Master of Arts in Communication Disorders
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.
Why Truman?
Program Plans
Opportunities to Gain Extensive Experience

Clinical Facilities
Put theory into practice as a student clinician working with children and adults at the Speech and Hearing Clinic located on the Truman campus. This clinic provides speech, language, and hearing assessment and treatment services to clients from throughout northeast Missouri.
Schedule a Visit

Virtual or In-Person
Get an inside look at program specifics, tour your learning environment, and meet your professors.

Open House Event
Participate in sessions with faculty and current students; learn about funding, internships and employment; tour the Speech and Hearing Clinic; and more.
Accreditation
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.
For information on State Authorization and licensure requirements in a particular state or territory, see State Authorization.
Admission
For priority consideration, apply by:
February 15:
Summer/Fall
September 15:
Spring
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)