Program Overview

Master of Science in Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences (Master's)

Coursework Location(s)

• Main/Tucson

Areas of Interest

• Health, Nutrition & Fitness
• Education & Human Development
• Psychology & Human Behavior

Minimum Credit Units

• 36 Units

Required units may vary depending on the degree and/or minors pursued. Prospective students should familiarize themselves with the policies for the particular degrees in which they are interested.

Overview

There are two routes for a Master of Science in Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences (SLHS): a traditional two-year program for students with a background in SLHS, and a three-year program for those with a background in another field of study. Both tracks allow you to learn from a team of active researchers, dynamic classroom instructors, clinicians and leaders in the SLHS profession. You'll acquire foundational knowledge, learn evidence-based practices in speech-language pathology, and obtain clinical training. Real-world opportunities include an on-campus clinic, hospital or medical placements, and a school-based practicum.

Graduate College Admissions Requirements

Minimum graduate admissions requirements for Master’s and Doctoral degree seeking:

1. An awarded four-year undergraduate bachelor degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable international degree recognized by the home country Ministry of Education. (For international students see Minimum International Degree Requirements.)
2. Proof of English proficiency is required for international applicants who hold citizenship from a country where English is not the official language. (View our English Requirement list to verify your need to submit an English proficiency test.)
3. Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher based on a 4.0 scale for Degree seeking applicants.

Individual programs may have additional requirements, such as a higher minimum GPA or test scores, please verify requirements with your program of interest. Applicants will also be required to submit a statement of purpose and at least one letter of recommendation.

Program Statistics

Program-level

• Application Accept. Rate: 16.73%
• Avg. Time-to-degree: 1.9408 Years

Department-level

• Enrollment % Male: 7.14%
• Enrollment % Female: 92.86%
• Enrollment % International: 1.79%
• Enrollment % Under Rep. Minorities: 32.14%

All application, admission, and enrollment data are calculated in the fall of each academic year.

Average Time to Degree is a calculation showing the average time it took students in the program to complete their degree from the point of entry. This number is based on data from the previous 5 years.

Underrepresented Minorities (URM) includes domestic students of ethnic groups traditionally underrepresented in higher education: African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, and Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders.

Department / Academic Unit

• College of Science
• Degree: Master of Science