Speech Pathology & Audiology (Communicative Disorders M.S.)
The master’s program in speech pathology and audiology will advance your knowledge and specialization in the study of communicative disorders.
The Master of Science (M.S.) education program in speech-language pathology {residential} at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard, #310, Rockville, MD 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700.This accreditation is valid through April 30, 2028.
After successfully completing the program, one will have met the academic and clinical requirements for the ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP). The Clinic, well-known for its successful summer literacy project, recently received recognition from the Louisiana Scottish Rite Foundation, Inc., in the form of clinic funding, annual scholarships, and National Foundation Grants focused on the continued success of our literacy project and implementation of ASL services. Additional ongoing clinic partnerships include the Aphasia Center of Acadiana and the National Stuttering Association
This program prepares its students for licensure at the State level (some State requirements may vary) and certification through the American Speech-Language Hearing Association. For more information regarding credentialing requirements, please visit the licensure programs page.
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Innovative Graduate Research
Gain experience in conducting clinical research on language, literacy, speech, aphasia, cognitive communication, and stuttering. Faculty and graduate students collaborate to design evidence-based assessment and intervention practices at the cutting edge of innovation.
Clinical Experience
Our Speech, Language, and Hearing Center provides more than 10,000 hours annually of speech, language, and hearing services to a wide variety of clients with communication challenges and differences. You’ll gain clinical experience while helping local individuals and families in our community.
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The Master’s Program in Speech Language Pathology at UL Lafayette is fully accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. You will accomplish the breadth and depth of knowledge and experience required for national certification and state licensure through our state of the art coursework and our various on-campus and off-campus clinical settings. Have the specified number of clinical hours in a variety of clinical settings, and the coursework covers the depth and breadth of knowledge required for the ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP).
Student Organizations
Get valuable volunteer and professional experience in our student organizations. We have student chapters for the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA), Students for the Autism Society, Sign Language Club, and Sertoma Club — all of which volunteer in the community and help students prepare for careers in the helping professions or graduate school.
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