MS Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences at University of Arizona

Programme overview

There are two routes for a Master of Science in Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences (SLHS): a traditional two-year program for students with a background in SLHS, and a three-year program for those with a background in another field of study. Both tracks allow you to learn from a team of active researchers, dynamic classroom instructors, clinicians and leaders in the SLHS profession. You'll acquire foundational knowledge, learn evidence-based practices in speech-language pathology, and obtain clinical training.

Faculty: College of Science | Duration: 2 years / 36 units | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tucson, AZ, United States

What you will study

36 units of 500/600-level SLHS coursework. For optional, Clinical Certification, the following coursework is required (42 units): Professional Issues in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (1) Foundations of Neuroanatomy for SLHS (1) Foundations of Language Analysis (1) Foundations: Cognition (1) Inclusive Clinical Services (1) Introduction to Clinic (1) Research to.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate College minimum (applies to all programmes; departments may add requirements): regionally accredited bachelor's degree or comparable international degree and a minimum 3.00 GPA for degree programmes on a 4.00 scale. The Graduate College does not require the GRE, though individual programmes may. Programme-specific requirements are listed in the Graduate Admissions Guide.

Domestic applicants: USD 15,500 a year (2026-27). FY 2027 published base tuition for the Resident Graduate rate band, which applies to main-campus graduate programmes. Excludes mandatory fees, college fees, program fees and differential tuition, housing and meal plans. Source

International applicants: USD 35,800 a year (2026-27). FY 2027 published base tuition for the Non-Resident Graduate rate band, which applies to main-campus graduate programmes. Excludes mandatory fees, college fees, program fees and differential tuition, housing and meal plans. Source

Spring semester begins January 13 and fall semester begins August 23 for undergraduate international students; for graduate students spring begins January 14 and fall August 25.

Graduate application deadlines are set by each department; see the Graduate Admissions Guide for departmental deadlines.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.arizona.edu/admissions

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