Master of Arts [M.A] [Speech and Hearing Sciences] From Portland State University

Graduates of the program meet the Council for Academic Accreditation in Speech-Language Pathology's educational requirements for clinical certification, and are eligible to be licensed as speech-language pathologists by the State of Oregon The graduate curriculum includes courses aimed at providing students with a solid understanding of the nature of speech and language disorders as well as the prevention, assessment, and treatment of those disorders. A second major component of the program consists of supervised clinical practica, in which students work directly with individuals who have communication disorders. This type of activity enables students to apply knowledge gained in the classroom and acquire skills that are requisite to their future professions. Students obtain their first practical experience through speech and language clinics on campus; extensive additional experience is obtained through a broad range of off-campus placements, including hospitals, schools, and community clinics.