Program Overview

Department of Hearing and Speech

The Department of Hearing and Speech offers various programs, including the Clinical Doctor in Speech-Language Pathology (SLPD), Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology (M.A.SLP), and Doctor of Philosophy in Speech-Language Pathology (Ph.D.).

Academics

The department provides academic programs in speech-language pathology, including:

• Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology (M.A.SLP)
• Clinical Doctor in Speech-Language Pathology (SLPD)
  • Curriculum
  • Eligibility and Requirements
  • Tuition, Costs and Financial Assistance
  • How to Apply
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Technical Standards
• Doctor of Philosophy in Speech-Language Pathology (Ph.D.)

Career Paths

The department offers information on career paths, including:

• What is an audiologist?
• What is a speech-language pathologist?

Research

The department conducts research in various areas, including:

• Aphasia Language, Learning, Communication and Conversation Lab
• Auditory Research Alliance Lab
• Bilingual Language Laboratory
• Culturally Responsive Early Literacy Intervention
• Communication Success Lab
• Comprehension and Language Learning Lab
• Fragile X Lab
• Reading, Language and Learning Lab
• Speech and Applied Neuroscience Lab
• Speech in Little Bilinguals Lab
• Speech Perception, Cognition and Hearing Lab

Clinical Services

The department provides clinical services, including:

• Hearing Services
• Speech-Language Pathology Services

About

The department is part of the University of Kansas Medical Center and has faculty and staff on both the KU Medical Center campus and the KU Lawrence campus.

Clinical Doctor in Speech-Language Pathology (SLPD)

The Clinical Doctor in Speech-Language Pathology (SLPD) program is designed for students engaged in clinical practice who want to acquire additional knowledge and skills in a focused area of speech-language pathology.

Program Details

• The program is primarily for students engaged in clinical practice who want to acquire additional knowledge and skills in a focused area of speech-language pathology.
• The emphasis is on being a good consumer of research rather than on conducting the research, in addition to developing leadership skills.
• The program usually consists of 18 months of full-time study, although part-time options are available.

Admission Requirements

• A master's degree in speech-language pathology from an institution accredited by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association is required for admission.
• The GRE scores are not required for the application to this program, but they can improve the student's profile for the admissions committee.
• Applications are viewed holistically, and the committee considers all pieces of the application.

Program Structure

• Students may be enrolled full-time or part-time in the program.
• Continuous enrollment each semester is required once coursework has begun.
• The program is not an online degree program, but some courses may be available online via distance learning.
• Classes are held on both the KU Medical Center campus and the KU Lawrence campus.

Frequently Asked Questions

• How does a doctorate in speech-language pathology compare to a Ph.D. in Speech-Language Pathology?
• Is the SLPD program full-time or can I attend part-time?
• How easy is it to obtain residency in the state of Kansas for the purpose of in-state tuition?
• Is this an online program? Are distance learning options available?
• Where are classes held?
• How do I identify a potential mentor?
• Are Graduate Record Examination scores required to apply to this program?
• What if my graduate degree is in a field other than speech-language pathology?
• Is provisional or conditional admission available?
• Why is the application link missing?
• What makes for a strong application?
• My cumulative GPA is below a 3.0. Do I have a chance to be admitted?
• How does the two-campus program work? When and where are classes held?
• Where do students live while in the program?
• What on-campus housing options are available for students?
• Is the background check required when applying to the program?
• I already have a degree, but it's not from a U.S. college or university. What steps do I need to take?
• How do I get to your campuses?