MA in Speech-Language Pathology
Washington, USA
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
USD 59,294 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
The Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) program provides comprehensive insight into communication disorders and their consequences for individuals and society.
Within five semesters (Fall, Spring, Summer, Fall, Spring), every graduate student rotates through all six of our practicum sub-clinics in the GW Speech and Hearing Center and completes two externship experiences. Our six specialty tracks include: Accent Modification, Acquired Neurological Disorders, Literacy & Social Communication Disorders, Hearing Health Care, Pediatric Speech and Language Disorders, and Voice Disorders.
Questions? Contact the SLHS Chair of Admissions.
For students who wish to pursue an MA in Speech-Language Pathology but whose undergraduate major was in another field, we also offer a post-baccalaureate option.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
The Columbian College of Arts and Sciences (CCAS) offers funding opportunities in all doctoral and master's programs. These awards differ by level and by program. PhD students are typically offered full funding packages (full tuition, living stipend, and graduate assistantship). CCAS offers merit-based partial tuition awards to many of the students admitted to our PsyD and master's programs; some of these programs also offer graduate assistantships as well as small stipend awards.
Curriculum
The master of arts in the field of speech-language pathology degree program is for students with an undergraduate degree in speech-language pathology.
The following requirements must be fulfilled
The general requirements stated under Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, Graduate Programs.
42 credits: Non-thesis option—38 credits in required courses and 4 credits in elective courses; thesis option—36 credits in required courses and 6 credits of thesis. For all students, satisfactory completion of supervised practica and a master's summative assessment is required.
Required
- SLHS 6201 Clinical Practicum in Speech-Language Pathology (taken for five semesters for 1 credit each semester)
- SLHS 6205 Professional and Clinical Issues in Speech and Hearing
- SLHS 6207 Diagnostic Procedures in Speech and Hearing
- SLHS 6210 Research in Communication Sciences and Disorders *
- SLHS 6220 Disorders of Articulation and Phonology
- SLHS 6230 Pediatric Language and Speech Disorders I
- SLHS 6231 Pediatric Language and Speech Disorders II
- SLHS 6240 Neurogenic Communication Disorders
- SLHS 6241 Applied Neuroanatomy
- SLHS 6251 Speech Fluency Disorders Seminar
- SLHS 6260 Voice Disorders: Evaluation and Treatment
- SLHS 6276 Aural Rehabilitation
- SLHS 6281 Dysphagia
Thesis students
Students selecting the thesis option complete 6 credits in thesis research from the following courses:
- SLHS 6211 Preparing the Thesis Prospectus
- SLHS 6998 Thesis Research
- SLHS 6999 Thesis Research
Non-thesis students
Students selecting the non-thesis option take 4 credits in elective courses selected from the following:
- SLHS 6222 Acquired Neuromotor Disorders of Speech Production
- SLHS 6284 Autism
- SLHS 6291 Special Topics in Speech-Language Pathology (Literacy)
- SLHS 6291 Special Topics in Speech-Language Pathology (Bilingualism)
- SLHS 6286 Bilingualism
- SLHS 6291 Special Topics in Speech-Language Pathology (Global Engagement)
- SLHS 6291 Special Topics in Speech-Language Pathology (Aging)
- SLHS 6295 Independent Research in Speech, Language, and Hearing
Additional requirements
Satisfactory completion of supervised practica and a master's summative assessment.
*Non-thesis students take SLHS 6210 for 3 credits, thesis students take the course for 1 credit.
English Language Requirements
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