MA in Communication Sciences and Disorders in Orono United States | University of Maine

The Master of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders (available with thesis or non-thesis options) equips students with the skills needed to deliver exceptional clinical services in speech-language pathology.

This program aims to train entry-level clinicians for autonomous professional practice.
Designed as a two-year curriculum for full-time students (with enrollment exclusively in September), the program offers intensive training.
Students benefit from seasoned clinicians and a favorable faculty-to-student ratio, ensuring personalized guidance during clinical practicums.

Supervisors conduct weekly observations of student practicums along with dedicated one-hour sessions to review clinical performance and progress.
Practical training occurs through the University's Conley Speech, Language and Hearing Center, delivering both on-campus and community-based services to diverse populations with communication disorders.
Supplementary clinical placements include hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, educational institutions, and specialized speech and hearing clinics.
The MA curriculum fulfills all academic and clinical prerequisites for ASHA's Speech-Language Pathology certification, with program admission contingent upon meeting these professional standards.

Alumni typically secure roles as speech-language pathologists across educational, healthcare, and community settings, or establish independent practices.