Master's program applicants should have a major or electives in speech and hearing sciences that comprise a minimum of 24 semester hours of coursework in the field. In addition, 6 semester hours in biological/physical sciences, 3 hours in mathematics, 6 hours in behavioral and/or social sciences, and 6 hours of English are required. The master's program with an emphasis in the clinical sciences requires a minimum of 36 graduate hours of study. The students' academic preparation and clinical training is broad based. The program fulfills ASHA certification requirements. Clinical teaching is provided in University clinics and in a variety of externship sites such as schools, specialty programs, and medical and rehabilitation centers.


Applicants to the doctoral program must have a baccalaureate degree prior to enrolling. The typical applicant has completed a master's degree but one is not required. Successful applicants will have completed coursework in physical or life sciences and mathematics, as well as, in their major area of study. The doctoral program offers individualized courses of study designed to match each student's research interests with the coursework and mentored research experience needed to engage in independent research. A variety of research opportunities are available for students to work collaboratively with top scientists in the field and to undertake multidisciplinary studies and research. Students are required to complete a minimum of 36 graduate semester hours pertaining to human communication and its disorders exclusive of dissertation research and audits. Two research rotations are required prior to beginning dissertation research.