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Chair: Edward W. Korabic, Ph.D.
marquette.edu/chs/speech/graduate.shtml

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Degrees Offered

Master of Science, students are admitted under Plan B (non-thesis option) but may request Plan A (thesis option); Certificate

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Specializations

Master’s: None

Certificate: Bilingual English-Spanish

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Program Descriptions

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Master's Degree Program

The speech-language pathology program, leading to the master of science degree, is offered through the Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology and is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (CAA-ASHA). The program is directed at preparing students for the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP). For students interested in licensure as a public school speech-language clinician, the program meets the requirements of the Department of Public Instruction of the state of Wisconsin (DPI-Wis.) for licensure as a speech-language pathologist.

The graduate curriculum in speech-language pathology offers advanced course work in the prevention, identification, evaluation and treatment of speech, language and hearing disorders in both children and adults, meeting both the academic and clinical requirements of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and the licensure requirements of the state of Wisconsin.

The master of science program in speech-language pathology typically takes two years (four terms and one summer session) to complete; however, the time required to complete degree and certification/licensure requirements may be shorter or longer depending on the student’s academic/clinical background, needs and special interests.

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Bilingual English-Spanish (BIES) Certificate Program

A bilingual English-Spanish certificate (BIES) is offered only through the master’s degree program. This certificate program prepares speech-language pathologists who are proficient in Spanish to evaluate and treat communication disorders in individuals who speak Spanish or are bilingual (Spanish-English). Candidates for the BIES must be accepted to the master of science program in speech-language pathology. Candidates also must complete an application to the BIES program and meet language proficiency requirements established by the American Council for the Teaching of Foreign Languages.

Graduate-level academic course work for the BIES may fulfill elective requirements for the master of science degree in speech-language pathology. Clinical practicum hours through the BIES program will apply toward a master of science degree, ASHA certification and DPI licensure requirements. All course work is based on guidelines suggested by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association for speech-language pathologists providing bilingual assessment and intervention.

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Prerequisites for Admission

Applicants should have graduated with, or are about to graduate with, a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a major in communicative disorders, or its equivalent, and an undergraduate grade point average of B or above. Students who do not meet these standard requirements must be prepared to complete undergraduate background courses as advised by the program director.

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Application Deadline

To be considered for admission, all application requirements must be completed and received in the Graduate School by Jan.15. Students admitted to the speech-language pathology program are not permitted to defer their admission.

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Application Requirements

Applicants must submit, directly to the Graduate School:

1. A completed online application form and fee.
2. Official transcripts from all current and previous colleges/universities except Marquette.
3. Three letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with the applicant’s academic and clinical work.
4. A personal statement of career interests and goals.
5. GRE scores (General Test only). Waived for applicants to the accelerated bachelor's-master's degree program.
6. (For international applicants only) a TOEFL score or other acceptable proof of English proficiency.
7. (For BIES applicants only) a statement of purpose which must address Spanish proficiency, Spanish course work completed, any study abroad, and reasons for pursuing the BIES along with how it will influence the applicant’s future.

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Students with Communicative Disorders

The Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology at Marquette University is dedicated to graduating students with optimum preparation for successful careers in the profession of communication disorders. Since voice, fluency, articulation, language or hearing impairments may interfere with a clinician’s ability to effectively treat persons with communication impairments, we encourage students in our program with such impairments to seek treatment.

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English Proficiency

Our department supports the position of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association in encouraging persons of diverse backgrounds to enter the field of communication disorders. All students in the Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology must provide evidence of adequate written and verbal communication skills in Standard American English necessary to meet academic and clinical requirements. Non-native speakers of English will work closely with their advisers throughout the course of their study toward establishing this proficiency prior to enrollment in clinical practicums. Students who speak with accents and/or dialects may seek assistance in improving these skills at the recommendation of department instructional staff.

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Accelerated Bachelor's-Master's Degree Program

The Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology offers early admission into its master of science degree program in speech-language pathology to Marquette University students majoring in speech pathology and audiology. Students can apply for admission to this program in the second semester of their undergraduate junior year. Students accepted into the accelerated degree program are eligible to enroll in up to 12 credits of speech pathology and audiology (SPPA) course work that carry graduate credit during their senior year. Credits obtained for these courses can be used to fulfill both undergraduate and graduate degree requirements. Once students inform the Graduate School of their completion of their undergraduate degree requirements, their graduate admission as a regular degree status student is activated. Students interested in this program can obtain further information from the Speech Pathology and Audiology Department office. 

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