Indiana University of Pennsylvania

What you'll study

The programme combines graduate‑level coursework with supervised clinical practicum. Core topics typically include anatomy and physiology of speech and hearing, phonetics and motor speech disorders, language development and language disorders across the lifespan, voice and resonance disorders, swallowing disorders (dysphagia), audiology fundamentals, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), and assessment and intervention techniques. Students also study research methods and statistics, ethics and professional issues, multicultural and bilingual service delivery, and evidence‑based practice.

• Didactic seminars covering diagnostic assessment and therapeutic approaches for paediatric and adult populations
• Hands‑on clinical practicum in the university Speech and Hearing Clinic and in affiliated community placements (schools, hospitals, rehabilitation centres, and private practices)
• Opportunities for clinical specialization such as paediatrics, neurogenic communication disorders, voice, or dysphagia
• Research and capstone experiences — thesis or project options may be available depending on student goals and programme track

Entry requirements

Applicants are expected to hold an accredited bachelor’s degree, commonly in communication sciences and disorders or a closely related field. Applicants who did not major in the field should have completed prerequisite undergraduate coursework such as introduction to communication disorders, phonetics, anatomy and physiology of the speech mechanism, and language development.

• Completed graduate application with personal statement outlining professional goals
• Academic transcripts showing strong undergraduate performance, particularly in prerequisite courses
• Professional résumé or curriculum vitae
• Letters of recommendation (typically two or three) addressing academic and clinical potential
• Evidence of interpersonal and communication skills; compliance with background checks and health/screening requirements for clinical placements

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for clinical certification and licensure pathways required to practice as speech‑language pathologists. Common career destinations include public schools, acute and rehabilitation hospitals, outpatient clinics, early intervention and paediatric programmes, skilled nursing facilities, and private practice. Graduates also pursue roles in telepractice, programme administration, clinical supervision, research, and doctoral study in communication sciences and related disciplines.

Why study at Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Indiana University of Pennsylvania offers a programme grounded in clinical training through its on‑campus Speech and Hearing Clinic, which provides supervised experience across a wide range of disorders and age groups. The department emphasises evidence‑based practice, multicultural competence and interprofessional collaboration, and faculty are engaged in clinical scholarship and community partnerships across the region. The programme meets professional education standards required for clinical certification and provides a combination of classroom, laboratory and practicum experiences tailored to prepare graduates for a range of clinical and academic careers.