Speech-Language Pathology - Master of Arts, Master of Science

For information, contact:
Director of Graduate Studies
Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology
Clinical Health Sciences Building, Suite 2101, 513-529-5124
www.MiamiOH.edu/spa

Admission Requirements

You must have an undergraduate degree in speech-language pathology and audiology and a preferred major GPA of at least 3.4 with a preferred overall GPA of at least 3.2 (4.0 scale). If you have a B.S. or B.A. in a related discipline, you must take undergraduate prerequisite course work in speech pathology and audiology prior to admission and/or may inquire about provisional graduate status. In addition to meeting the minimum academic admission requirements you must submit:

1. Information about scholarships, awards, accomplishments, clinical observation/experience, leadership, volunteer, research and/or work experience,
2. three recommendations, and
3. a personal statement.

The graduate program in Speech Pathology provides academic study and extensive hands-on experience in a variety of settings. Students may pursue either a non-thesis (Master of Science, M.S.) or a thesis option (Master of Arts, M.A.) in Speech-Language Pathology. The degree program is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

Program Requirements

When you are admitted into the graduate program in speech pathology, you must maintain an overall GPA of 3.00. In addition, you may receive no more than two grades of C of any type for two required courses (not exceeding a total of six hours for both courses) at 500 level or above. You must also meet the requirements for academic and clinical knowledge and skills as required for certification in the profession of speech-language pathology as well as complete a thesis or a final research project.

Program Requirements: Master of Arts

This program requires a minimum of 49 academic credit hours including 6 hours for completing a Master's thesis. For clinical licensure and certification, students will complete an additional 32 semester credit hours of clinical practicum and professional field experiences integrated throughout the curriculum. 

Program Requirements: Master of Science

This degree requires a minimum of 47 academic credit hours including a culminating graduate research experience. For clinical licensure and certification, students will complete an additional 32 semester credit hours of clinical practicum and professional field experiences integrated throughout the curriculum.