Master of Science in Clinical Speech - Language Pathology

Help your patients communicate. If you are considering a career as a Speech-Language Pathologist, our Master of Science degree in Clinical Speech-Language Pathology will prepare you to provide expert care to people of all ages in settings from schools to clinics to hospitals. Our graduate degree is available in a number of flexible pathways. The Full Time Track, which can be completed in six terms, is ideal if your undergraduate degree is in Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD), while the Leveler Track is for you if your undergraduate degree is not in CSD, and can be completed in seven terms. The Part-Time Summer Track, offered in Yuma or Flagstaff, is perfect for working professionals including SLPAs or the equivalent in your state taken over four full-time summer terms and four to five part-time fallspring terms. And if you are ready to move fast, our Accelerated BS to MS Track allows you to begin your Master's in Clinical Speech-Language Pathology while simultaneously completing your Bachelor's in CSD, with the remainder of the program taking place over five terms.

Admission requirements Individual program admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required. Complete the Communication Sciences and Disorders Centralized Application Service (CSDCAS) application. List of courses taken in the field. Prerequisite Coursework Foundational Science/Statistics Course Requirements The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) 2020 Certification Standards (IV-A) require that applicants for the Certificate of Clinical Competence must have demonstrated knowledge of the statistics as well as the biological sciences, physical sciences, and social/behavioral sciences. At the time of program admission, you must have at least one 3 unit course in each of the following areas: Biological Sciences. Lab not required. Human or animal sciences, e.g., biology, human anatomy and physiology, neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, human genetics, and veterinary science. The introductory course for Biology majors (BIO 181 in Arizona universities) will meet this requirement. Chemistry or Physics. Lab not required. Social/Behavioral Sciences e.g., psychology, sociology, anthropology. Statistics - course with "statistics" in the title. Research methodology will not fulfill this requirement. Prerequisite Course Content Area Requirements Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Swallowing Hearing Science Communication Development in Children Neurological Foundations of Speech, Language and Hearing If not previously taken, this course will be integrated into your graduate program of study. Phonetics Speech Science Introduction to Audiology Essay/Letter of Intent/Personal Statement, Recommendation(s)/Reference(s), See the application for details.Applicants must have earned a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution and a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 out of a 4.0 scale to be considered for regular admission. Admitted students are expected to have undergraduate educational experiences, including general education studies, that are similar to those required for a baccalaureate at Northern Arizona University. Applicants who have earned their degree(s) from an international institution must submit official transcripts directly from the university or college. The transcripts must be in the original language of the country accompanied by an English translation.