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"This experience is not only engaging students but also helping shape their professional identities and transform the future of health care," says Joann Denemark, PhD.
As a speech-language pathologist, you’ll make a profound impact on individuals with communication and swallowing disorders, helping them improve their quality of life by developing essential skills for daily interaction. Speech-language pathologists work with clients, families, and communities to promote positive health outcomes and create supportive communication environments.
By choosing to earn your Master of Health Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Augusta University’s College of Allied Health Sciences, you’ll join a rigorous and comprehensive program that incorporates academic instruction with extensive hands-on clinical education. Our program’s goal is to produce highly skilled professional SLPs who serve with distinction in Georgia and beyond.
One of the best aspects of our master’s degree is the robust curriculum: a full-time, lock-step program spanning six consecutive semesters. It includes 27 courses totaling 72 credit hours, designed to develop the knowledge and practical skills needed to become an effective and compassionate speech-language pathologist.
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Students will complete six full-time semesters, totaling 72 credit hours. Through faculty-guided academics and 400 ASHA-supervised clinical clock hours, you will gain the essential knowledge and skills for diverse educational and healthcare settings.
After successfully completing the program, graduates are prepared to sit for the Praxis Exam in Speech-Language Pathology, an integral component of ASHA (American Speech-Language Hearing Association) national certification standards and a requirement for state professional licensure.
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Experience-based Education
Engage in a variety of one-of-a-kind clinical rotations at renowned facilities, including inpatient and outpatient settings at WellstarMCG, Georgia Cancer Center, Children's Hospital of Georgia, Charlie Norwood VA Hospital, and the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home, as well as local school districts and outpatient therapy facilities.
There is also the opportunity to participate in several on-campus specialty clinics such as the Interdisciplinary Equality Clinic, Clinica Latina, Costa Layman, Healthy Grandparents, and Parkinson's Support Group.
Eligible second-year students may participate in a week-long Study Abroad experience in Jamaica, providing therapeutic services to residents of the Mustard Seed Communities.
We are an approved Candidate for Accreditation by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
Practice your clinical skills in our state-of-the-art 40,000 square foot Simulated Patients for Education, Assessment, & Research (SPEAR) facility.
Gain vital collaboration experience by working alongside other future healthcare professionals—including those in Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, Physician Assistant, Dietetics, and Medicine.
Master advanced diagnostic and treatment techniques using professional-grade equipment, such as Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) and dedicated Voice Lab technology.
Your Future
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median salary for SLPs in the United States is $95,410. Expected job growth is 18% per year over the next 10 years.
Graduates of the program are prepared for diverse career opportunities in healthcare and educational settings, private practice, and industry. Whether working in hospitals, schools, rehabilitation centers, or product development roles, SLP graduates are recognized for their leadership, ethical standards, and lifelong commitment to service and learning.
GPA: Overall GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale on all previous college work.
Degree Requirement: An undergraduate degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Speech Language Pathology or Speech and Hearing Science is preferred, but not required. Prior to enrollment, the applicant must have completed six prerequisite courses at an accredited college with a grade of B or better.
Clinical Observation Hours: Documentation of a minimum of 25 hours with a CCC-SLP professional.
Transcripts: Official transcripts are required from all universities and colleges ever attended. Unofficial transcripts from US colleges and universities can be used in the admissions review process in lieu of official transcripts for this program.
Standardized Test Requirements: GRE is not required.
CASPer : Should be completed prior to the program screening but must be completed prior to acceptance.
Resume: Submit a resume listing your educational qualifications, credentials, work experience, research experience and accomplishments.
International Students: Please review the verification process for international transcripts and the English proficiency requirement.
$5,951*
Estimated total
Full-time / In-State / Per Semester
$496
Tuition Per Hour
$675
Mandatory Fees
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*Tuition & Fees listed here are for in-state students enrolling in the university for Fall 2024 semester.
Detailed Program Tuition InformationEarly submission of all application materials is strongly advised.
Applications are reviewed in the order that they become complete. Applications are considered complete when all supporting materials (transcripts, letters of recommendation, and test scores) have been received and processed by Admissions, which can take several weeks. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure the materials arrive in time to be processed.
We are the ONLY program in the University System of Georgia (USG) affiliated with an academic health center – Wellstar MCG Health
Our SLP graduates will improve community health by increasing the number of highly qualified professionals to fill the local and nationwide critical SLP shortage.
Find out about Augusta University’s Speech-Language Pathology program, Watch the Prerecorded Info Session.
"This experience is not only engaging students but also helping shape their professional identities and transform the future of health care," says Joann Denemark, PhD.
Afua Agyapong, PhD, conceived the idea of a baby lab, which was designed to give students early childhood observation opportunities that are often difficult to access.
AU was represented by Kim Capehart, DDS, Pamela Cromer, DNP, Joann Denemark, Daniel Hannah, PhD, and AU alumnus Abiodun Akinwuntan, PhD.
There is currently a high demand for SLP associates nationwide, due to a critical shortage of certified SLPs. Georgia’s projected annual job openings is 400.