Department of Audiology, Speech-Language Pathology and Deaf Studies
Graduate Programs
The department offers graduate programs in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology. Both programs are accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
The Audiology program leads to the Au.D. or Doctor of Audiology, degree. Students take 3 years of classes combined with clinical practicum, then move to a full-time externship placement in the 4th year. A 5-year program is available for students who do not have an undergraduate degree in the major.
The Speech-Language Pathology program leads to the M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology. Students take 2 years of classes combined with clinical practicum. A 3-year program is available for students who do not have an undergraduate degree in the major.
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Students learn evoked response audiology
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Our graduate programs focus on applying current research to daily clinical practice. Our strengths include:
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Ninety percent of courses are taught by full-time faculty who are available during class and after.
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Our suburban metropolitan location attracts a variety of patients for our on-campus speech, language and hearing clinic.
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The department offers state-of-the-art labs in audiology and speech-language
pathology.
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Students are involved with faculty in applied clinical research in the areas of Parkinson's Disease, electrophysiology, pediatric stuttering, central auditory processing, international adoptions, hearing aids, and literacy.
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Over the past 2 years, 97% of our students passed the Praxis Examination for certification on their first attempt.
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A wide variety of clinical placements are available locally at area hospitals, schools, private practices, and rehabilitation facilities.
Department of Audiology, Speech-Language Pathology and Deaf Studies
Van Bokkelen Hall, Room 105
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Phone: 410-704-4153
Fax: 410-704-4131
E-mail: ewertz@towson.edu
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