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Speech Pathology and Audiology

Saint Mary's College of California
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Tuition USD 27,890 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 8,104 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MA
Delivery On-campus
Location Moraga, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Speech Pathology and Audiology at The University of Iowa is a MA programme in Humanities, 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. Language of instruction: English
  2. Study mode: On-campus
  3. Tuition: USD 27,890 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 8,104 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  4. Location: Iowa City, 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

Course Structure

  1. Phonetics: Theory and Applications
  2. Basic Acoustics for Speech and Hearing
  3. Anatomy and Physiology of Speech Production
  4. Introduction to Hearing Science
  5. Basic Neuroscience for Speech and Hearing
  6. Psychology of Language
  7. Language Acquisition
  8. Hearing Loss and Audiometry
  9. Elementary Statistics and Inference

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

The Master of Arts program in speech pathology and audiology with research emphasis (general emphasis) requires a minimum of 38 s.h. of graduate credit. The program is designed for students who intend to pursue a Ph.D. or who seek additional education but do not intend to work professionally in the United States as speech-language pathologists or audiologists. It typically includes a substantial portion of the courses in the M.A. with professional emphasis and Au.D. curricula.Students in the M.A. research emphasis program are required to complete a thesis and defend their research successfully at a final oral examination.The program typically requires two years to complete. Specific course work required depends on the student\'s background and interests.The Master of Arts program in speech pathology and audiology with professional emphasis in speech-language pathology requires a minimum of 38 s.h. of graduate credit, although students typically earn 60-65 s.h. of credit by the time they complete the degree. The program prepares clinicians in speech-language pathology to be able to function independently in a variety of clinical settings. Graduates of the program meet all academic and practicum requirements for clinical certification by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and for licensure by the State of Iowa. The program is designed to ensure that upon graduation, the student will meet requirements for immediate professional employment.M.A. students usually have a background of undergraduate courses in speech and hearing science, psychology of language, and human behavior that is equivalent to an undergraduate major in speech and hearing science at the University of Iowa.Before registering in the program, entering M.A. students receive descriptive materials about basic science core courses considered to be required preparation for the M.A. program, and required M.A. clinical core courses for which the department may accept comparable courses taken at the undergraduate level. Decisions about incorporating background course work in these areas are made by the faculty advisor in consultation with the student and the instructors of the basic science or clinical core courses. Entering students must have completed the following courses or their equivalents.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 27,890 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 8,104 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 27,890 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 8,104 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact The University of Iowa 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.

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Saint Mary's College of California

Moraga, United States

Saint Mary's College of Californiais aprivateCatholic college inMoraga, California, United States. Established in 1863, it is administered by theDe La Salle Brothers. The college offers...

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