Department of Speech Pathology & Audiology

The Department of Speech Pathology & Audiology at the University of South Alabama offers programs for a Doctor of Philosophy in Communication Sciences and Disorders (PhD CSD), Doctor of Audiology (AuD), Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (MS SLP), Master of Rehabilitation Sciences in Speech Therapy (MSRS SLP), Bachelor of Science in Speech and Hearing Sciences (BS SHS) and a Minor in Speech and Hearing Sciences.  Additionally, the department operates an active clinic, the USA Speech and Hearing Center, that serves as a referral site for the Gulf Coast and southern Alabama regions. Learn more about Mobile and the Gulf Coast area by clicking here. 

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Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology
& Doctor of Audiology 
Open Houses

Are you interested in SPEECH, LANGUAGE, or HEARING?
The Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology invites you to two

OPEN HOUSES
on
October 22nd at 10-11am (virtual)
November 5th at 1-3pm (in person)

Learn about our Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology and Doctor of Audiology programs.
See Open House Flyer for additional information.

 

News

 

 

Welcome Classes!
Welcome Au.D. Class of 2025 and MSSLP Class of 2023.

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Welcome Classes!

Au.D. Class of 2025

MSSLP Class of 2023

The Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology is excited to welcome our newest graduate students in the MSSLP and Au.D. programs. We look forward to seeing your contributions in our classrooms, clinic spaces, and research labs. Go Jags!

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#MyFirstJob: Audiologist Hears Call as Dr. Chick

Dr. Cameron Chick turned a South education and a Macon internship into a job at the Georgia Hearing Institute.

 

Dean's Award, Discipline, Determination

Mary Catherine Cazalas's pursuit of a graduate degree in speech pathology brought her back to 'the best city in the world.'

 

Better Speech and Hearing Month
The MS SLP class of 2021 and the MS RS SLP class of 2020 celebrate Better Speech and Hearing Month.

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Better Speech and Hearing Month

The MS SLP class of 2021 and the MS RS SLP class of 2020 celebrate Better Speech and Hearing Month. The month of May is Better Speech and Hearing Month, designated to raise awareness of communication disorders and the role of speech-language pathologists and audiologists in providing life-altering treatment.

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Videos

Dept. of SPA Tour
Take a virtual tour of the Dept. of SPA. For more information about the Dept. or our academic programs, please email the SPA department.

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Meet the Faculty of SPA!
Meet the faculty of the USA Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology!

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USA Campus Tour
Take a virtual tour of the University of South Alabama Campus.

Speech Pathology and Audiology Programs

The Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology offers the following programs.

MS SLP and AuD Accreditation

The Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (MS SLP) education program at the University of South Alabama is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard #310, Rockville, Maryland 20850, (800) 498-2071 or (301) 296-5700.

The Doctor of Audiology (AuD) education program at the University of South Alabama is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard #310, Rockville, Maryland 20850, (800) 498-2071 or (301) 296-5700.

MS SLP and AuD Student Outcomes Data

Below are the employment rate, Praxis Exam pass rate, and the on-time and overall program completion rate outcomes for the past 5 years. Our graduates from both programs continue to find employment in varied settings including outpatient medical facilities, hospitals, government agencies, public and private schools, outpatient rehabilitation facilities, and private practice.