Master of Arts - MA in Speech Language Pathology Kent State University, USA

The M.A. in Speech Language Pathology program at Kent State University prepares students to become proficient service providers in all traditional and emerging aspects of the field. The program is designed to provide a wide range of academic coursework and a variety of clinical opportunities, from initial shadow experiences through diagnostic and therapy capstone experiences. The curriculum emphasizes a strong foundation in the normal processes of communication and on the characteristics and management strategies of communication disorders. Students are prepared to work effectively with individuals of all ages and their families. The program also focuses on ethics, professional issues, and the use of evidence in the decision-making process. Students have to complete five semesters of full-time study including one summer term. Graduates meet the academic and practicum requirements for the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) certification, Ohio licensure, and Ohio Department of Education licensure.

Kent State University (KSU), established in 1910 and located in Kent, Ohio, is a public research university and part of the University System of Ohio. With an endowment of $301.4 million as of 2021, it spans over 866 acres on its main campus and has a total enrollment exceeding 34,000 across its eight campuses. KSU is the third-largest university in Ohio, offering over 300 degree programs, including baccalaureate, associate, master's, and doctoral programs. Notable fields of study include nursing, business, history, library science, aeronautics, journalism, architecture, and fashion design. The university is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – very high research activity" by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. The campus boasts blue and gold colors, with its sports teams known as the Golden Flashes and their mascot Flash the Golden Eagle participating in NCAA Division I within the Mid-American Conference??.