Overview
The Speech-Language Pathology program of University of West Georgia provides opportunities for students to complete a number of clinical hours on the campus. However, students are required to complete clinical hours in other settings.
The program prepares students for a professional career in the identification, assessment, and treatment of all communication disorders, including language, articulation, voice, resonance, fluency, and swallowing disorders. Successful completion of program and other professional requirements is designed to lead the applicant toward obtaining a Master of Education degree (M.Ed.) in Speech-Language Pathology, Georgia Professional Standards Commission (PSC) certification, Georgia Licensure in Speech-Language Pathology, and ASHA's Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC).
Objectives
The mission of the Communication Sciences and Disorders is to prepare speech-language pathology professionals to deliver and promote the highest professional standards in a variety of clinical and educational settings, across a culturally and linguistically diverse client population. This is accomplished through the integration of traditional and emerging pedagogy, technologies, an a focus on excellence across a wide spectrum of communication disorders, from infancy through adulthood.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Educational Psychology
- Instructional Technology
- Stuttering: Theory and Research
- Voice and Resonance Disorders
- Assessment and Treatment of Neurogenic Communication Disorders
- Aural Habilitation and Rehabilitation
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Speech Pathology View 241 other Masters in Speech Pathology in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- 3.0 or better GPA
- Official GRE Scores: Combined score (Verbal + Quantitative) of 284 or higher. Analytical Writing Score of 2.5 or higher.
- 3 Letters of Recommendation from professional references. It is highly recommended that at least two letters should come from university faculty who can write about your academic skills and performance. Applicants should use the electronic Recommendation Request Forms available in their accounts after their application has been submitted.
- Personal Statement/Essay (click here for official guidelines)
- Interview - By invitation only if selected as a finalist candidate.
- Satisfactory results on the College of Education Criminal Background Check.
Tuition Fee
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International
28050 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 935 USD per credit during 24 months. -
National
28050 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 935 USD per credit during 24 months. -
In-State
7230 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 241 USD per credit during 24 months.
Living costs for Carrollton
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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