Overview

The program is designed to lead to professional licensure by the State of Ohio Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.

Mission

The mission of the Speech-Language Pathology program of The University of Akron is to provide Ohio with a pool of speech-language pathologists who are dedicated to helping individuals achieve full communication potential. To that end, the School:

Prepares speech-language pathologists through professional education and clinical training who can diagnose and treat a variety of communication disorders in a variety of settings;

Enhances service to the professional community through continuing education, mentoring, consulting, joint research and provision of clinical service through contracts;

Provides for research and clinical service through entrepreneurship and external funding from federal, state, and local agencies.

Engages in professional, cross-disciplinary training and research partnerships in the University, regional, and statewide communities.

Program Outcomes

Graduates of the Speech-Language Pathology graduate programs will:

Demonstrate a broad-based knowledge of the foundations, theories, and application of speech-language pathology.

Demonstrate clinical competencies in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of speech-language disorders.

Present knowledge of research principles and their integration into evidence based practice in speech-language pathology.

Demonstrate understanding of the ethical standards and conduct expected for professionals in the field of speech-language pathology.

Present knowledge of professional issues that confront practitioners in the field of speech-language pathology

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Aspects of Normal Language Development

Augmentative Communication

Multicultural Considerations for Audiologists & Speech-Language Pathologists

Child, Illness and Loss

Facilitating Support Groups

Child in the Hospital

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-20 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-16 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
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Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Akron, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

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Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Hold a bachelor's degree in speech-language pathology or complete an undergraduate sequence of courses in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Qualifying examinations: GRE and GMAT scores (must have been taken within five years).
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Letters of Recommendation
English language proficiency (TOEFL/IETLS) for students whose native language is not English

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

24090 USD / year

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Out-of-State

24090 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

14490 USD / year

≈ 14490 USD / year

Living costs

Akron

United States

890 - 1300 USD / month

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