Practicum experiences are only offered at the graduate level although observation hours are required prior to the practicum experience. Postbachelor's Program For those students who have earned a bachelor's degree in an area other than speech-language pathology or audiology, the postbachelor's program offers prerequisites to the master's program. Acceptance in the postbachelors program does not guarantee admission to the master's program. The same courses that constitute the undergraduate concentration in Communication Disorders are required for the postbachelor's program. Letters of recommendation and a personal statement are also required.
Admission is competitive.
The program is generally two years for full-time students. Academic courses include childhood and adult speech and language disorders and audiologic testing and rehabilitation. Clinical practicum is offered within the University Speech, Language and Hearing Clinic and at a variety of clinics, schools and hospitals in the area. The depth and variety of the clinical practicum offerings are strengths of this program. The Department of Communication Disorders is located in the Clinical Research Services Building at Entrance 8 on Cullen.