Northern Arizona University

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.S.-Clinical Speech Pathology

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The Graduate Program in Communication Sciences and Disorders is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American-Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Graduates are awarded a Master of Science (M.S.) in Clinical Speech Pathology. The program has a strong clinical emphasis which places a high premium on addressing the communicative and learning needs of culturally and linguistically diverse populations and includes a comprehensive, up-to-date array of academic course work and clinical practica that mirror current needs in the field. Program offerings include a traditional, full-time track and a four-summer "Summers-Only" track.. The Summers-Only track involves being on the Flagstaff Mountain Campus for three consecutive summers, as well as taking on-line courses and participating in practica experiences each of the intervening spring and fall semesters; the fourth summer comprises an externship experience. Some of the courses taken in the summer sessions may also be offered in an on-line format. The 63-semester-credit-hour program consists of 45 credit hours of academic course work, 6 credit hours of clinical practicum, and a 12-credit-hour clinical externship. With approval, students may transfer up to 15 specific semester credit hours from another graduate program toward their graduate degree at NAU. Graduate students have the opportunity to work closely with faculty who are ASHA-certified and who have extensive experience and specialized training in various aspects of clinical speech-language pathology, audiology, or speech, language and hearing science. Some faculty may be visiting professors who are prominent leaders in the field from other universities. Join us at NAU; an outstanding faculty, a beautiful campus, and an interesting and challenging program await you!

Accreditation:

Program is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology. NAU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA).

# of Credits Required:

66

International Student Requirements:

Non-native English speakers must also submit a current, official TOEFL score. Your score for Test of English as a Foreign Language (minimum score must be 250 computer-based, 600 paper-based, or 100 internet-based.) The minimum International English Language Testing System score is 7.0.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition In-State Full Time:

7398 USD

Tuition Out of State Full Time:

18172 USD

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Intensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Small City

Size & Settings: 20,000 and above