Speech Language Pathology M.A.
Building clinical and professional competency in the field
The Master of Arts degree in Speech-Language Pathology is focused on building clinical and professional competency in the field, as well as certification by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Our program is set apart from others by a strong focus on applied learning, cutting-edge research, and by our outstanding faculty, who are experts in their field.
Through our program, students will gain real-world, clinical experience at the Roy Eblen Speech and Hearing Clinic, and at a variety of satellite centers. In this work, students assess and treat a variety of speech, language, and hearing disorders.
Employment
The employment rate for speech-language pathology graduate students. The number of speech pathologist jobs will increase 25%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Ranked
The program was named as a “Best Graduate Schools for Speech-Language Pathology” (U.S. News and World Report, 2021).
Accredited
By the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
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Career Opportunities
After you complete your graduate program in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology, you will have a variety of career opportunities in settings such as public schools, hospitals, home health care agencies, and private practice. Examples of careers are:
- Clinical Fellow
- Speech Language Pathologist
- Speech Pathologist
- Therapist
Courses & Curriculum
Our program consists of the following core classes:
- Research Methods in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
- Treatment of Child Language Disorders
- Disorders of Voice
- Motor Speech Disorders
- Advanced Clinical Practice
- Diagnostics in Communication Disorders
- Dysphagia
- Aphasia and Related Disorders
- Structural Disorders - Craniofacial and Head & Neck Cancer
- Seminar in Speech-Language Pathology
- Advanced Diagnostics in Communication Disorders
- Clinical Phonology
- Fluency Disorders
You can also review our plan of study by admission term:
Hands-On Learning
Graduate students receive clinical experience at the Roy Eblen Speech & Hearing Clinic and off-site clinical placements in the community across three semesters. During their final semester, graduate students complete two full-time internships under the supervision of a certified speech-language pathologist anywhere in the country. They also have the opportunity to work individually or in small groups with clinical instructors and clients. The department has multiple spaces with technology to support research, class instruction, and clinical services. Examples include the Voice lab, Augmentative and Alternative Communication lab, and Feeding and Swallowing lab.
Next Steps
Apply Now
Our application process is smooth and easy. You can apply now and pay your fee later or even get it waived, if you qualify. Current or former UNI students will also have their app fee waived.
Requirements for Admission
- Bachelor's degree in Communicative Sciences & Disorders or other bachelor's degree and equivalent prerequisites
- Resume
- Complete our Clinical Observation Hours form
- Three letters of recommendation
- 2.75 is the minimum GPA to be accepted without provision; applicants with a GPA lower than 2.75 may still be admitted provisionally, at the discretion of the program and the Graduate College
- Applicant Statement.
Requirements for International Applicants
Along with the basic application requirements, international applicants also need:
- Proof of English proficiency
- A copy of the personal data page of your passport
- A completed UNI Financial Statement and Certification form
- Non-refundable application fee.
Fund Your Degree
Get the opportunity to learn and fund your degree through hands-on experiences or earning monetary awards. Visit one of the following pages to learn about graduate assistantships, scholarships or additional details on Speech Language Pathology at University of Northern Iowa College of Arts, Humanities, and Sciences.