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CoDA (Communication Disorders Association) is affiliated with the National Student Speech Language-Hearing Association (NSSLHA).

Communication Disorders

Health Sciences Bldg 2252
Truman State University
Kirksville MO 63501

660-785-4669

Congratulations CoDA!

The Truman CMDS graduate program is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

50th Anniversary Calendar

The 2011-2012 school year marks the 50th anniversary of the Communication Disorders Department! We invite you to participate in our celebration!

March 22, 2012: Quota Club Quarter Auction Fundraiser

March 24, 2012: 50th Anniversary reception and "50 for the 50th" campaign Launch-SUB Alumni Room 4:30-6:30pm RSVP: Contact the Office of Advancement (800) 452-6678, (660) 785-4133 or alumnievents@truman.edu

March 31, 2012: Giant Garage Sale sponsered by CoDA, CMDS Faculty, and Graduate Students.

Friday April 13, 2012: Tru-Bash Alumni Party at MSHA; Tan-Tar-A

November 2012: Campaign and Anniversary Wrap-Up Event

CMDS Student Awards and Scholarships

Several awards and honors are bestowed annually on students in the communication disorders program. Within the program, the following scholarships are presented:

William F. Hall Scholarship  (More information and application)
James W. Sparks Scholarship (More information and application)
Aileen Hall Shoaff and Regina Davison Memorial Scholarship (More information and application)

[photo of student receiving the William f. Hall Scholarship][photo of student receiving the James W. Sparks Scholarship]

Outstanding Undergraduate Student in CMDS
[photo of UG award]
Outstanding Graduate Student in CMDS
Outstanding Clinician

[photo of clinician award]

Voted on by all seniors and graduate students:
M. Barbara Kline Humanitarian Award

Voted on by members of the Communication Disorders Association (CoDA):
Outstanding Member of the National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association (NSSLHA)

Scottish Rite Early Literacy Graduate Scholarship
Awarded to incoming graduate student by special application and review of the faculty.