Susan Layton View All Faculty
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Disciplines/Field of Instruction

  • Speech-Language Pathologist
  • Chair, Department of Communication
  • Assistant Professor, Communication Disorders

Degrees Received

  • M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology – 1989 – Illinois State University
  • B.A. in Speech-Language Pathology – 1988 – Geneva College
  • 3 yr. Diploma in International Ministries – 1986 – Moody Bible Institute

Courses Taught

  • CDS 230 - Introduction to Phonetics
  • CDS 340 - Neurogenic Communication Disorders
  • CDS 340 - Voice and Fluency Disorders
  • CDS 450 - Clinical Practicum
  • COM 101 - Principles of Communication

Affiliations, e.g., membership in professional organizations, etc.

  • Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association
  • Licensure from the Bureau of Professional Affairs – Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
  • Member of Advisory Board - Progressive Home Health

Miscellaneous, e.g., hobbies, sports, personal info, etc.

  • Also own Layton Crate & Basket; a gift basket company.
  • Married to David Layton, Associate Vice President of Enrollment at Geneva College.
  • Mom of Scott and Joshua.
  • Enjoy studying the scriptures for teaching in women's ministry.

Academic Distinctives

Susan Layton is the active Department Chair for the Communication Department.

Susan Layton co-presented with Dave Layton on "Discerning you Calling, Vocation, and College Search" at the Home Educators Association of Virginia Convention in 2023.

During the 2023 academic year, Susan Layton and Kim Arata oversaw the work of junior and senior students who provided over 60 hours of free speech-language therapy to individuals in the community.