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The Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences (SLHS) at the ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs focused on the study of human communication and its disorders. Graduate programs include professional degrees in speech-language pathology (MA-SLP) and audiology (AuD), a research-focused Master of Arts (MA), and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in speech, language, and hearing sciences, with opportunities for interdisciplinary study in neuroscience and cognitive science.

Through a combination of academic coursework, research, and hands-on clinical experiences, students explore the processes underlying speech, language, and hearing, as well as the assessment and treatment of communication disorders. The department’s professional programs prepare students to pursue credentials such as the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), Colorado state licensure, and, where applicable, Colorado Department of Education credentials for practice in public schools.

Students benefit from a wide range of clinical education opportunities in schools, hospitals, and healthcare settings throughout the Boulder–Denver metropolitan area, gaining valuable experience working with diverse populations across the lifespan.

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The graduate programs in speech-language pathology (MA-SLP) and audiology (AuD) at the ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ provide comprehensive academic and clinical preparation for students pursuing careers as speech-language pathologists and audiologists in healthcare, educational, and private practice settings.

Professional licensure requirements vary by state and may include additional supervised clinical experience, examinations, or professional certification, such as the awarded by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).

Students are responsible for reviewing the licensure requirements in the state where they intend to practice and should consult the appropriate state licensing board to determine their eligibility for professional licensure.

For additional information about state-specific requirements, visit ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ's Professional Licensure Programs & Degrees website.

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