8 8\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.41 0l-.69.72-2.78 2.78-.81-.78-.72-.72-1.41 1.41.72.72 1.5 1.5.69.72.72-.72 3.5-3.5.72-.72-1.44-1.41z\" transform=\"translate(0 1)\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Excellent employment rate<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-54805_fe3a1d-0f .kt-svg-icon-list-single{font-size:20px !important;color:#3698d4 !important;}.kt-svg-icon-list-item-54805_fe3a1d-0f .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-54805_fe3a1d-0f kt-svg-icon-list-style-default\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-ic_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 8 8\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.41 0l-.69.72-2.78 2.78-.81-.78-.72-.72-1.41 1.41.72.72 1.5 1.5.69.72.72-.72 3.5-3.5.72-.72-1.44-1.41z\" transform=\"translate(0 1)\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Undergraduate students complete 25 hours of clinical observation in the Conley Speech and Hearing Center, the Telepractice lab and within courses<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-54805_f22e00-5e .kt-svg-icon-list-single{font-size:20px !important;color:#3698d4 !important;}.kt-svg-icon-list-item-54805_f22e00-5e .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-54805_f22e00-5e kt-svg-icon-list-style-default\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-ic_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 8 8\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.41 0l-.69.72-2.78 2.78-.81-.78-.72-.72-1.41 1.41.72.72 1.5 1.5.69.72.72-.72 3.5-3.5.72-.72-1.44-1.41z\" transform=\"translate(0 1)\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Faculty offers research opportunities to learn more in depth about the field<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-2 kt-inner-tab54805_661b1d-a4\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading54805_4c37c4-0f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading54805_4c37c4-0f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading54805_4c37c4-0f\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading54805_4c37c4-0f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading54805_4c37c4-0f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading54805_4c37c4-0f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading54805_4c37c4-0f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading54805_4c37c4-0f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading54805_4c37c4-0f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading54805_4c37c4-0f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading54805_4c37c4-0f\">Communication disorders range from simple sound substitutions to total impairment or the ability to use language. Impaired communication can affect every aspect of a person\u2019s life from birth to old age. Students who study communication sciences acquire a broad general background relevant to careers or graduate study in fields such as speech-language pathology, audiology, education, and health care.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading54805_4c6272-c4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading54805_4c6272-c4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading54805_4c6272-c4\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading54805_4c6272-c4 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading54805_4c6272-c4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading54805_4c6272-c4\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading54805_4c6272-c4 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading54805_4c6272-c4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading54805_4c6272-c4\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading54805_4c6272-c4 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading54805_4c6272-c4\">Students in Communication Sciences and Disorders can to take advantage of the laboratory and service opportunities provided through the department\u2019s scientific laboratories as well as through the Conley Speech, Language and Hearing Center. Opportunities exist for students to observe clinical work, and develop research skills.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading54805_5030cc-7d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading54805_5030cc-7d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading54805_5030cc-7d\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading54805_5030cc-7d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading54805_5030cc-7d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading54805_5030cc-7d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading54805_5030cc-7d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading54805_5030cc-7d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading54805_5030cc-7d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading54805_5030cc-7d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading54805_5030cc-7d\">The undergraduate program in CSD provides the background for students to apply for master\u2019s study in either speech-language pathology or audiology. It also equips majors to pursue careers or graduate study in a variety of fields including education, business and health care. The master\u2019s degree program is accredited by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-3 kt-inner-tab54805_963013-f2\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading54805_b3dbb9-fc, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading54805_b3dbb9-fc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading54805_b3dbb9-fc\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading54805_b3dbb9-fc mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading54805_b3dbb9-fc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading54805_b3dbb9-fc\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading54805_b3dbb9-fc img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading54805_b3dbb9-fc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading54805_b3dbb9-fc\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading54805_b3dbb9-fc wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading54805_b3dbb9-fc\">The CSD faculty consists of academic and clinical faculty, full and part time. Active as scholars, researchers, clinicians and teachers, faculty are committed to accomplishing the department\u2019s mission of promoting excellence in academic and clinical education, scholarship and service.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading54805_1bcc3c-ae, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading54805_1bcc3c-ae[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading54805_1bcc3c-ae\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading54805_1bcc3c-ae mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading54805_1bcc3c-ae[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading54805_1bcc3c-ae\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading54805_1bcc3c-ae img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading54805_1bcc3c-ae[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading54805_1bcc3c-ae\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading54805_1bcc3c-ae wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading54805_1bcc3c-ae\">Small classes, one-to-one student advising, and research assistantships allow significant faculty-student interaction.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading54805_6a0b99-e6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading54805_6a0b99-e6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading54805_6a0b99-e6\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading54805_6a0b99-e6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading54805_6a0b99-e6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading54805_6a0b99-e6\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading54805_6a0b99-e6 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading54805_6a0b99-e6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading54805_6a0b99-e6\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading54805_6a0b99-e6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading54805_6a0b99-e6\">The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders provides community outreach programs in collaboration with many state agencies and governing bodies concerned with the welfare of individuals with communication disorders. The department also serves as an academic and clinical resource for the state\u2019s professional and private communities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-4 kt-inner-tab54805_8d67ef-b0\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\"><style>.kb-row-layout-id54805_dac676-21 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id54805_dac676-21 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id54805_dac676-21 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(50% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(50% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id54805_dac676-21 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id54805_dac676-21 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id54805_dac676-21 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id54805_dac676-21 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column54805_1a2f44-70 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column54805_1a2f44-70 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column54805_1a2f44-70 