MS Speech Pathology and Audiology at University of Nevada, Reno

Programme overview

The M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology is a full-time, lockstep program designed to provide the academic and clinical training needed for ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence. Students complete at least 375 supervised clinical clock hours on campus and in external placements.

Faculty: School of Medicine | Department: Speech Pathology and Audiology | Duration: Two years (five consecutive semesters), full-time | Study mode: full-time | Location: Reno, NV, United States

What you will study

The curriculum addresses ASHA's nine core areas including developmental and neurogenic speech and language disorders, speech sound disorders, fluency, voice and resonance, feeding and swallowing, cognitive-communication, AAC, craniofacial disorders and motor speech disorders. Electives include a thesis option and an endoscopic examination course. The degree requires a minimum of 56 graduate credits (up to 63 with electives or thesis).

Career pathways

Speech-language pathologist; graduates are prepared for the Praxis exam, Clinical Fellowship and ASHA certification.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate School requirements apply (domestic applicants): bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution and minimum undergraduate GPA 2.75 for a master's degree.

Requirements published at faculty level.

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 entry terms are Spring, Summer and Fall 2027 for most programmes; several programmes (for example MPH, PhD Public Health, MSW on campus, DPT) accept Fall applicants only.

Graduate application fee is $60 for domestic students and $95 for international students. Applications are submitted by programme through TargetX, GradCAS, BusinessCAS, SOPHAS or EngineeringCAS as listed on the Graduate School apply page.

Apply through the official page: https://www.unr.edu/grad/apply

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