Programs
Graduate Programs
In addition to its undergraduate program in Speech Pathology and Audiology, the Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology offers two graduate degree programs: one leading to the Master of Arts Degree (emphasis in speech-language pathology) and and one leading to the Doctor of Audiology Degree (Au.D.). Both programs are fully accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and are designed to provide academic and practicum experiences basic to the development of clinical competence in the evaluation, diagnosis, and alleviation of language, speech, and hearing disorders. Those who wish to study speech-language pathology must apply for admission to the master's degree program. Those who wish to emphasize audiology must apply for admission to the Au.D. program. In either case, students are expected to complete the academic and practicum requirements for the ASHA's Certificate of Clinical Competence. A sample program of study in speech-language pathology is outlined on the web page for the Master of Arts Degree (emphasis in speech-language pathology).
Master of Arts, emphasis in speech-language pathology
The master's degree is a two-year post-baccalaureate professional degree. Its primarymission is preparation of professionals who have the knowledge, judgment, and problem solving skills necessary to provide high quality services and leadership in speech-language pathology. A goal is to enable graduates to work effectively in an ever-changing world. As part of the degree program students must successfully complete all academic and clinical practicum requirements for ASHA's CCC-SLP.
Those
with undergraduate majors other than speech pathology and audiology
may be considered for admission with special status.
Sample Program in Speech-Language Pathology
Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.)
The Au.D. is a four-year post-baccalaureate professional degree. Its primary mission is preparation of professionals who have the knowledge, judgement, and problem solving skills necessary to provide high quality services and leadership in audiology. A goal is to enable graduates to work effectively in an ever-changing world. Students must successfully complete an independent scholarly project, outcome based formative assessments, and all requirements for ASHA's CCC-A as part of the degree program. In addition, those who have not completed an undergraduate or a graduate course in sign language must do so.
Those with undergraduate majors other than speech pathology and audiology may be considered for admission with special status.
Potential applicants who already have a graduate degree and CCC-A should contact the Department for information.
Sample Program in Audiology