Included in this coursework is practicum placement in which the student is required to perform clinically while being supervised. A master's degree in speech-language pathology is required to practice in Arkansas. Externships can be arranged in virt ually any part of the United States in settings where students desire to gain clinical experience. Students receiving the MS degree in Speech-Language Pathology at UCA are well prepared for positions in medical facilities as well as public schools. All students declaring a speech-language pathology major are accepted as tentative candidates to the undergraduate program.
Students apply for admission during the spring of their sophomore year.
Application deadline is July 1st. Admission to the program is competitive and selective. Enrollment is limited. To be eligible to apply a student must meet the following minimum requirements. A. Junior status with a minimum grade point average of 2.7.