School of Clinical and Developmental Sciences

If you want to pursue a career helping people in many ways, including caring for infants, children, families and the elderly, the School of Clinical and Developmental Sciences (CDS) has programs for you.

Human Development and Family Sciences

Serve families and individuals in various careers in nonprofit organizations, private practices, government agencies, education and business.

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Communicative Disorders

Explore the normal development of speech, language and hearing and gain skills to be successful in a variety of education and health-related positions.

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Fashion Merchandising

Prepare for a fashion merchandising career in the apparel and textile industry.

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Our school is home to programs educating tomorrow’s highly specialized caregivers. Our students learn — and work with clients — in our state-of-the-art clinics and childcare center. You’ll have the opportunity to conduct important research mentored by experienced faculty, participate in national organizations and study abroad programs, and enjoy a close-knit community both in school and the region.

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Contact Us

School of Clinical and Developmental Sciences
122 Wirtz Hall
DeKalb, IL 60115

815-753-1543
scds@niu.edu

Office Hours

Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to noon, and 1 to 4:30 p.m.

Want to Learn More?

Here's what you can do with an undergraduate degree in communicative disorders, human development and family sciences or fashion merchandising from NIU.

The Howie Schwartz Memorial Scholarship in Speech-Language Pathology

Academic Advising

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