Academic Programs

Our department offers four degrees:

• Bachelor of Science (BS) - designed to provide foundational information to develop critical thinking skills, the ability to evaluate scientific information, and to facilitate the development of writing skills
• Master of Science (MS) in Speech-Language Pathology - fully prepares graduate students for a clinical career in speech-language pathology
• Doctor of Audiology (AuD) - 4-year plan of study and clinical training that fully prepares students for a clinical career in audiology
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - develops outstanding independent researchers and teachers; provides a broad base of knowledge about human communication sciences and disorders and significant in-depth preparation in their special areas of concentration within the discipline.

Here is admissions information.

You can read about available scholarships and awards.

Graduate students from other departments can choose to minor in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences.

The Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences is committed to creating and maintaining an environment free of discrimination -- in the classroom, the clinical setting, and the workplace.  The University of Arizona Office of Institutional Equity provides education and support for these efforts.

The University of Arizona is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University prohibits discrimination in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information and is committed to maintaining an environment free from sexual harassment and retaliation.