When you pursue a Master of Arts in communication disorders at Truman, you form mentor relationships with professors and explore topics of individual interest through advanced clinical opportunities, research, internships, study abroad, and independent study. Here, you can create a personalized plan of study to meet ASHA certification requirements and choose your location for medical and school internships.

• Emphasis on close collaboration between students and faculty
• Clinical experiences with children and adults in the Speech and Hearing Clinic on campus
• Rated #1 in Missouri and #7 nationally for job placement
• Research opportunities

The master’s (M.A.) education program in speech-language pathology {residential} at Truman is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard, #310, Rockville, MD 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700.

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Rolling Admission

Admission is made on a rolling basis and treated on a first-come, first-served basis. Apply early for priority consideration. If a given cohort is full, you may be asked to defer your admission to the following term.

Application Requirements

In addition to the application, you’ll need to submit the following:

• Personal statement
• Three letters of recommendation
• Transcripts
• Official GRE test scores (optional)
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