Overview

The Speech and Hearing Sciences (clinical) programme at Indiana University Bloomington is a comprehensive master level course designed to train the next generation of speech-language pathologists. This accredited curriculum provides students with extensive exposure to all facets of the field, ensuring they are prepared for professional certification. By combining rigorous academic coursework with hands-on clinical experience, the university ensures that graduates are ready to meet the diverse needs of patients with communication disorders.

Why Speech and Hearing Sciences (clinical) at Indiana University Bloomington?

Choosing this programme means joining a department with a long-standing reputation for excellence in clinical training and research. The curriculum is fully accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology, which guarantees that the education meets the highest national standards. Students benefit from the university's dedicated on-site clinics, including the IU Hearing Clinic and the IU Speech-Language Clinic, providing a supportive environment for initial clinical rotations. Furthermore, the department offers a specialised Bilingual Track for those interested in Spanish-English speech-language pathology, reflecting a commitment to modern, diverse healthcare needs.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 35577 per year
National fee: USD 35577 per year
Local fee: USD 35577 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum is structured to be completed over two years, typically spanning five semesters including a summer session. The final semester is dedicated to immersive off-campus clinical externships. Modules may include:

Speech-Language Pathology
Clinical Practicum
Childhood Communication Disorders
Adult Communication Disorders
Clinical Issues Seminar
Bilingual Speech-Language Pathology

Careers with Speech and Hearing Sciences (clinical)

Graduates from this programme are highly sought after and currently hold professional roles across numerous states, including New York, Texas, Washington, and Florida. Upon completing the required clinical fellowship year, alumni are eligible for the Certificate of Clinical Competency. This qualification enables them to obtain professional licensure in all 50 U.S. states and Washington D.C. Most graduates find employment as speech-language pathologists in diverse settings such as hospitals, schools, private practices, and rehabilitation centres, where they diagnose and treat a wide range of communication and swallowing disorders.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Phonological Disorders

Cognitive-Communication Disorders in Brain Injury and Disease

Language Disorders in Children

Aphasia

Voice Disorders

Dysphagia

Stuttering

Motor Speech Disorders

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

32 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bloomington, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

The University Graduate School will consider applications from students holding baccalaureate degrees from Indiana University or from other accredited four-year collegiate institutions.

The University Graduate School may admit students who do not meet stated admission criteria provided that the deficiencies amount to no more than one year’s work.
The dean will determine the condition of admission in such cases. If more than a year’s work is deficient, students should apply to the University Graduate School for admission to the Continuing Nondegree Program.

Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

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Non-residents

35577 USD / year

≈ 35577 USD / year
Out-of-State

35577 USD / year

≈ 35577 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

35577 USD / year

≈ 35577 USD / year

Living costs

Bloomington

United States

1071 - 1733 USD / month

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

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