General Information

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Admissions Information

Admissions Requirements

Detailed information about the application process is available here: https://slhs.arizona.edu/graduate-program-application-instructions

Primary Application: Communication Sciences and Disorders Centralized Application Service (CSDCAS)

• Personal Statement
  • The personal statement serves as both a writing sample and a chance for you to let us know about your interest in the field. The best personal statements do not simply repeat information already addressed in the application, but give us insight into the candidate. There is no “formula” for a good personal statement, so don’t worry if your story is different from your peers. We appreciate diversity.
  • In one page, single-spaced, size 11 or 12 font, with standard margins, address the following:
    • a. Explain why you are interested in the field of Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology. You may comment on aspects of the discipline that interest you, insights gained from coursework, clinical, research or other personal experiences.
    • b. Describe your career goals.
• Resume
  • Please list any relevant experiences you have had in the following areas:
  • Leadership experience, extracurricular activities, and volunteer experiences
  • Research experience.
  • Supervised clinical practicum experiences [include the nature of the disorder(s)]
  • Work experience (including military experience)
  • Any academic, scholarly, or professional awards you have received​
  • For each experience, please address the following: Time you spent doing the activity (ex: 20 hours per week, 5 hours a month), Date range of your experience (ex: August 2018 – May 2020), A few bullet points to highlight information about your experiences. Include your responsibilities, accomplishments, and what you learned.
• Official Transcripts from all colleges/universities that you attended

Secondary Application: UA Graduate College Application

• Three Letters of Recommendation from individuals who can comment on your academic and clinical skills and/or your research potential.  We recommend that at least two letters be from faculty members.
• Unofficial Transcripts from all colleges/universities that you attended

Other Requirements

• ASHA Required Coursework for certification
  • 1 course in Physical Science (Physics or Chemistry)
  • 1 course in Biological Sciences (human or animal emphasis)
  • 1 course in Behavioral/Social Sciences
  • 1 statistics course
• Meet the Technical Standards for Speech-Language Pathology program

 

Standardized Tests

International Students need to meet the guidelines for admission for the Graduate College. Details are found here:  https://grad.arizona.edu/admissions/requirements/international-applicants

 

Funding Opportunities

• Teaching and Research Assistantships
• Scholarships

 

Admissions Deadlines

Domestic Applicants: February 1

International Applicants:  February 1

We do not offer Spring or Summer admission to our MS program.

 

International Conditional Admission

International applicants will not be considered for conditional admission by this program.

Other Information

The GRE Institution Code for The University of Arizona is 4832

Completion Requirements

Minimum Credit Units

36 

Core Coursework Requirements

The Master of Science academic preparation and clinical training is broad based, including coursework across a range of communication disorders.  

SLHS    Title                   Units

501      Professional Issues     1

511      Tool School     1

512      Evaluation Process in Speech-Language Pathology   3

543      Adult Language Disorders II    3

544      Adult Language Disorders I     3

552      Language Disorders School‐Age Children       3

555      Developmental Language Disorders   3

557      Dysphagia       3

566      Preclinical Speech Science      3

572      Speech Disorders I      3

574      Speech Disorders II     3

575      Neuromotor Speech Disorders           3

597-01      Workshop: Intro to Research       1

597-02     Workshop: Research Methods           1

 

 

Elective Coursework

In addition to the required coursework listed above, elective courework is available to enhance program of study.  Electives available within the department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Science include:

SLHS 510  Counseling (Fall, 7 week, 1 unit)

SLHS 535  Bilingualism, Multiculturalism, & Nonmainstream Dialects (Spring, 3 units)

SLHS 597  Augmentative and Alternative Communication (Workshop; Spring, 2 units)

SLHS 597  Medical Speech-Language Pathology (Workshop; Spring, 7 week, 1 unit)

SLHS 597  Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing Workshop; (Fall, 7 week, 1 unit)

SLHS 597  Vocal Wellness and Voice Production for the Classroom and Clinic  (Workshop; Fall & Spring, 7 week, 1 unit)

SLHS 597  Language and Imaging (Workshop; Spring, 2 units)

SLHS 696a Topics in Speech and Language (Seminar; check for current offerings)

 

Additional Requirements

Students completing the MS degree in clinical sciences must have coursework and practicum experiences meeting the certification requirements of the American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association (ASHA), this includes courses in these areas: 

571      Speech Sound Disorders         3

554      Auditory Rehabilitation          3

In addition, to meet ASHA requirements a demonstration of knowledge and skills in specified areas and a minimum of 400 clock hours of supervised clinical practicum must be completed in the practice of speech-language pathology. This includes:

• 25 hours of clinical observation followed by 375 hours of direct contact 
• Up to 75 hours of direct contact can be transferred from an undergraduate program 
• At least 325 hours must be completed during graduate training in at least three distinct settings. 
• ASHA allows for up to 75 hours to be obtained through alternative clinical education. These opportunities will be defined by the clinical faculty.

 

Student Handbook

Please refer to the Graduate Student Handbook for students who are pursuing this program of study.

 

Program StatisticsInformation about these numbers

Program-level Information
Application Acceptance Rate	9.23%
Avg. Time-to-degree (years)	2.00
Department-level Information
Enrollment Percent Male	8.06%
Enrollment Percent Female	91.94%
Enrollment Percent International	4.84%
Enrollment Percent URM	27.42%

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