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Communication Sciences and Disorders at University of Maine

University of Maine, United States

Programme overview

The MA in Communication Sciences and Disorders prepares students for their first job as independent speech-language pathologists, aligned with the 2020 ASHA Standards for Clinical Certification. It is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation of ASHA and prepares students for Maine licensure.

Department: Communication Sciences and Disorders  |  Duration: 2 years (five semesters; 6-7 semesters if significant prerequisite coursework needed)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Orono, ME, United States

What you will study

Full-time study only with a thesis or non-thesis track. Clinical practicum is completed at the on-campus Conley Speech, Language, and Hearing Center (on-campus, telepractice, outreach) and at off-campus schools, hospitals and other settings.

Career pathways

Graduates work as speech-language pathologists in schools, hospitals, other service areas and private practice, with positions available in Maine, most other states and the Maritime provinces of Canada.

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Application information

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applications are submitted through the UMaine graduate application portal; a resume and essay are required for all programmes, with test scores, writing samples or portfolios required by some programmes; unofficial transcripts are uploaded at application and official transcripts are required only upon admission.

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