Audiology - M.A.

Program Overview

Audiology - M.A.

Overview

The Master of Arts degree in Audiology is an advanced non-clinical degree program designed for those students seeking careers in hearing and acoustics. Those interested in becoming a licensed clinical audiologist should apply to the Doctor of Audiology degree program.

Admissions

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (not necessarily in speech-language pathology and audiology)
• Minimum 3.000 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
• Official college transcript(s)
• Goal statement
• Three letters of recommendation
• English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:
  • Minimum 94 TOEFL iBT score
  • Minimum 7.0 IELTS score
  • Minimum 65 PTE score
  • Minimum 120 DET score

Application Deadlines

• Fall Semester: Rolling admissions
• Spring Semester: Rolling admissions
• Summer Term: Rolling admissions

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

• Course List Code | Title | Credit Hours
  • Major Requirements | Coursework in consultation with academic faculty advisor | 30
  • Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 30

Clinical Settings

For any clinical practicum (on campus or off campus) in speech pathology or audiology that requires candidates to be placed within the on-campus speech and hearing clinics, school or agency setting, the SPA program requires candidates to complete Bureau of Criminal Investigation and Identification (BCII) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) background check and submit the results to authorized personnel at their assigned clinic/school/agency before the beginning of their placement or the first day of the semester in which the practicum will take place. Authorized school/agency personnel will determine whether a candidate may participate in practicum in the off-campus setting. The BCII and FBI background checks are good for one year and the candidates will need to complete one each year that they are in graduate school.

Electronic fingerprinting is available for BCII and FBI in 221 White Hall and should be completed one month prior to clinical practicum. Candidates are responsible for fees incurred for this requirement. For more information on this policy contact the Clinical Coordinators for the Speech and Hearing Clinics. Visit the Ohio Department of Education website for more information about background check requirements for those wishing to hold pupil personnel licenses in Ohio. Contact the Office of Professional Conduct at the Ohio Department of Education for specific information about the results of the background check.

Graduation Requirements

• Minimum Major GPA: 3.000
• Minimum Overall GPA: 3.000
• No more than one-half of a graduate student’s coursework may be taken in 50000-level courses.
• Grades below C are not counted toward completion of requirements for the degree.

Why Kent State University

• Audiology, M.A.: Learn more about the Audiology M.A. program by visiting our webpage.
• Speech and Hearing Clinic: This full-service clinic diagnoses speech, language, and hearing disorders, and provides therapy and treatment while also providing invaluable practicum experience for graduate students.
• A Career in Audiology: Discover all the distinct opportunities available by visiting our webpage.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Master of Arts degree in Audiology is an advanced non-clinical degree program designed for those students seeking careers in hearing and acoustics. Those interested in becoming a licensed clinical audiologist should apply to the Doctor of Audiology degree program.

Careers:

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries Medical scientists, except epidemiologists 1% faster than the average 138,300 number of jobs $91,510 potential earnings

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Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.

Other:

For any clinical practicum (on campus or off campus) in speech pathology or audiology that requires candidates to be placed within the on-campus speech and hearing clinics, school or agency setting, the SPA program requires candidates to complete Bureau of Criminal Investigation and Identification (BCII) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) background check and submit the results to authorized personnel at their assigned clinic/school/agency before the beginning of their placement or the first day of the semester in which the practicum will take place. Authorized school/agency personnel will determine whether a candidate may participate in practicum in the off-campus setting. The BCII and FBI background checks are good for one year and the candidates will need to complete one each year that they are in graduate school.Electronic fingerprinting is available for BCII and FBI in 221 White Hall and should be completed one month prior to clinical practicum.