What You'll Learn
Prepare for professional work or doctoral study in speech-language pathology with our residential two-year master's degree. We also offer an online master's degree.
Speech pathology and audiology is one of the top fields for career growth in the United States, providing a fulfilling, flexible career in a wide range of settings. At Calvin, through your master's program, you'll work in our on-campus Speech & Hearing Clinic, providing care for patients studying the causes and treatment of a variety of disorders, all within the supporting framework of reformed Christian faith. You will also have the option of completing a thesis at the end of the program.
Accreditation
The Masters 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.
Admissions
Prospective graduate applicants with a bachelor's degree related to speech pathology and audiology or a bachelor's degree in another discipline along with prerequisite coursework may apply to the Speech Pathology MA program. Applications are submitted through CSDCAS.
For prospective students without the prerequisite coursework, we offer a Speech and Hearing Foundations certificate to prepare for applying to the master's program.
What Makes This Program Great
- Excellent preparation: Our master’s program includes hands-on clinical practice, medical placements, research opportunities
and an in-depth curriculum so that you're fully ready to serve with expertise upon graduation. - Deep experience: You’ll dive right into professional care through rotations at our donation-based, on-campus Speech & Hearing Clinic, closely mentored by our team, and you'll also complete three externship placements.
- Broad faith: We value the service of healing as Christ did, and by our faith we understand that the ministry of the word—of hearing and speech—has a central role to play in the renewal of God’s world. We welcome all who strive to bring renewal to those with communication disorders to join in this endeavor.
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