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Twin Cities Campus
Speech-Language-Hearing Science M.A.Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences
College of Liberal Arts
Link to a list of faculty for this program.
Contact Information
Department of Speech-Language-Hearing-Sciences, 115 Shevlin Hall, 164 Pillsbury Drive S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55455 (612-624-3322; fax: 612-624-7586)
Email:
slhsgrad@umn.edu
Website: http://www.slhs.umn.edu
Along with the program-specific requirements listed below, please read the
General Information section of
this
website for requirements that apply to all major fields.
Emphasis in the master's program is speech-language pathology focusing on meeting the standards for certification as a speech-language pathologist by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. The program emphasizes outcome-based learning activities that prepare graduates to interpret research findings and incorporate them into clinical practice. Coursework and clinical education focus on diagnostic, rehabilitative techniques, technology counseling approaches, and human development.
Accreditation
This program is accredited by American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
Program Delivery
Prerequisites for Admission
The preferred undergraduate GPA for admittance to the program
is 3.00.
Other requirements to be completed before admission:
Prerequisite coursework includes undergraduate transcript credit in physical science, biological science, social/behavioral science, and mathematics.
International applicants must submit score(s) from one of the following tests:
Key to test
abbreviations
(TOEFL, IELTS, MELAB).
For an online application or for more information about graduate education admissions, see the
General Information section of this
website.
Program Requirements
Plan A: Plan A requires
47
major credits,
3
credits outside the major,
and
10
thesis credits.
The final exam is written and oral.
Plan B: Plan B requires
48
major credits and
6
credits outside the major.
The final exam is written and oral.
Plan C: Plan C requires
51
major credits and
3
credits outside the
major.
The final exam is written.
This program may be completed with a minor.
Use of 4xxx courses towards program requirements is not permitted.
A minimum GPA of 2.80
is required for students to remain in good standing.
At least 1 semesters must be completed
before filing a Degree Program Form.
Students may choose to complete the MA without a track (54 credits; Plan B option, a comprehensive written examination including an oral examination); with an Audiology track (54 credits; Plan B option, a comprehensive final written examination including final oral examination), or with a Speech-Language Pathology track (60 credits; Plan A, a thesis including a final oral examination; or 54 credits; Plan C option, a comprehensive final written examination).
Program Sub-plans
A sub-plan is not required for this program.
Students may not complete the program with more than one sub-plan.
Audiology
This sub-plan is limited to students completing the program under Plan B.
The audiology program emphasizes outcome-based learning activities that prepare graduates to interpret research findings and incorporate them into clinical practice. Coursework and clinical education focus on diagnostic, rehabilitative techniques, technology counseling approaches, and human development.
The audiology sub-plan requires a total of 54 credits, and a Plan B comprehensive written exam and a final oral examination.
Speech-Language Pathology
This sub-plan is limited to students completing the program under Plan A or Plan C.
The speech-language pathology program emphasizes outcome-based learning activities that prepare graduates to interpret research findings and incorporate them into clinical practice. Coursework and clinical education focus on diagnostic, rehabilitative techniques, technology counseling approaches, and human development. This sub-plan is accredited by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association for certification in speech-language pathology.
Sub-plan includes an average of 54 credits. Credits include clinical education in speech-language-pathology. Students in this sub-plan may elect a Plan A thesis or a Plan C option.
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