Program Overview
The Speech and Hearing Sciences (Speech-Language Pathology) at University of Southern Mississippi is a Master 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 Speech and Hearing Sciences (Speech-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 493 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 402 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Hattiesburg, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Speech and Hearing Sciences (Speech-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
- SHS 513- Voice
- SHS 516- Aphasia
- SHS 518- Clinical Methods
- SHS 519- Organic Disorders
- SHS 601- Research Design
- SHS 642- Communication Problems of the Aged
- SHS 643- Evaluation and Treatment of Dysphagia in Adults
- SHS 644- Augmentative Communication
- SHS 646- Multicultural Issues
- SHS 648- Motor Speech Disorders and Cerebral Palsy
- SHS 650- Traumatic Brain Injury
- SHS 687- On-campus practicum
- SHS 694- Off-campus practicum
- SHS 695- Off-campus practicum
- SHS 702- Language Disorders
- SHS 712- Articulation Disorders
- SHS 716- Stuttering
- SHS 719- Evaluation of Children
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
TOEFL/IBT scoresThe College of Health and SHS require a minimum TOEFL/IBT score of 79 for all non-English speaking graduate applicants (who graduated from non-English speaking Universities).
GPA and GREGraduate admissions are competitive, so students with the highest GPA and GRE score have the best chance for acceptance. Factors such as extra-curricular activities, prior work experience, and letters of recommendation are also considered.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 493 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 402 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 493 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 402 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Southern Mississippi 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 Southern Mississippi
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, United States
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-02-18
- Start Date 2018-01-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months