Department of Speech Pathology & Audiology

"The mission of the Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology is to provide undergraduate, master’s and doctoral programs that challenge the student to achieve the highest standards of academic learning, scientific inquiry and clinical excellence."

USA Dept. of Speech Pathology & Audiology Open House

The Open House scheduled for March 27 has been cancelled due to concerns surrounding the novel coronavirus.  At this time, we do not have an alternative date for the Open House. Please accept our sincere apologies for this inconvenience.

 

Videos

2020 SPA Virtual Graduation Ceremony
Watch the 2020 Virtual Graduation Ceremony for the Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology at the University of South Alabama, Pat Capps Covey College of Allied Health Professions.

 

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

 

Dept. of SPA Tour
Take a virtual tour of the Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology! For more information about the Department or our academic programs, please email the SPA department.

News

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.'

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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.

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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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The Department of Speech Pathology & Audiology at the University of South Alabama offers the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Doctor of Audiology (AuD), Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (MSSLP), and Bachelor of Science (BS) in Speech and Hearing Sciences degree programs.  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. 

The master's program (Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology) education program in Speech-Language Pathology 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 (as-di) 296-5700.

The doctoral program (Doctor of Audiology) education program in Audiology 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. 

Please browse this site to find information regarding our programs, facilities, faculty, and research. If you would like more information please feel free to Contact Us.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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