The University of West Georgia


Speech Language Pathology

Master of Education

Program Strengths

  • National Certification in Speech-Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA)
  • Comprehensive studies across the curriculum
  • Above national average for pass rates on PRAXIS II
  • Small classes, with good teacher-student interaction and ratio

Special Opportunities

  • Students receive extensive clinical training in various settings in small, closely supervised learning environments

Job Opportunities

  • Graduates may work in hospitals, schools, or private/public clinics or agencies.
  • Most graduates are offered two or more positions upon program completion and successful posting of PRAXIS II test scores.

Organizations

  • National Student Speech-Language and Hearing Association (NSSLHA)

Facilities

  • Facilities include a well-established clinic complete with therapy and observation suites, each equipped with video recording and closed circuit monitoring systems.


Faculty Specialties/Interests

  • Research among linguistically diverse populations
  • Hearing conservation for industrial employees
  • Prevention issues
  • Improved clinical delivery systems