Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
Master of Arts
- Two focus areas:
- Personal certification focus: The master's degree program leading to professional certification in speech-language pathology (MA-SLP) is designed to provide a theoretically and clinically rich path for students planning to work as speech-language pathologists in medical, educational and private practice settings. Students in the MA-SLP program are provided with a strong foundation of theoretical and clinical knowledge through their coursework and clinical experiences.
- Research focus: The master's program with a research focus allows students to design their own master's degree in SLHS in any topic related to speech, language or hearing sciences. This degree does not result in clinical certification. Working with an advisor, students design a plan of study, with coursework within SLHS and from other departments. A master's thesis is required.
GRE/GMAT Requirements
Application Deadlines
For program details, review the course catalog for the MA in speech, language, and hearing sciences.
Doctor of Philosophy
72–75 credit hours
The PhD program is grounded in research. Supervisory, administrative, instructional and research activities acquaint students with problems and concepts at a higher level of professional activity and responsibility. Students in the PhD program gain the knowledge and skills that will prepare them to become independent scholars, teach in higher education, conduct research, and become leaders within the discipline.
It is expected that students have some professional or research experience before entering the program, and that they have specific academic or professional goals in mind.
GRE/GMAT requirements
Application deadlines
For program details, review the course catalog for the PhD in speech, language, and hearing sciences.
Dual Degree Programs
Students may pursue a dual PhD with neuroscience or a dual PhD with cognitive science. In addition, the department offers students the opportunity to pursue an integrated program of study leading to dual doctorate degrees in the field of audiology and speech, language and hearing science. The PhD/AuD dual degree program trains students in clinical research and clinical practice in audiology. The dual degree program allows students to pursue both their clinical training and their research training in a rigorous, intensive and streamlined program. Students may apply to both programs simultaneously, or may apply to the PhD portion after having been accepted into the AuD portion or may apply to the AuD portion after having been accepted into the PhD portion.
Audiology
Doctor of Audiology
- 89 credit hours
- The AuD is the entry-level degree in clinical audiology that emphasizes both clinical competency development and evidence-based practice. Students in the AuD program complete a four-year curriculum that includes academic coursework, clinical practicum and a capstone project. Students take advanced seminars in hearing science, clinical audiology and research methods.
- The AuD faculty recommends that students have undergraduate coursework in speech-language-hearing sciences, including content knowledge in audiological evaluation and rehabilitation, hearing and speech science, language development, phonetics, and speech and language disorders. A strong foundation in college algebra and pre-calculus is also expected. A college-level course in statistics is required.
GRE/GMAT Requirements
Application Deadlines
For program details, review the course catalog for the AuD in audiology.
Dual Degree Program
The department offers students an integrated program of study leading to dual doctorate degrees in the fields of audiology and hearing science. The PhD/AuD dual degree program trains students in both clinical research and clinical practice in audiology. Students in the program gain training that will prepare them to become independent scholars, teach in higher education, conduct research, become certified clinical audiologists and gain leadership skills. The dual degree program allows students to pursue both their clinical training and their research training in a rigorous, intensive and streamlined program.
