Dr. Hannah Benge
Associate Professor of Speech Language Pathology
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Biography
Dr. Hannah Benge, ClinScD, CCC-SLP, serves as an associate professor in the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program. Dr. Benge completed a Bachelor of Science in Counseling at Bob Jones University, a Master of Science in Rehab Sciences/Communication Sciences & Disorders at the Medical University of South Carolina, and a Clinical Science Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. Previously, she taught undergraduate coursework in Communication Sciences & Disorders and started a graduate program in Speech-Language Pathology in South Carolina.
Dr. Benge's doctoral research focused on treatment efficacy for adult stuttering and her areas of clinical expertise include medical speech-language pathology, fluency disorders, and voice rehabilitation for professional voice users and singers. More recently, her research has been focused on interdisciplinary research in the areas of singer's vocal endurance, the aging voice, and fall prevention. In addition to her teaching work, Dr. Benge continues to fill-in at her local hospital to infuse her teaching with current clinical practice knowledge. She is passionate about equipping a new generation of speech pathologist to serve with compassion and teaching that prepares them for excellence in the clinical setting.
Education
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Clinical Science Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, Provo, UT (August 2018)
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M.S. in Rehab Sciences, Communication Sciences & Disorders, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC (May 2007)
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B.A. in Counseling, Bob Jones University, Greenville, SC (May 2005)
Subjects Taught
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Anatomy & Physiology of the Hearing & Speech Mechanism
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Neural Bases of Communication & Acquired Neural Disorders
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Normal Language Development
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Speech & Hearing Science
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Voice & Motor Speech Disorders
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Disorders of Fluency
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Developmental Language Disorders & Literacy
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Professional Issues in Speech-Language Pathology
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Clinical Practicum
Professional Memberships
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American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
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ASHA Special Interest Group: Neurogenic Communication Disorders
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South Carolina Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Awards and Honors
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2019 BJU Division of Communication Excellence in Teaching Award
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2013 BJU Division of Communication Excellence in Teaching Award
Selected Presentations
Benge, H. (2026). Vocal Mechanics & Ways to Decrease Tension (oral presentation). Majesty Music’s 2026 Rejoice! Music & Family Conference.
Chen, S., & Benge, H. (2023). Aging Research on Fall Prevention & the Importance of Voice (oral presentation). Bon Secours LifeWise. Fall Workshop.
Chen, S., & Benge, H. (2023). A Healthy Aging Society (oral presentation). Center for Community and Global Health 4th Annual Symposium. Bob Jones University.
Benge, H. (2020). Fluency Disorders: Expand Your Toolbox (oral presentation). Piedmont Speech and Hearing Consortium. Spring Workshop.
Benge, H. (2020). Dementia: Tips & Types (oral presentation). South Carolina Speech-Language Hearing Association Convention.
Benge, H. (2019). Research Updates and Practical Tips for Working with Teens and Adults Who Stutter. Southeast Regional National Stuttering Association One Day Conference.