Master of Science in Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences

Our Masters of Science (MS) program involves both coursework exploring the nature, diagnosis, and treatment of communication disorders across the lifespan and hands-on training in the department's in-house and external pediatric and adult clinical practicum sites. Our MS students are encouraged to become involved in cutting-edge research with the program's internationally-recognized research faculty. Our program is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Our students may have opportunities that include the Aphasia Clinic, the Cochlear Implant Habilitation Program, the Autism Clinic Extension, Diamond Children's/University of Arizona Medical Center, Chapel Haven West, The Child Language Center/Wings on Words Program, the ALS/MDA Clinic located at University of Arizona Medical Center, and and working with clients with AAC. We have many additional opportunities not listed here.
We offer a traditional two-year MS program for students with a background in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences as well a three-year MS program designed for students with a background in another area of study. Determination of the two-year vs. three-year track is made by the faculty based on a review of each application.

Personal Statement
The personal statement serves as both a writing sample and a chance for you to let us know about your interest in the field. The best personal statements do not simply repeat information already addressed in the application, but give us insight into the candidate. There is no formula for a good personal statement, so dont worry if your story is different from your peers. We appreciate diversity.
In one page, single-spaced, size 11 or 12 font, with standard margins, address the following:
a. Explain why you are interested in the field of Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology. You may comment on aspects of the discipline that interest you, insights gained from coursework, clinical, research or other personal experiences.
b. Describe your career goals.
Resume
Please list any relevant experiences you have had in the following areas:
Leadership experience, extracurricular activities, and volunteer experiences
Research experience.
Supervised clinical practicum experiences [include the nature of the disorder(s)]
Work experience (including military experience)
Any academic, scholarly, or professional awards you have received
For each experience, please address the following: Time you spent doing the activity (ex: 20 hours per week, 5 hours a month), Date range of your experience (ex: August 2018 May 2020), A few bullet points to highlight information about your experiences. Include your responsibilities, accomplishments, and what you learned.
Official Transcripts from all colleges/universities that you attended
UA Graduate College Application requirements:

Three Letters of Recommendation from individuals who can comment on your academic and clinical skills and/or your research potential. We recommend that at least two letters be from faculty members.
Unofficial Transcripts from all colleges/universities that you attended
Other Requirements

ASHA required coursework for certification
1 course in Physical Science (Physics or Chemistry)
1 course in Biological Sciences (human or animal emphasis)
1 course in Behavioral/Social Sciences
1 statistics course

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - minimum score of 79 iBT (or 60 on the revised PBT with no section score lower than 15). Individual MyBest scores must also be dated within 2 years of the enrollment term to be considered valid.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - minimum composite score of 7, with no subject area below a 6
Minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) - 3.00