School of Hearing, Speech and Language Sciences

http://www.ohiou.edu/hearingspeech/

The School of Hearing, Speech and Language Sciences provides academic study leading to a master of arts (M.A.) in speech-language pathology (slp), a clinical doctorate in audiology (Au.D.), and a doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) in speech-language pathology, audiology, and in the hearing, speech and language sciences. The professional (M.A., Au.D.) programs in speech-language pathology and audiology are accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).

School facilities are located in Grover Center, a recently renovated building housing the entire college. Situated at the “front door” of the University, this facility includes first-class research and learning labs for our faculty and students, high-tech classrooms and student computer labs, and our state-of-the-art Hearing, Speech and Language Clinic.

The clinical program provides a variety of experiences in our new campus facility where we work closely with other disciplines, such as physical therapy. We also have many off-campus sites providing even greater opportunities to work in diverse settings with clients over the entire age span. Our campus site includes assessment and therapy rooms, a closed-circuit television system for observation and supervision, a resource/materials room, individual and group treatment rooms, and counseling rooms. Off-campus opportunities are available locally and through externships nationwide, in pediatric and adult hospitals, rehabilitation centers, schools, nursing homes, private practices, speech and hearing centers, schools, and centers for individuals with developmental disabilities. Full-time clinical faculty and adjunct clinical supervisors carry out the on-and off-campus clinical supervision.

If accepted into either the M.A. or Au.D. program, you will be responsible for your own transportation to and from clinical sites, as public transportation in the Athens area is limited. Housing and other living expenses during your externships are also your responsibility. You also will be required to: (1) obtain CPR certification; (2) have a physical examination, including evidence of results of a recent TB skin test; (3) provide documentation of current immunization for hepatitis B (or waiver form). Because you may be exposed to infectious diseases during your affiliations, some sites may require proof of immunization for other diseases. In addition, you must purchase name tags and malpractice insurance to be eligible for participation in the clinical practica.

Eligibility to Apply

To be considered for admission, you must:

Have completed a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Have earned a minimum overall grade-point average (g.p.a.) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Submit Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores.
Have completed a core of undergraduate courses including courses in math, biology and physical science, and pre-professional courses including introduction to communication disorders, phonetics, language development, anatomy/physiology of speech and hearing, basic audiology, and speech and hearing sciences (see M.A., Au.D., and Ph.D. programs for more details).

We encourage applicants from other disciplines to apply. If you have not met the course requirements stated above, you may be admitted on a conditional basis while completing these requirements. Upon successful completion of these courses, you will be admitted to the graduate program and become eligible for financial support.

Application Process

The following materials must be received by February 1 to be considered for admission for the following year. Note: you must request official scores for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) be sent directly from the testing agency. Student-supplied photocopies are not accepted as official, but may be included for review and to assist with official score matching. The Ohio University reporting code is 1593.

When you submit an ONLINE APPLICATION, you need to provide printed copies of the following materials to complete your application. You will need two separate envelopes for these materials.

In envelope #1 put items 1-3 (as applicable). Mail this envelope to: Graduate Studies, McKee House, 44 University Terrance, Athens, OH 45701-2979.

Copy of Application Submission page or the application transaction (order) ID.
Two copies of official transcripts from each U.S. postsecondary institution attended. (Official transcripts are those in envelopes sealed by the issuing institution). Ohio University transcripts will be obtained by the Office of Graduate Studies on your behalf.
Two copies of official or registrarcertified transcripts/mark sheets and two certified English translations for each non-U.S. postsecondary institution attended (in envelopes sealed by the issuing institution, if possible). Transcripts must reflect all courses taken, including courses that were repeated or taken outside a degree program. In envelope #2 put items 4-5. Mail this envelope to: Graduate Chair, School of Hearing, Speech and Language Sciences; c/o Molly deLaval; Grover Center W361; College of Health and Human Services, Athens, OH 45701-2979.
Three (3) letters of recommendation from people who are qualified to evaluate your capability for graduate study, in envelopes sealed by the person writing the recommendation. These letters are to be on the form available through the Office of Graduate Studies (http://www.ohio.edu/graduate/). Please make certain to include the program you plan to pursue on the form prior to giving the form to the person providing the reference.
The completed supplemental information form available from the school or online at the school’s Web site, http://www.ohiou.edu/hearingspeech/gradpacket.htm.

NOTE: if submitting a web application, do not submit a paper copy of the application for the same term/degree program.

When you submit a PAPER APPLICATION, you need to provide printed copies of the following materials to complete your application. You will need two separate envelopes for these materials.

In envelope #1 put items 1-9 (as applicable). Mail this envelope to:

Graduate Studies, McKee House, 44
University Terrance, Athens, OH 45701-2979.

One completed, signed application (Form 1).
One completed, signed Residency Information Form (Form 2).
One completed, signed Background Information & References Form (Form 3)
Non-refundable application fee (check, cash or money order) payable to Ohio University.
Two copies of official transcripts from each U.S. postsecondary institution attended. (Official transcripts are those in envelopes sealed by the issuing institution). Ohio University transcripts will be obtained by the Office of Graduate Studies on your behalf. If you are applying to the joint MBA/MHA, please provide three copies.
Two copies of official or registrarcertified transcripts/mark sheets and two certified English translations for each non-U.S. postsecondary institution attended (in envelopes sealed by the issuing institution, if possible). Transcripts must reflect all courses taken, including courses that were repeated or taken outside a degree program.
International applicants who need a certificate of eligibility, include one completed, signed Financial Affidavit of Support (Form 4). In envelope #2 put items 9-10. Mail this envelope to: Graduate Chair, School of Hearing, Speech and Language Sciences; c/o Molly deLaval; Grover Center W361; College of Health and Human Services, Athens, OH 45701-2979.
Three (3) letters of recommendation from people who are qualified to evaluate your capability for graduate study, in envelopes sealed by the person writing the recommendation. These letters are to be on the form available through the Office of Graduate Studies (http://www.ohio.edu/graduate/).
The completed supplemental information form available from the school or online at the school’s web site, http://www.ohiou.edu/hearingspeech/gradpacket.htm.

All documents received by the University in connection with an application for admission become the property of Ohio University. They will not be returned or forwarded to another agency or college/university. Portfolio materials will be returned if accompanied by a self-addressed, stamped envelope. The university retains portfolios of students accepted for admission.

All non-native speakers of English must demonstrate proficiency by submission of official TOEFL (550 minimum paperbased test/213 computer-based test) or IELTS scores (7.0 overall average). Tests older than two years are not accepted. In addition you must submit an informal tape-recorded speech sample. Send the tape-recorded speech to Coordinator of Professional Programs, School of Hearing, Speech and Language Sciences, Grover Center W218, Ohio University, Athens, OH 45701-2979. See elsewhere in this catalog for exemptions and more details regarding English proficiency requirements.