Program Overview

Speech Language Pathology - M.A.

Overview

The Master of Arts degree in Speech Language Pathology educates competent speech-language pathologists to critically evaluate communication disorders and the methods used in the habilitation and rehabilitation of those disorders.

Admissions

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 3.000 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
• Official 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

Coursework

Major Requirements

• SPA 53404: AURAL REHABILITATION 1 (3 credits)
• SPA 60708: CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF RESEARCH (2 credits)
• SPA 64301: APHASIA (3 credits)
• SPA 64302: LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT AND INTERVENTION IN EARLY CHILDHOOD (3 credits)
• SPA 64303: DISORDERS OF ARTICULATION AND PHONOLOGY (3 credits)
• SPA 64304: ACQUIRED COGNITIVE COMMUNICATIVE IMPAIRMENTS (3 credits)
• SPA 64305: FLUENCY DISORDERS (3 credits)
• SPA 64306: VOICE DISORDERS (2 credits)
• SPA 64308: LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT AND INTERVENTION WITH SCHOOL-AGE POPULATIONS (3 credits)
• SPA 64311: AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS 2 (2 credits)
• SPA 64312: MOTOR SPEECH DISORDERS IN CHILDREN AND ADULTS (3 credits)
• SPA 64354: PEDIATRIC MEDICAL ISSUES (2 credits)
• SPA 64356: ADULT DYSPHAGIA (3 credits)
• SPA 64891: SEMINAR: COMMUNICATION MODALITIES AND ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY (2 credits)
• Clinical Requirements:
  • SPA 64492: CLINICAL PRACTICE IN SPEECH PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGY (8 credits)
  • SPA 64525: PUBLIC SCHOOL TECHNIQUES IN COMMUNICATION DISORDERS:INQUIRY INTO PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE (3 credits)
  • SPA 64592: STUDENT TEACHING IN SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGY (8 credits)
  • SPA 65092: CLINICAL PRACTICUM I IN SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY (3 credits)
  • SPA 65192: CLINICAL PRACTICUM II IN SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY (2-3 credits)
  • SPA 65292: CLINICAL PRACTICUM III IN SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY (2-3 credits)
  • SPA 65392: CLINICAL PRACTICUM IV IN SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY (3 credits)

Roadmap

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. Students will work with their advisor to develop a sequence based on their academic goals and history. Courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Effectively communicate knowledge and interact with diverse populations (age, culture, disability).
2. Collect, analyze, synthesize and apply research and data regarding the nature, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of communication disorders throughout the lifespan and across cultures.
3. Engage in the development and implementation of research-based and ethical prevention, assessment, diagnostic and treatment plans for individuals with a variety of communication disorders throughout the lifespan.

Professional Licensure Disclosure

This program is designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure or certification and contact information for state licensing boards at Kent State's website for professional licensure disclosure.