Program Overview
The Language Pathology at University of Nebraska Kearney is a MEd programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Language Pathology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 495 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 226 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Kearney, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Language Pathology programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Neurological Foundations
- Augmentative/Alternative Communication
- Reading and Writing Strategies for the SLP
- Dysphagia
- Practicum in Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice and Resonance Disorders
- Motor Speech Disorders
- TBI and Related Disorders
- Seminar in Speech-Language Pathology
- Fluency Disorders
- Aphasia Rehabilitation
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Competitive Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores,
- Undergraduate overall grade point average of B or better,
- Undergraduate Communication Disorders major grade point average of B+ or better,
- Graduate grade point average of B+,
- Three letters of recommendation, and
- Written communication skills assessed with submission of a personal statement for the on-line application.
- International students must meet the Graduate School minimum TOEFL score and all of the above minimum admission criteria.
- Top candidates for admission will be contacted regarding the next phase of the admission process, a CDIS Department interview/intake to be completed via video conferencing.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 495 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 226 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 495 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 226 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Nebraska Kearney directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Nebraska Kearney
University of Nebraska Kearney
Kearney, United States
The University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK) is a public university in Kearney, Nebraska, United States. It is a part of the University of Nebraska system. The university was formed in 1903 by the...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 53