University of Iowa’s speech pathology program has been ranked the number one program for speech pathology by U.S. News and World Report. The university offers both master’s and doctorate level degrees in speech pathology and audiology through the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders. Students have the option of taking the thesis or non-thesis track to earn a Master of Arts degree. Prior to admission to University of Iowa, students must take the Graduate Records Examination (GRE) test. Master’s degree candidates have several programs to choose from, including the professional program and the general program. The professional program aims to prepare students for employment as a clinical speech pathologist and for certification from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. The general program aims to prepare students to enter a doctorate level program in speech pathology.
University of Iowa
Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology
119 Speech and Hearing Center
Iowa City, IA 52242
(319) 335-8719
uiowa.edu
Northwestern University ranks among the top programs in the United States for speech pathology according to U.S. News and World Report. Northwestern offers a Master of Arts degree in speech and language pathology. The program’s main goal is to teach students how to diagnose and treat speech, language and swallowing disorders. Upon graduations, many students enter the workforce as a speech pathologist in a clinical setting. Northwestern’s program features a unique combination of research, clinical observation and practice. Students are prepared to take and pass the Praxis exam, allowing them to work as clinical pathologists. In addition to the general program, students may also choose to complete specializations in early intervention and neurogenic disorders.
Northwestern University
Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
2240 Campus Drive
Evanston, IL 60280
(847) 491-3066
northwestern.edu
Purdue University ranks among U.S. News and World report’s best graduate schools for speech pathology. The university offers programs at the master’s and doctorate levels for speech pathology students. The master’s degree program has been designed for students who wish to enter the workforce as a clinical speech pathologist and do not wish to obtain a Ph.D. Purdue works closely with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, the Indiana Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board and the Indiana Department of Education to ensure its master degree candidates meet the necessary education, clinical and certification requirements. This is an educational program truly designed to ensure graduates have the tools necessary for a successful career.
Purdue University
Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences
500 Oval Drive
West Lafayette, IN 47907
(765) 494-3786
purdue.edu