Speech - Language Pathology
Master of Education
Program Strengths
- National Certification by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of 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 (on-campus clinic, hospitals, nursing homes, home health, outpatient clinics and school districts) 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)
- Operation Smile
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
- Evidence-based clinical delivery systems
- Membership in national committees