Speech - Language Pathology, M.A.

The School of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology offers a Master of Arts degree in Speech-Language Pathology. The program in Speech-Language Pathology is designed to lead to professional licensure by the Ohio Speech and Hearing Professionals Board and The Ohio Department of Education. The Master of Arts degree in Speech-Language Pathology program meets all requirements for accreditation by the Council of Academic Accreditation of The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Admission Requirements

• Hold an undergraduate major in speech-language pathology or completed post-baccalaureate in speech-language pathology.
• Complete requirements for admission and send to Graduate School:
  • University of Akron Graduate School application with intent to major in speech-language pathology.
  • CSDCAS application which includes: official transcript with fall term grades included, three letters of recommendation with one being from an in-field instructor, GRE scores, resume, and statement of purpose.
• Participation in group interview (for invited students only)

Applications for admission are accepted and considered only once per year for the Fall term. Admission is competitive.

Applications for admission for the following academic year should be received by December 15.

Degree Requirements