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Campus lifeWhich college/university should I attend?
Select a program that allows a broad education in liberal arts and sciences and including health, social physical and biological sciences, English/language arts; mathematics; the humanities; and technology. Also include a strong foundation in oral and written communication skills, in addition to basic courses in speech, language and hearing sciences.

Are college/university programs accredited in audiology or speech-language pathology? 

Summary of Program Counts

Institutions

252 institutions of higher education that sponsor CAA-accredited or candidate programs

243 speech-language pathology
71 audiology

Speech-Language Pathology Programs

241 master's level speech-language pathology programs with accredited status
2 master's level speech-language pathology programs with candidacy status

Audiology Programs

69 doctoral level programs in audiology with accredited status
— includes 3 consortia
2 doctoral level programs in audiology with candidacy status
— includes 2 consortia

Why should I attend a CAA accredited program?
Study at a CAA accredited program offers a graduate the assurance that the academic and clinical experience obtained meets nationally established standards. For your future certification by ASHA, you must complete your graduate coursework and clinical practicum at a college or university whose program is accredited by the ASHA Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA).

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Is financial aid available for students majoring in audiology and speech-language pathology?
There are many  resources availabe for students seeking financial aid in audiology and speech-language pathology. Begin with asking your high school or college career/guidance counselor for more information. Additional resources include Federal and State Education Programs, Scholarships and Loans and Grants.

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