Dr. Carolyn Lisowski

Associate Professor

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Biography

Carolyn G. Lisowski is an Associate Clinical Professor and Assistant Director of the Voice, Speech, and Language Service at the Swallowing Center of Northwestern University. She specializes in acute care speech-language pathology, with a focus on dysphagia and acquired neurogenic disorders affecting communication and cognition. In addition to her clinical responsibilities, Carolyn is dedicated to enhancing clinical education for speech-language pathology students, particularly during the transition from classroom learning to clinical practice. She combines her expertise in communication skills, language learning processing, and neuroscience to share clinical knowledge with her students in the Speech, Language, and Learning program. Her clinical interests lie in providing high-quality care to adult patients experiencing swallowing, speech, language, and cognitive-communication disorders. Carolyn's commitment to the field extends to her teaching, where she imparts essential skills and knowledge to future practitioners in the field.

Research Interests

Courses

Fundamentals of Medical Speech-Language Pathology Externship, Clinical Practicum Clinical Instruction: Consideration Evidence Effective Learning Environment

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Statement of purpose
  • Resume/CV
  • TOEFL/IELTS scores (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.