The Division of Communication Sciences and Disorders offers a master of arts in speech-language pathology (M.A.) which provides the necessary academic and clinical experiences leading to professional certification and state licensure. Teacher licensure is also an available option. Students typically complete the program in two years. It includes a planned sequence of core courses, practicum courses, elective opportunities, ongoing clinical experiences, a thesis option, and a choice between one or two externships near the end of the program. Students satisfy all American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) academic and clinical requirements for certification, including the National Teacher’s Examination (Praxis) in Speech-Language Pathology as part of the degree program.

Two tracks are available. Students choosing Track A pursue research opportunities with faculty, leading to a thesis; or may prefer additional coursework, and one externship. Track B requires completion of two externships and may be preferred by students desiring a greater variety of clinical experiences. For example, a student may choose to extern in both medical and school settings or perhaps obtain different experiences in separate medical settings. Externships are available throughout the U.S. and Canada through contractual agreements with certified professionals in those sites.

Admissions Policy:

Application information and test requirements are available on the program’s website, www.ohio.edu/chsp/rcs/csd/academics/slp.cfm.

All application information must be submitted by January 1st. For additional information, please review the above website.

All documents received by the University in connection with an application for admission become the property of Ohio University. They will not be returned or forwarded to another agency or college/university.

Change Policy: The M.A. program is a lock-step program and does not normally accept transfer credits from other graduate programs within Ohio University. Requirements for degree change are the same as for admission.

Transfer Policy: The M.A. program is a lock-step program and does not normally accept transfer credits from another institution. Requirements for transfer are the same as for admission.

Opportunities: Students are prepared to perform clinical work as speech-language pathologists in facilities such as public schools, private practice, hospitals, nursing homes, and rehabiliation centers. Student who wish to continue in academics and pursue a research career may apply to a Ph.D. program in speech-language pathology.