Welcome
Speech-Language Pathology at the University of Louisville is a well-established program that provides challenging academic coursework and clinical experience to Master's degree candidates. Our program is accredited by the Council of Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA), the recognized national certifying organization for speech-language pathology. Students, staff, and clients are treated equitably without regard to gender, sexual orientation, age, race, creed, national origin, or disability. The institution and program comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and executive orders pertaining thereto.
As a division within the Department of Surgery at the University of Louisville School of Medicine, our students are uniquely positioned to take advantage of ties with the Louisville medical community. From observations of surgeries and lectures by physicians, to opportunities for interaction with our colleagues in the Department of Surgery's Otolaryngology Division, our students benefit from the knowledge of noted experts in related fields.
Mission Statement: The mission of the Speech-Language Pathology Faculty is to provide the highest quality academic education for our students, facilitate student access to diverse clinical populations and settings, and expand the scientific base of Speech-Language Pathology through basic and applied research.
Master's Degree Program Options
Our Preparatory phase and Core phase options offer students with and without prior backgrounds in speech-language pathology the possibility of pursuing a Master of Science Degree. The program, which draws undergraduates, recent graduates and returning students from a broad range of professional fields, fosters a rich and diverse learning environment.
Practicum Sites
Learning comes to life when students apply their skills at the practicum sites under the supervision of faculty and other speech-language pathology professionals. Our urban and suburban practicum sites in Louisville and southern Indiana afford students the advantage of working with diverse populations. Students work with both adults and children in hospitals, faculty-based private practices, private specialty clinics, head injury programs, private and public schools, and rehabilitation in-patient settings in order to gain an idea of the environment they like best. Students are encouraged to wok with faculty to arrange a practicum at an approved site anywhere in the country for their clinical experience in the final semester.
Faculty
The practices and research interests of our faculty combine to give students access to a wealth of knowledge and a current understanding of the field. As faculty members participate in private practices in their area of expertise, they bring the most up-to-date and relevant research and techniques to the classroom. Students are encouraged to participate in faculty research and may pursue their own research interests if they elect the program's thesis option.
Learn More About Us!
Please visit the other pages in this site to learn more about Master's program options, course offerings, admissions requirements, financial assistance, graduation requirements, practicum opportunities, application process, and the field of speech-language pathology.
We encourage interested students to visit the campus to speak one-on-one with faculty and members of the current preparatory, first and second year classes. You may also contact us for more information using the email address or phone number listed on the Contact page.
