Graduate study in learning disabilities focuses on disturbances in the use of symbol systems, including oral and written language, mathematics and non-verbal cognitive processes. A multidisciplinary understanding of learning processes and their disorders is emphasized. Graduate study in speech and language pathology provides a broad range of basic science courses and specialized offerings covering the evaluation and treatment of problems of articulation, language, fluency, voice and neurophysical and structural disorders affecting speech and language. Individuals seeking master's degrees and preparation for dual certification in the fields of speech and language pathology and learning disabilities take core courses in both areas and complete three interdisciplinary courses, including a seminar on the interrelation of speech, language and learning disabilities as well as applied courses in diagnosis and remediation. The following requirements are in addition to, or further elaborate upon, those requirements outlined in the Graduate Study at Northwestern University section of The Graduate School Bulletin.
Study guides are available.