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

Starting 2027-05-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

More details

International applicants should apply six (6) months prior to the term of desired enrollment, unless your program's deadline is earlier.

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

Carrollton, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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3.5 _(analytical)

English requirements

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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 Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

28050 USD / year

≈ 28050 USD / year
Out-of-State

28050 USD / year

≈ 28050 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7230 USD / year

≈ 7230 USD / year

Living costs

Carrollton

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Living costs

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