MA Speech-Language Pathology at University of Massachusetts Amherst

Programme overview

The MA in Speech-Language Pathology covers speech, language and swallowing disorders and meets the clinical requirements for the ASHA CCC-SLP and eligibility for the Massachusetts SLP licence and teacher specialist licence. It is in person only, with no online option, and has an optional master's thesis.

Faculty: School of Public Health and Health Sciences | Department: Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences | Duration: 2 academic years (4 semesters) | Intake: Fall only; CSDCAS deadline January 15 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Amherst, MA, United States

What you will study

Fifteen courses in the advanced study of speech, language and swallowing disorders and 400 hours of supervised clinical experience at the Center for Language, Speech, and Hearing and at least two off-campus sites. Sample course: SLHS 632 Language Disorders in Children II.

Career pathways

Speech-language pathologist in healthcare, schools and clinics.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Audiology (AuD) and Speech-Language Pathology (MA/SLP): two-step application through CSDCAS (deadline January 15) and the UMass Supplemental Application (by January 24); fall admission only; bachelor's degree from an accredited US institution or international equivalent; five CSDCAS essays and one supplemental essay; minimum of three letters of recommendation; resume/CV; GRE not required or considered. International applicants: TOEFL of 100 or higher typical; NACES course-by-course credential evaluation for non-US transcripts. MA/SLP prerequisites: anatomy and physiology of speech and hearing mechanisms, phonetic processing, speech and language development, introduction to speech science, introduction to audiology, introduction to aural rehabilitation, speech and language disorders; 25 hours of guided clinical observation; ASHA general education coursework in biological science, physical science, social science and statistics.

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.

Intake: Fall only; CSDCAS deadline January 15

Duration: 2 academic years (4 semesters)

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