Overview

The objective of the Communication Sciences and Disorders program from The University of Maine is to prepare beginning clinicians for independent professional employment.The graduate program extends over a two-year period for regular, full-time students (September entry only).Experienced clinicians and a faculty-student ratio with considerable individual attention ensures high-quality supervision of practicum.In addition to weekly observations of the student’s practicum, the supervisor and student have one-hour meetings each week to discuss the various aspects of the student’s clinical work.

The MA program meets the current academic and clinical requirements for clinical certification in Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). As a matter of policy, we require those students admitted to the program to meet these certification standards.

Career

Graduates with an MA degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders find positions as speech-language pathologists in schools, hospitals, and other service agencies, as well as in private practice.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Practicum experiences are provided under the auspices of the University’s Conley Speech, Language and Hearing Center, which offers on-campus and outreach services to a variety of individuals with language, speech and hearing disorders.

Additional clinical placements are in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, public and private schools, and community speech and hearing centers.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

32 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Speech Pathology View 268 other Masters in Speech Pathology in United States

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed online application

Three letters of recommendation

Official transcript of all previous college or university work

Official test scores

$65 application fee

Tuition Fee

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International

30528 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30528 USD per year during 24 months.
National

30528 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30528 USD per year during 24 months.
In-State

10026 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10026 USD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Orono

1216 - 1888 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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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Communication Sciences and Disorders.

Available Scholarships

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