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Speech Pathology and Audiology

Speech pathology and audiology reaches into the fundamentals of human relationships and communication.

At Calvin, learn how to serve others in a crucial and growing field of medicine and research.

Get excellent training

Take advantage of our outstanding teaching and brand new facilities. Through experience in our on-campus and off-site clinics and rich liberal arts preparation, you'll gain the broad skills necessary to prepare for graduate work in speech pathology or audiology.

Put your faith into action

Communication is a fundamental part of our God-given human life, and difficulty in communication can have huge ramifications, affecting almost every aspect of a person's life. Share the love of God through a profoundly relational form of treatment, and empower them in ways that greatly increase quality of life.

Prepare for your career

Our academic programs include undergraduate and graduate options, as well as a five-year bachelor's-to-master's degree program. With excellent completion and placement rates, your training at Calvin will be the first step toward a vocation in speech-language pathologies and audiology.

The Master of Arts (M.A.) education program in speech-language pathology (residential and distance education) at Calvin University 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.

Explore Speech Pathology and Audiology at Calvin

The speech pathology and audiology program at Calvin is deep and involved. Learn more about our program and the career outcomes our students experience.

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Frequently asked questions

Have questions? Here are answers to the top 20 questions that people ask about our program.

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Excellent outcomes

See the PRAXIS examination pass rates and graduation rates for students in our MA in Speech Pathology program.

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View our student handbook

There's a lot to know about our programs. Browse through our student academic and clinical handbook to learn more.

Explore Programs

BA in Speech Pathology and Audiology

Delivery Mode
On Campus
Degree Options
Major

MA in Speech-Language Pathology (Distance Education)

Delivery Mode
Online
Degree Options
MA

MA in Speech-Language Pathology (Residential)

Delivery Mode
On Campus
Degree Options
MA

Speech and Hearing Foundations Certificate

Delivery Mode
Online
Degree Options
Undergraduate Certificate

Speech Pathology and Audiology, dual degree BA-MA

Delivery Mode
On Campus
Degree Options
BA
Dual Degree
MA
Major

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Speech Clinic

Our on-campus Speech & Hearing Clinic offers adult and pediatric speech therapy and a pediatric occupational therapy clinic in partnership with Western Michigan University.

Speech Pathology and Audiology Faculty

Jill Bates

Jill Bates

Clinical Director
1-616-526-6715
Elizabeth Cronkrite

Elizabeth Cronkrite

Distance Education Clinic Director
1-616-526-6260
Peggy Goetz

Peggy Goetz

Professor
1-616-526-8561
Heather Koole

Heather Koole

Graduate Program Director, Associate Professor
1-616-526-7812
Tiffany Krampe

Tiffany Krampe

Clinical Assistant
1-616-526-6180
Brian Kreisman

Brian M Kreisman

Department Chair, Professor
1-616-526-7306
Elizabeth Oommen

Elizabeth Oommen

Undergraduate Program Director, Professor
1-616-526-6016
Lauren Thorington

Lauren Thorington

Clinical Liaison
1-616-526-6270