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Speech Pathology and Audiology

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Degree MEd
Duration 42 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Charlottesville, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Speech Pathology and Audiology at University of Virginia is a MEd programme in Humanities over 42 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 Pathology and Audiology 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

  1. Duration: 42 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Location: Charlottesville, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Speech Pathology and Audiology programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

The Blue Path curriculum is completed in five consecutive semesters (summers included). The Blue Path curriculum is designed for:

  • Individuals with an undergraduate degree in communication disorders; and
  • Individuals with an undergraduate degree in something other than communication disorders who have successfully completed all of the ASHA pre-professional courses at another CAA-accredited program.

Students with a background in communication sciences and disorders have already completed the four required pre-professional courses, with a B- or better grade: 

  1. Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanisms
  2. Speech and Hearing Sciences
  3. Introduction to Audiology
  4. Phonetics

To learn more about specific courses taken as part of the completion of this degree, visit the Graduate Record website. UVA's Graduate Record represents the official repository for academic program requirements. 

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Approximately 25-30 individuals are selected for the new class each year. Typically, about half of these individuals have undergraduate degrees in communication sciences and disorders (CSD) and about half have undergraduate degrees in areas other than CSD.Admission decisions are based on several pieces of information: GPA, GRE, letters of recommendation, a personal statement, and extra-curricular activities. Ideally, letters of recommendation come from individuals in a university setting: instructors, supervisors, deans, etc. Typically, the applicants we accept have GPAs above 3.0 (average equals about 3.4) and an average GRE of 150 verbal and a quantitative of 150. However, these GPA and GRE numbers do not constitute absolute minima; we have accepted exceptional students with numbers below those benchmarks. All of an applicant\xc2\x92s materials are carefully considered; the applicant\xc2\x92s personal statement and letters of recommendation are very important, as is what an applicant has done outside the classroom.An application file is forwarded to our program by the Curry School Admissions Office only when all required materials have been received. Prior to that point, we have no knowledge of application files. Therefore, applicants should be proactive in making certain that their file is complete. All application materials must be sent directly to the Curry Office of Admission - please do not send any materials directly to the department.Please see our FAQ page for further information.Essential Skills. Speech-language pathology students must demonstrate effective and professional communication with individuals and groups (e.g., clients, parents, members of the professional community, faculty members, and fellow students). Effective professional communication includes professional oral communication, interpersonal communication skills, and professional writing skills (e.g., SOAP notes, diagnostic reports, treatment plans, and telecommunications). That is, the speech-language pathology student must demonstrate proficiency in English in both oral and written expressions. Speech fluency, articulation, language comprehension, as well as voice quality and resonance must be adequately within functional limits in order to provide professional services.

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.

Application Deadline

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  • Start Date EDHS 8691
  • Language English
  • Duration 42 months
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