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Graduate Speech-Language Pathology

The Speech-Language Pathology graduate program provides a curriculum that integrates theory and practice in the study of human communication and its disorders. Students will receive the preparation necessary to join the community of professionals who provide exemplary services to a diverse population of individuals.

To accomplish this mission, the Speech-Laguage Pathology program will:

  • Encourage critical thinking in a student-centered learning environment
  • Nourish scholarship and creativity
  • Encourage excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Incorporate technology in clinical teaching
  • Foster knowledge of diverse populations
  • Advocate interdisciplinary collaboration

Admisions Requirements

  • Completion of the GRE exam
  • A personal interview
  • Submit prerequisite coursework

Prerequisite Coursework

  • Three credits in biological sciences
  • Three credits in physical sciences
  • Three credits in mathematics (Statistics preferred)
  • Six credits in behavioral and/or social sicences
  • Twelve credits in basic communication processes, including at least one course in each of the following: anatomy and physiology, the physics of sound, language development, phonetics
  • Six credits of introductory courses in Speech-Language Pathology
  • Six credits of introductory courses in Audiology, including one course in auditory disorders and one course in aural rehabilitation