To mitigate damage caused by the continued accreditation of universities in violation of the ASHA Code of Ethics rules regarding anti-discrimination, we have compiled a list of universities offering degree programs in communication sciences and disorders and a documented history of discriminatory behavior towards LGBTQ+ individuals, as compiled by the Campus Pride Index.
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- Abilene Christian University
- Andrews University
- Baylor University
- Biola University
- Bob Jones University
- Brigham Young University
- California Baptist University
- Geneva College
- Gordon College
- Hardin-Simmons University
- Harding University
- Southeastern University
- University of Mary
- Yeshiva University
Abilene Christian University
Abilene, Texas
Abilene Christian University has demonstrated a history of LGBTQ+ discrimination, including a ban on same-sex relationships for student employees, faculty, and staff.
Degrees Offered:
BS in Communication Sciences and Disorders
MS in Speech-Language Pathology
Andrews University
Berrien Springs, Michigan
Andrews University has demonstrated a history of LGBTQ+ discrimination, including opposing student advocacy for LGBTQ+ homeless youth, and banning same-sex relationships and official LGBTQ student groups.
Degrees Offered:
BS in Communication Sciences and Disorders
MS in Speech-Language Pathology
Baylor University
Waco, Texas
Baylor University is cited as one of the campuses in the class action lawsuit Hunter v. the U.S. Department of Education for abuses to LGBTQ+ students over the years.
Degrees Offered:
BS in Communication Sciences and Disorders
MS in Speech-Language Pathology
PhD in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Biola University
La Mirada, California
Biola University has demonstrated a history of LGBTQ+ discrimination, and holds a Title IX exemption in order to discriminate against its students on the basis of gender identity.
Degrees Offered:
BS in Communication Sciences and Disorders
MS in Speech-Language Pathology
Bob Jones University
Greenville, South Carolina
Bob Jones University has demonstrated a history of LGBTQ+ discrimination, including expelling students who come out and banning same-sex relationships and official LGBTQ student groups, and holds a Title IX exemption in order to discriminate against its students on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy or receipt of abortion.
Degrees Offered:
BS in Communication Disorders
Brigham Young University
Provo, Utah
Brigham Young University has demonstrated a history of LGBTQ+ discrimination, including the abrupt termination of services to transgender clients in its speech and hearing clinic, is cited in the class action lawsuit Hunter v. the U.S. Department of Education for abuses to LGBTQ+ students over the years, and lobbied for allowing discrimination of gay and transgender employees.
Degrees Offered:
BS in Communication Disorders
MS in Speech-Language Pathology
California Baptist University
Riverside, California
California Baptist University has demonstrated a history of LGBTQ+ discrimination, including expelling a student for being transgender, and working to dismantle SB 1146, a California bill designed to protect LGBTQ+ students from discrimination at their Christian college or university.
Degrees Offered:
BS in Communication Sciences and Disorders
MS in Speech-Language Pathology
Geneva College
Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania
Geneva College has demonstrated a history of LGBTQ+ discrimination, including hosting “ex-gay” speakers on campus, and holds a Title IX exemption in order to discriminate against its students on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy or receipt of abortion.
Degrees Offered:
BA in Communication Disorders
Gordon College
Wenham, Massachusetts
Gordon College has demonstrated a history of LGBTQ+ discrimination, including banning hiring LGBTQ+ people, and requesting an exemption to President Barack Obama’s non-discrimination executive order to protect LGBTQ students under Title IX.
Degrees Offered:
BS in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Hardin-Simmons University
Abilene, Texas
Hardin-Simmons University has demonstrated a history of LGBTQ+ discrimination, and holds a Title IX exemption in order to discriminate against its students on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy or receipt of abortion.
Degrees Offered:
BS in Communication Sciences and Disorders
BA in Communication Sciences and Disorders
MS in Speech-Language Pathology
Harding University
Searcy, Arkansas
Harding University has demonstrated a history of LGBTQ+ discrimination, and holds a Title IX exemption in order to discriminate against its students on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy or receipt of abortion.
Degrees Offered:
BA in Communication Sciences and Disorders
MS in Speech-Language Pathology
Southeastern University
Lakeland, Florida
Southeastern University has demonstrated a history of LGBTQ+ discrimination, and holds a Title IX exemption in order to discriminate against its students on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.
Degrees Offered:
BS in Communication Sciences and Disorders
University of Mary
Bismarck, North Dakota
Harding University holds a Title IX exemption in order to discriminate against its students on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy or receipt of abortion.
Degrees Offered:
BS in Communication Sciences and Disorders
MS in Speech-Language Pathology
Yeshiva University
New York, New York
Yeshiva University has demonstrated a history of LGBTQ+ discrimination, including blocking an LGBTQ+ student group from forming, a fight it has taken to the Supreme Court.
Degrees Offered:
BS in Speech Pathology and Audiology
MS in Speech-Language Pathology
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