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The Master of Arts (M.A.) program in Communication Disorders focuses on clinical training, equipping future professionals for careers in healthcare facilities, private practices, and educational settings. This curriculum fulfills the essential educational and clinical standards needed for state certification as a speech-language pathologist and for ASHA's Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology. The program holds accreditation from ASHA's Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA).
Prospective students pursuing this graduate degree are advised to successfully complete the Praxis Examination in Speech-Language Pathology prior to completing their studies, which can replace the mandatory departmental comprehensive exam.
This nationally recognized program fosters close collaboration between students and accomplished faculty members who are leaders in research, teaching, and clinical practice. With favorable faculty-to-student ratios, the program ensures personalized guidance, exceptional clinical supervision, and academic rigor. Program alumni demonstrate strong competitiveness in the national job market.