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Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders with a concentration in Speech-Language Pathology

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What will I learn?

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders offers the Master of Science Degree with a concentration in Speech-Language Pathology. The Master鈥檚 Program is a two-year program, consisting of 4 academic semesters of on-campus study (including one summer semester). The fifth semester is devoted to a full-time, off-campus externship. Students will be enrolled in practica experiences every semester. The practica will take place at the on-campus speech and hearing clinic as well as at various sites throughout Northwest Ohio.

The Master of Science program is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and meets the academic requirements of the Association鈥檚 Certificate of Clinical Competence as well as the requirements of licensure from the State of Ohio. Students may optionally pursue additional licensure required to work in Ohio public schools.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the M.S. degrees, students in the Communication Sciences & Disorders program are expected to be able to:

Integrate information pertaining to normal and abnormal human development across the life span for basic human communication and swallowing processes, including their biological, neurological, acoustic, psychological, developmental, and linguistic and cultural bases.

Evaluate communication and swallowing disorders and differences, including the appropriate etiologies, characteristics, and anatomical/physiological, acoustic, psychological, developmental, and linguistic and cultural correlates.

Demonstrate the principles and methods of prevention, assessment, and intervention for persons with communication and swallowing disorders, including consideration of anatomical/physiological, psychological, developmental, and linguistic and cultural correlates of the disorders.

Demonstrate ethical conduct.

Integrate research principles into evidence-based clinical practice.

Summarize contemporary professional issues.

Demonstrate knowledge of entry level and advanced certifications, licensure, and other relevant professional credentials, as well as local, state, and national regulations and policies relevant to professional practice.

Demonstrate skills in oral and written or other forms of communication sufficient for entry into professional practice.

Perform clinical treatment and assessment across the nine disorder areas: speech sound production; fluency; voice; language; hearing; swallowing; cognition; social aspects and AAC.

Which department am I in?

College of Health and Human Services

Study options

Full Time (51 Hours)

Tuition fees
US$11,224.80 per year
Instructional Fee: USD $5,612.40/semester; International Student fee: USD $3,994.20/semester

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

September 2025

Venue

Bowling Green State University

BOWLING GREEN,

Ohio,

43403, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants must have graduated with a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university or complete the degree prior to enrollment. Students are advised to apply at least six months in advance for admission. International students should allow more time for the application process.

English Language Proficiency requirements

TOEFL IBT: 80

IELTS: 6.5

PTE (Pearson Test of English): 53

Duolingo English Test Score (temporarily accepted through Spring 2024 admission): 110

Completion of ELS Intensive English for Academic Purposes Level 112

The deadline is December 15th for Fall semester.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Bowling Green State University

Bowling Green State University is ranked as Ohio鈥檚 top public or private university for student experience.

  • More than 200 undergraduate majors offered
  • 80 percent retention rate for returning first-year students
  • Freshmen are automatically considered for scholarships
  • TRIO student support services available

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