About
Our department trains students for careers in speech-language pathology and audiology through coursework and hands-on experience at the UNCG Speech and Hearing Center.
Faculty, experts in areas like stuttering, language disorders, cochlear implants, and brain injury, are active in ASHA and present research at conventions. Students also participate in research and community projects, presenting at conferences.
degrees offered
Undergraduates can choose tracks in speech-language pathology or audiology and pursue graduate education. UNCG’s M.A. in Speech-Language Pathology offers on-campus and online options. On-campus students begin working with clients at the Speech and Hearing Center in their first semester.
Both programs are accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA).
The department focuses on mentoring, student success, and community. Our programs have high graduate school acceptance and job placement rates. Graduates work in schools, private practices, nursing homes, hospitals, research labs, and universities.
| Degree Name | Degree Type | Program Type |
|---|---|---|
| Speech Pathology and Audiology | B.S. | In-Person |
| Speech-Language Pathology | M.A. | In-Person |
| Online Speech-Language Pathology | M.A. | Online |
Department highlights
- Ranked #2 for best speech pathology master’s programs by BestValueSchools.org.
- An on-campus Speech and Hearing Center
- Close supervision/professional mentoring provided by our clinical faculty,
- Unique clinical experiences: Horsepower, Reading Connections, Club Aphasia of the Triad, Cochlear Implant Connections
- Active National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSHLA)
- National Black Association for Speech-Language and Hearing (NBASLH, the only chapter in NC)