Majoring in speech and hearing science will provide foundational knowledge for understanding human speech, language, swallowing, hearing and balance processes, with a particular focus on the implications of differences and disruptions in the communication systems associated with disorders. Visit our undergraduate program page to see the details.

Master of Arts in Speech Speech and Hearing Science (M.A.) — Clinical and Non-clinical

Students in the clinical M.A. program learn about speech-language pathology in medical and educational settings, as well as speech, language and hearing science.

The Master of Arts degree without clinical experience is awarded to candidates who do not wish to pursue careers as speech-language pathologists or certification from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. The non-clinical M.A. program may prepare the student for employment in industry or for a doctoral program in speech, language, hearing science or related areas.

The Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) degree is a four-year post-baccalaureate degree that emphasizes the application of basic science and technology and provides advanced professional training.

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Speech and Hearing Science at the University of Illinois is a research-oriented degree that prepares students for academic research careers in the field of communication sciences and its disorders.