Speech Pathology and Audiology, M.S.

The Master of Science degree program is designed to provide a professional level of competency in speech pathology to students who have an undergraduate degree in speech-language pathology or the equivalent undergraduate course work. Degree candidates must meet the general admission requirements of the Graduate School. The Speech Pathology and Audiology master’s program is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language-Hearing Pathology, American Speech- Language-Hearing Association (CAA-ASHA).

A minimum of 45 academic credits must be completed at the graduate level for the master’s degree. Students must choose one of either a thesis or non-thesis option. The non-thesis option includes 45 academic credits plus one comprehensive examination credit. The thesis option includes 45 academic credits plus six thesis credits. In Clinical Practicum, graduate students must complete the prescribed clock hours of supervised clinical experience as stipulated by ASHA.

Students who complete the master’s program are expected to acquire the background and experience necessary to pass the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association national examination. Students must pass the exam to be recognized and certified as competent speech pathologists.

An approved program in speech pathology and audiology (meeting national certification requirements) is developed by the graduate advisor, Advisory-Examining  committee and the student.