Jan 25, 2010 — By ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ News Services — Founded in 1932, ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ's Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders is one of the oldest in the country, as is its PhD program (f. 1958). This history, combined with an emphasis on "cross educating" and research, as well as some unique local perks, allows ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ to stand out from the crowd.