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column54805_1a2f44-70 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column54805_1a2f44-70 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column54805_1a2f44-70 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column54805_1a2f44-70{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column54805_1a2f44-70 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column54805_1a2f44-70 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column54805_1a2f44-70 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading54805_2d1591-b6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading54805_2d1591-b6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading54805_2d1591-b6\"]{font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-family:'Roboto Slab';color:#003263;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading54805_2d1591-b6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading54805_2d1591-b6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading54805_2d1591-b6\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading54805_2d1591-b6 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading54805_2d1591-b6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading54805_2d1591-b6\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading54805_2d1591-b6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading54805_2d1591-b6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading54805_2d1591-b6\"]{font-size:20px;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading54805_2d1591-b6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading54805_2d1591-b6\">Jane Puhlman<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading54805_2ce9e6-c7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading54805_2ce9e6-c7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading54805_2ce9e6-c7\"]{margin-top:-10px;font-size:20px;line-height:25px;font-weight:600;font-style:normal;font-family:'Open Sans';color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading54805_2ce9e6-c7 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading54805_2ce9e6-c7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading54805_2ce9e6-c7\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading54805_2ce9e6-c7 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading54805_2ce9e6-c7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading54805_2ce9e6-c7\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading54805_2ce9e6-c7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading54805_2ce9e6-c7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading54805_2ce9e6-c7\"]{padding-top:10px;font-size:16px;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading54805_2ce9e6-c7 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading54805_2ce9e6-c7\">Undergraduate Program Coordinator<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-54805_44ad43-36 .kt-block-spacer{height:50px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-54805_44ad43-36 .kt-divider{border-top-width:3px;height:1px;border-top-color:#003263;width:20%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-54805_44ad43-36 kvs-sm-false\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-left\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading54805_e9102c-65, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading54805_e9102c-65[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading54805_e9102c-65\"]{font-style:normal;color:#003263;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading54805_e9102c-65 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading54805_e9102c-65[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading54805_e9102c-65\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading54805_e9102c-65 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading54805_e9102c-65[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading54805_e9102c-65\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading54805_e9102c-65 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading54805_e9102c-65\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>Dunn Hall, Room 308&nbsp;<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><br>207.581.2008  |  <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"mailto:jane.puhlman@maine.edu\" target=\"_blank\">jane.puhlman@maine.edu<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column54805_3588e3-92 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column54805_3588e3-92 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column54805_3588e3-92 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column54805_3588e3-92 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column54805_3588e3-92 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column54805_3588e3-92 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column54805_3588e3-92{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column54805_3588e3-92 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column54805_3588e3-92 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column54805_3588e3-92 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading54805_1b3e60-32, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading54805_1b3e60-32[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading54805_1b3e60-32\"]{font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-family:'Roboto Slab';color:#003263;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading54805_1b3e60-32 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading54805_1b3e60-32[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading54805_1b3e60-32\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading54805_1b3e60-32 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading54805_1b3e60-32[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading54805_1b3e60-32\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading54805_1b3e60-32, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading54805_1b3e60-32[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading54805_1b3e60-32\"]{font-size:20px;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading54805_1b3e60-32 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading54805_1b3e60-32\">Communication Sciences and Disorders<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading54805_52c27c-d8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading54805_52c27c-d8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading54805_52c27c-d8\"]{margin-top:-10px;font-size:20px;line-height:25px;font-weight:600;font-style:normal;font-family:'Open Sans';color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading54805_52c27c-d8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading54805_52c27c-d8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading54805_52c27c-d8\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading54805_52c27c-d8 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading54805_52c27c-d8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading54805_52c27c-d8\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading54805_52c27c-d8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading54805_52c27c-d8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading54805_52c27c-d8\"]{padding-top:10px;font-size:16px;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading54805_52c27c-d8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading54805_52c27c-d8\">College of Earth, Health, and Life Sciences<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-54805_13fb70-5d .kt-block-spacer{height:50px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-54805_13fb70-5d .kt-divider{border-top-width:3px;height:1px;border-top-color:#003263;width:20%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-54805_13fb70-5d kvs-sm-false\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-left\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading54805_60d88b-7f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading54805_60d88b-7f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading54805_60d88b-7f\"]{font-style:normal;color:#003263;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading54805_60d88b-7f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading54805_60d88b-7f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading54805_60d88b-7f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading54805_60d88b-7f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading54805_60d88b-7f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading54805_60d88b-7f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading54805_60d88b-7f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading54805_60d88b-7f\"><strong><strong>Dunn Hall&nbsp;<\/strong><br>207.581.2006<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id54805_c0f247-40 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id54805_c0f247-40 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id54805_c0f247-40 > 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Conley Speech, Language and Hearing Center at the 91±¬ΑΟ offers clinical education, research and services in speech, language and hearing. The center\u2019s Audiology Clinic and Speech-Language Clinic serve people of all ages. The Speech-Language Clinic offers diagnostics, family-based treatment and a stuttering clinic. The center\u2019s longterm service mission to the community and the state is supported and sustained by the Madelyn E. and Albert D. 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