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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.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme 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
- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 69
Credits
60 alternative credits
Delivered
Blended
Disciplines
Communication Sciences Special Education Linguistics View 711 other Masters in Linguistics in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
GRE® 3.5 (analytical)
English requirements
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 69
Other requirements
General requirements
- All graduate applicants must complete the online Grad Application. A one-time application fee of $40 is required
- Official transcripts from a regionally or nationally accredited institution are required and should be sent directly to the UWG Graduate Admissions Office
- A bachelor's degree in communication sciences and disorders, speech and hearing sciences, speech-language pathology, or equivalent
- 3.0 or better GPA
- Official GRE Scores
- 3 Letters of Recommendation
- Personal Statement/Essay
- Passing score on the GACE Program Admission Assessment, Combined Test I, II, and III; or
- The GACE Program Admission Assessment
- Interview
- English language proficiency
Tuition Fee
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International
11220 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5610 USD per semester during 24 months. -
National
11220 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5610 USD per semester during 24 months. -
In-State
2892 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1446 USD per semester during 24 months.
Living costs for Carrollton
900 - 1400 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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