MS Speech-Language Pathology at West Virginia University

Programme overview

Both the five-semester, full-time on-campus Master of Science (MS) program in Speech-Language Pathology six- to ten-semester, full-time online Master of Science (MS) program in Speech-Language Pathology provide aspiring professionals the competence to diagnose and treat the full range of communicative disorders in all age groups. The program affords students opportunities in externships, interprofessional practice, and research. The program provides academic and unique clinical instruction across the lifespan.

Faculty: School of Medicine | Duration: 70 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Morgantown, WV, United States

What you will study

Required coursework includes Audiological Foundations, Evidence-Based Practice in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Neurophysiological Bases of Speech and Language, Voice Disorders, Speech Sound Disorders, Developmental Language Disorders: Early Stages, Acquired Motor Speech Disorders. Programme/major requirements total 70 credit hours.

Career pathways

Career opportunities continue to expand and grow at a rate faster than the national average or speech-language pathology jobs. Graduates of the program are qualified to seek employment in a wide variety of settings, including schools, hospitals, clinics, special treatment centers, and private practice.

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Entry requirements

Graduate Admissions Philosophy We commit to the mission and vision of the Division of Communication Sciences & Disorders by adopting a holistic review process that fosters a diverse and inclusive culture. We welcome students who are reflective critical thinkers and embody curiosity, compassion, collaboration, as well as an openness to feedback. Admission Requirements Applicants will be considered for our graduate programs if they have remarkable personal attributes that are predictive of academic and clinical success, high academic achievement, and English proficiency. Personal attributes . Applicants are expected to possess remarkable personal characteristics that are necessary for success in graduate study as well as in professional clinical practice: a desire for lifelong learning, critical thinking ability, strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, and an openness to receiving constructive feedback. Academic achievement . Applicants must have: Obtained a baccalaureate degree or equivalent from a properly recognized institution of higher learning prior to starting the program. Maintained an overall undergraduate grade point average of at least 2.8 (where ‘A’ = 4.0). Completed the prerequisite coursework listed below with a grade of ‘C’ or better. At least one course in each of the following CSD content areas: Phonetics Language Acquisition/Development Anatomy & Physiology of Speech and Hearing Speech & Hearing Science Introduction to Audiology At least one course in...

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 made through the WVU online graduate application with a $75 application fee (waivers for WVU and WVU Medicine employees, active military and veterans, AmeriCorps and Peace Corps members); minimum cumulative GPA 2.75 on a 4.0 scale for regular admission, and some programmes require higher. International graduate applicants also pay the non-refundable $75 fee.

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