Your degree from the Department of Speech and Hearing Science at the University of Illinois will prepare you for a career that makes a positive difference in the lives of others. Our graduates go on to work in many settings, including education, healthcare, academia and industry.
Bachelor of Science in Speech and Hearing Science
A Bachelor of Science in Speech and Hearing Science prepares students for a variety of clinical and non-clinical careers.
Clinical Master of Arts (M.A.) for Careers in Speech-Language Pathology
The Clinical Master of Arts (M.A.) for careers in Speech-Language Pathology program ensures clinical competence in speech-language pathology necessary for employment as a speech-language pathologist in many settings.
Non-Clinical Master of Arts (M.A.) in Speech and Hearing Science
The Non-clinical Master of Arts (M.A.) in Speech and Hearing Science prepares students for employment in industry or for a doctoral program.
Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.)
The Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) degree builds on the bachelor’s degree, and prepares students for careers as independent audiologists. NOTE: The Doctor of Audiology program is not accepting applications. To learn more, please see our statement on the future of the AuD Program.
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Speech and Hearing Science is a research-oriented degree that prepares students for academic research careers in the field of communication sciences and its disorders.