Master of Science in Communicative Sciences & Disorders
The Master of Science (M.S.) education program in Speech-Language Pathology (residential) at Alabama A&M University is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard, #310, Rockville, MD 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700.
About This Program
The field of Speech-Language Pathology involves the identification, assessment and
treatment of a wide variety of communication disorders (congenital, developmental,
and acquired) in both children and adults. Such disorders may include phonological
(articulation), language, voice, fluency (stuttering) and hearing problems. Speech-Language
Pathologists also participate in the assessment and management of clients with swallowing
difficulties. Speech-Language Pathologists work in a variety of locations including
hospitals, schools, rehabilitation centers, community health centers, universities,
skilled care facilities, and in private practice.
The wide varieties of disorders and treatment approaches pertinent to our field require
a working knowledge of neuroanatomy, behavioral science, speech/language development,
effective teaching strategies, methods for motivating people, and excellent communication
skills. Therapists with a bachelor's degree can perform important duties in some settings,
but a master's degree is essential for achieving professional independence, and some
duties demand a doctoral degree. This degree program contains both academic and clinical
components. It is a two year program if students have an undergraduate degree in CSD,
and a three year program if the undergraduate degree is in another area.
Our graduate students and senior-level undergraduate students gain experiences providing
speech and hearing services in the campus-based AAMU Speech and Hearing Clinic and in externship sites across the state. The AAMU Clinic is a teaching clinic and
has been serving the public since the late 1960s. Students complete a minimum of 400
clinical clock hours supervised by ASHA certified, Alabama-licensed faculty members
and external supervisors. Our clinic serves clients of all ages from within the community
as well as the University campus.
Career Fields
Speech-Language Pathologists work in a variety of locations including hospitals, schools, rehabilitation centers, community health centers, universities, skilled care facilities, and in private practice.
Department Information
Visit the Health Sciences, Human Performance, & Communicative Sciences website
Contacts Information
Dr. Diana Billings,
Program Coordinator
diana.billings@aamu.edu
256-372-4038
Carver Complex North
Room 104
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