MA in Speech-Language Pathology (Residential)

What You'll Learn

Prepare for professional work or doctoral study in speech-language pathology with our traditional two-year master's degree.

Speech pathology and audiology is an exciting and growing field. At Calvin, you'll work in our clinics 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.

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.

Start Dates

New cohorts start each fall.

What Makes This Program Great

Broad basis: Our master’s program includes hands-on clinical practice, medical placements, research opportunities
and a strong educational framework supporting you every step of the way.
Broad experience: You’ll dive right into professional care in our on-campus Speech & Hearing Clinic, complete three
externship placements and partner with local medical and private facilities for support and mentorship.
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.

Prospective graduate applicants with a degree or equivalent coursework in speech pathology and audiology or with degrees in other disciplines/areas of study may apply to the Speech Pathology MA program only. Preference is given to Calvin undergraduate students in the bachelors-to-masters degree program; however, a limited number of seats may be available for post-baccalaureate students. Please note that simply meeting the criteria is not a guarantee of admission. As is the case with most graduate programs in speech pathology, admission is highly competitive. Admission to the Master's program only is dependent on the criteria listed below.

Graduation from a regionally accredited undergraduate college or university. If you have a degree in another major, you need to complete the necessary prerequisites PRIOR to enrolling to our MA program.
Prerequisite Communication Sciences and Disorders courses must have been completed within the last seven years.
A minimum overall GPA of at least a 3.0 and a minimum GPA of 3.0 (no exceptions).
Three letters of recommendation from persons familiar with your academic and/or professional abilities.
Successful completion (with at least a 3.0 GPA) of the undergraduate prerequisites or their equivalents. Descriptions of courses are located below.
GRE scores are not required.
Enrollment in the MA program is also contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check and drug screen.

Applicants are expected to have completed all required undergraduate prerequisite content before enrolling in the graduate program. Applicants who are not able to complete the prerequisite content in time are welcome to apply the following year. See below for prerequisite content:

Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech Mechanism
Phonetics
Speech Science
Hearing Science
Child Language Development
Audiology Testing and Diagnosis
Aural Rehabilitation
Social Science or Behavioral Science Course
Physical Science course, preferably a Physics or Chemistry course
Biology course
Statistics course

**For admissions to the distance-ed mode of the speech-language pathology graduate program, please see details at the following link: https://online.calvin.edu/programs/master-of-speech-language-pathology/.

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