Combined Program for M.A. and Ph.D. in Speech-Language Pathology

For students interested in pursuing both a Ph.D. in speech or language
sciences and clinical training:

Our department provides two options for students interested in pursuing both
a Ph.D. in speech or language sciences and clinical training (with the
associated MA degree).

First, students can opt to pursue an MA degree first and then apply to the
PhD program upon completion of the MA. This may be the best option for
students who are uncertain as to whether they wish to continue for the PhD
degree, because the MA degree is completed in the least amount of time.
However, the PhD degree may itself take longer than it would in a combined
program, and requires a sharp change in focus between years 2 and 3 of
graduate study.

For students who are certain they wish to pursue a PhD, we allow students to
apply for the PhD program and receive an MA degree along the way. This
allows for maximum efficiency overall, and permits students to pursue both
research and clinical training simultaneously, rather than sequentially. A
sample course sequence for this combined program is available here.
Students interested in a combined course of study should apply to the Ph.D.
program initially, but should indicate their interest in pursuing clinical
training in their statement of purpose.