About the Department
The Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology provides graduate programs that prepare individuals for the professions of audiology and speech-language pathology. Our experienced faculty bring a wealth of knowledge to mentor students through the journey of acquiring the knowledge and skills required to diagnose and treat both children and adults who exhibit a variety of communication challenges.
Mission of the Department
The Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology’s mission is to educate and prepare future audiologists and speech-language pathologists to provide evidence-based services to populations across the lifespan in a variety of settings. The department is committed to promoting clinical autonomy, advancing knowledge through research and mentorship, improving quality of life through education and advocacy, and fostering pluralism, fairness, and belonging for all students, faculty, staff, and clients.
Interested parties can request a full copy of the department’s Strategic Plan or Executive Summary by contacting us at AUDAdmissions@uams.edu or SLPAdmissions@uams.edu
Degree Programs
Our Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology programs provide students with comprehensive clinical and academic training, equipping them to excel in their respective fields. With state-of-the-art facilities, dedicated faculty, and a commitment to research and evidence-based practice, our graduates are prepared to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals with communication disorders.
See the ProgramsDepartment of Audiology and Speech Pathology News & Announcements
UAMS Receives $575,113 NIH Grant to Study Eye-Tracking Technology in Assessing Autistic Children
LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has received a $575,113 three-year grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to examine the feasibility of using eye-tracking technology as a measure of the implicit word comprehension of autistic children who are minimally verbal or non-speaking.
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Dean Society’s Grant Supports Hippotherapy Research
One mother saw her son smile for the first time in two years, while another mother now has conversations with her son, who was never expected to ever speak. Both stories are outcomes of hippotherapy, a therapeutic tool using horses.
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Audiology, Speech-Language Pathology Students Don White Coats in Ceremony
UAMS College of Health Professions Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology students slipped their arms into the sleeves of their white coats for the first time and celebrated the beginning of their postgraduate studies.
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College of Health Professions Students, Families Celebrate with Brunch, Hooding Ceremonies
Hundreds of UAMS College of Health Professions students and their families joined faculty and staff May 17 to celebrate their pending graduation, first with an informal brunch and later with an afternoon hooding ceremony.
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Audiology Program Accreditation
The Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) education program in audiology {residential} at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences 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, MD 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700.
Speech-Language Pathology Program Accreditation
The Master of Science (M.S.) education program in speech-language pathology {residential} at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences 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, MD 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700.
Contact Information
Primary Contacts
General Information
Phone: 501-320-7300
Fax: 501-214-2161
Charia Hall, Au.D., CCC-A
Director of Doctor of Audiology Program
Email: CHall@UAMS.edu
Dana Moser, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Director of Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology Program
Email: DRMoser@UAMS.edu
Beverly Johnson
Executive Assistant I
Email: JohnsonBeverlyF@UAMS.edu
Physical Address
UAMS Speech and Hearing Clinic
4021 W. Eighth St.
Education Building South
Little Rock, AR 72204
Mailing Address
Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology
College of Health Professions
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
4301 W. Markham St., Slot 711
Little Rock, AR 72205
Clinic Info
UAMS Speech and Hearing Clinic
Phone: 501-320-7300
Fax: 501-214-2161
Email Shana Williamson, M.S., at SFWilliamson@UAMS.edu
Email Madison Howe, Au.D., at MHowe@UAMS.edu