Speech-Language Pathology - Master of Arts, Master of Science
For information, contact:
Director of Graduate Studies
Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology
2 Bachelor Hall, 513-529-2500
www.MiamiOH.edu/spa
Admission Requirements
You must have an undergraduate degree in speech-langauge pathology and audiology and have a 3.20 minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) (4.00 scale) in your undergraduate course work. 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:
- Graduate Record examination (GRE) test scores,
- information about scholarships, awards, accomplishments, clinical observation/experience, leadership, volunteer, research and/or work experience,
- three recommendations, and
- 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 semester hours in appropriate courses, including six hours of credit for thesis.
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
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Required Courses | ||
SPA 621 | Neurogenic Language Disorders | 3 |
SPA 622 | Voice and Resonance Disorders | 3 |
SPA 625 | Best Practices for the School-Based Speech-Language Pathologist | 3 |
SPA 627 | Pediatric Language and Autism Spectrum Disorders | 3 |
SPA 629 | Organic Speech Disorders: Motor Speech Disorders | 2 |
SPA 631 | School Age Language and Literacy | 3 |
SPA 633 | Phonological and Articulation Disorders | 3 |
SPA 641 | Advanced Studies in Fluency Therapy | 2 |
SPA 651 | Dysphagia across the Lifespan | 3 |
SPA 671 | Neurogenic Cognitive Disorders | 3 |
SPA 672 | Seminar in Neuroanatomy | 1 |
SPA 635 | Special Topics in Medical Speech-Language Pathology | 2 |
SPA 720 | Seminar in Speech Disorders | 1 |
SPA 653 | Normal Deglutition Across the Lifespan | 1 |
Administrative Course | ||
SPA 626 | Seminar in Pediatric Documentation/Administration (Take twice) | 1 |
Clinical Requirement | ||
Complete each course twice | ||
SPA 620 | Advanced Clinical Practice | 1-8 |
SPA 750 | Professional Field Experience | 1-10 |
Research Thesis | ||
SPA 700 | Research for Master's Thesis | 6 |
Student Teaching | ||
SPA 605 | Speech, Language, Pathology & Audiology in School Setting | 3-15 |
Program Requirements: Master of Science
This degree requires a minimum of 49 semester hours in the appropriate coursework, including credit for an empirically-based or evidence-based graduate research project or examinations as determined by the graduate faculty.
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
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Required Courses | ||
SPA 614 | Evidence Based Practice in Communication Sciences and Disorders | 3 |
SPA 621 | Neurogenic Language Disorders | 3 |
SPA 622 | Voice and Resonance Disorders | 3 |
SPA 625 | Best Practices for the School-Based Speech-Language Pathologist | 3 |
SPA 627 | Pediatric Language and Autism Spectrum Disorders | 3 |
SPA 629 | Organic Speech Disorders: Motor Speech Disorders | 2 |
SPA 631 | School Age Language and Literacy | 3 |
SPA 633 | Phonological and Articulation Disorders | 3 |
SPA 641 | Advanced Studies in Fluency Therapy | 2 |
SPA 651 | Dysphagia across the Lifespan | 3 |
SPA 671 | Neurogenic Cognitive Disorders | 3 |
SPA 672 | Seminar in Neuroanatomy | 1 |
SPA 635 | Special Topics in Medical Speech-Language Pathology | 2 |
SPA 653 | Normal Deglutition Across the Lifespan | 1 |
SPA 720 | Seminar in Speech Disorders | 1 |
Administrative Course | ||
SPA 626 | Seminar in Pediatric Documentation/Administration (Take twice) | 1,1 |
Clinical Requirement | ||
Complete each course twice. | ||
SPA 620 | Advanced Clinical Practice | 1-8 |
SPA 750 | Professional Field Experience | 1-10 |
Student Teaching | ||
SPA 605 | Speech, Language, Pathology & Audiology in School Setting | 3-15 |