WELCOME TO THE DEPARTMENT OF
COMMUNICATION SCIENCES AND DISORDERS
Gain the academic knowledge and hands-on clinical experience needed to launch your career in speech-language pathology or audiology.
OUR Program
Are you ready to turn your passion for communication and helping others into a meaningful career? Established in 2007, the Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSDO) at Texas A&M International University has offered an exciting pathway to one of today’s most rewarding fields—speech-language pathology and audiology.
As a CSDO major, you’ll dive into the science of human communication, studying speech, language, hearing, and their related disorders. Our curriculum blends classroom learning with real-world clinical experiences at our TAMIU CSDO Clinic. It will prepare you for a fulfilling career as a Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA), or will be a steppingstone to continue your graduate studies for Speech Language Pathology or Audiology.
From day one, you’ll work alongside dedicated faculty mentors and gain exposure to the tools and techniques used in today’s speech-language and hearing professions. Whether you envision yourself working in schools, hospitals, private practice, or research, the CSDO undergraduate degree provides a strong and supportive foundation for your next steps.
Make a difference—start your journey in Communication Sciences and Disorders today.
Mission
The mission of the Communication Sciences and Disorders program is to provide culturally and linguistically state of the art educational, clinical, and outreach experiences in speech-language and audiology, to enhance the quality of life for communicatively impaired citizens of the border region, the State of Texas, and national and international communities.
To meet this mission, the program emphasizes the importance of oral and written communication, scientific study, critical thinking, and ethical principles, maintain high standards in the clinical services it provides, the responsibility to educate the public about communication disorders, and the importance of continued professional development throughout one's career.
The program provides the candidates with the opportunity for clinical observation and practicum of therapy for individuals across the life spans that have communication delays or disorders.
TAMIU CSDO CLINIC
Since its opening in 2007, the clinic has provided services to children and adults with speech-language disorders for the Laredo community.
Assessment and intervention services are performed by undergraduate students under the supervision of clinical supervisors certified by the American Speech-Language & Hearing Association and licensed by the State of Texas.
Services include; assessment and intervention of speech, language, voice and fluency disorders in children and adults. Services are provided in English, Spanish and bilingual (Spanish/English). Appointment times are designed by the Clinic Director and student clinician schedules. Every effort is made to make appointment times as convenient for the client as possible.
Services Provided
Services include assessment and intervention for both children and adults with all types of speech disorders, including: accent reduction, apraxia, articulation and phonological, fluency, language delay or disorder, neurological impairments, language-based reading and writing and voice disorders.
Appointments and Fees
The clinic follows the University calendar for treatment appointments.
| Speech-Language Assessment/Evaluation | $60 | |
| Individual | 45 min. | $10 |
| Individual | 45 min. | $20 |
| Group | 60 min. | $10 per person |
| Speech Screening | $5 | |
Please call for appointment availability before making a payment.
All fees are to be paid via electronic payment system: click here (https://secure.touchnet.com/C20208_ustores/web/index.jsp)
Forms below should be filled out for assessments.
Contact Information
Communication Disorders Clinic
To schedule an appointment or modify an existing appointment, please email:
csdo@tamiu.edu
For additional information, please contact:
Daniella Garcia-Zertuche
Clinical Assistant Professor
Dr. F.M. Canseco Hall (CNS)-313-M
956.326.2986
daniella.garcia@tamiu.edu
Nidia Garcia
Clinical Assistant Professor
Dr. F.M. Canseco Hall (CNS)-314
956.326.2452
nidia.garcia@tamiu.edu
Pat Garcia
Administrative Associate V
Dr. F.M. Canseco Hall (CNS)-315
956.326.3109
pat.garcia@tamiu.edu
Monday-Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.