Speech-language pathologists specialize in the screening, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of human communication disorders. They work in a variety of professional settings, such as public and private schools, hospitals, universities, nursing homes, other health care facilities, and in private practice. They work with persons of all ages, from infancy to the elderly.
A student must complete the university core course plus a statistics course, thirty-nine semester hours of required courses in the professional major, and eighteen to twenty-one hours in a minor area to complete the Bachelor of Science degree.
Admission to the graduate speech-language pathology program is competitive. Decisions regarding admission are made during the months of March and April. In order to be considered for admission, the candidate must have completed the graduate school application process by March 1 for Fall admission. Applications may be requested from the Director of the Graduate School, Box W-280, Columbus, MS 39701.
Requirements for admission to the Graduate School and the Speech-Language Pathology program include: a baccalaureate degree from an accredited four-year institution, a satisfactory undergraduate academic record (minimum 3.0 QPA based on a four point scale), GRE scores, three letters of recommendation, and immunization record for measles and rubella.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS: In addition to meeting the same admission standards required of other applicants, international applicants must satisfy other university requirements. For more information and assistance, please contact:
Activities related to the prevention of communicative disorders.
Activities related to the early identification of communicative disorders.
Evaluations to identify the existence and parameters of disorders.
Consultations with clients (or designated other) regarding their communicative
disorder.
Therapy as needed.
Referrals to other agencies as needed.
A speech, language, or hearing evaluation identifies problem areas in communication. Services are available with a speech-language pathologist for individuals with speech-language problems and with an audiologist for individuals with hearing problems. The Center is accredited by the Council on Professional Services Accreditation (CPSA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and is partially supported by the Lowndes County Scottish Rite Association.
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