In addition to advanced course work in communication disorders, graduate students in speech-language pathology at Indiana State participate in extensive clinical experiences including a hospital practicum. Ideally, a prospective graduate student should hold a bachelor's degree in communication disorders or speech language pathology. Graduates with degrees in other areas must take prerequisite undergraduate course work before being admitted to the graduate program.
Students work closely with faculty to design programs to fit their individual needs.
Students with a bachelor's degree from ISU will usually satisfy all ASHA requirements upon completion of the master's degree. Individuals with a bachelor's degree but without an undergraduate major in speech-language pathology who wish to apply to the graduate program will need to consider up to four semesters of undergraduate work prior to applying for graduate status. Because of the high number of applications and limited faculty size, it has been necessary for us to limit the graduate class to approximately 15 to 22 students. The graduate selection committee is made up of all Communication Disorders faculty who meet three times during the year to consider applications. In December, the committee will meet and make early decisions so exceptional students will be able to make early plans.