Program Overview
The Master of Health Science in Speech-Language Pathology at Augusta University offers a comprehensive pedagogy of academic and clinical education for students interested to become a speech-language pathologist (SLP). The program is designed to prepare SLP graduate students to demonstrate clinical acumen necessary for employment in healthcare and education settings, private practice, or industry. The two-year program will cultivate educational innovation by combining didactic and experiential classroom learning opportunities with clinical education to optimize educational value. The program is a full-time, lock-step model spanning six consecutive semesters comprised of 27 courses and 72 credit hours. The program’s mission is to prepare students to become highly competent speech-language pathologists who demonstrate a well-rounded therapeutic skillset to improve the quality of life of patients with speech-language-swallowing therapy needs.
This program is the ONLY program in the University System of Georgia (USG) affiliated with an academic health center - Augusta University Medical Center. Graduates from this program will improve community health by increasing the provision of highly qualified SLP graduates to fill the nationwide critical shortage. Graduates will be well prepared for the Praxis Exam in Speech-Language Pathology required for state licensure. In addition, graduates will obtain the minimum 400 clinical clock hours supervised by American Speech-Hearing Association (ASHA) certified clinical supervisors, a requirement for full eligibility to complete the Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY). Graduates will demonstrate professional practice competencies leading to the ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP), a nationally recognized certification required for employment. The program will assist graduates with professional state licensure by the Georgia Board of Speech-Language Pathology and the Georgia Educator Certificate in the field of speech-language pathology by the Georgia Board of Education.
augusta.edu/alliedhealth/speech-language-pathology
Program Contact
Joann Denemark, MS, CCC-SLP; Program Director
706-721-6673
jdenemark@augusta.edu
Program Accreditation
The Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) in Speech-Language Pathology is the governing body within the American Speech-Hearing Association (ASHA) professional organization that authorizes and enforces accreditation standards for entry-level speech-language pathology graduate programs. Graduates of the Master of Health Science in Speech-Language Pathology at Augusta University will be well prepared across the professional scope of practice developing critical knowledge and professional clinical skills to obtain employment in any work setting. The curriculum and clinical practicum opportunities will exceed the curriculum standards set forth by CAA. The program has applied for CAA Candidacy and will be awarded CAA Candidacy Approval prior to the official start of the program in the fall of 2025.
Admissions Information
For more information on admissions requirements, visit the Office of Admissions website.
Progression and Graduation Requirements
Graduation requirements:
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA (completion of 27 courses)
- Obtain the minimum 400 clinical clock hours of direct client/patient contact across the lifespan demonstrating clinical competencies in evaluation and intervention adhering to the ASHA Code of Ethics while supervised by American Speech-Hearing Association (ASHA) certified SLP clinical supervisors documented via the web-based application -Clinical Assessment of Learning Inventory of Performance Streamlined Office Operations (CALIPSO). CALIPSO documentation MUST be approved and signed by the Director of Clinical Education.
- Passing score on the Praxis for Speech-Language Pathology Exam Content (5331)
- Program Director/Chair approval and signature that all graduation requirements have been completed
Program Information
- Program Length: 2 Years
- CIP Code: 51.0203 - Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
- Program Code: MHS_SLPA
- Major Code: SLPA
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