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Speech Pathology and Audiology Major

About our program

Develop the skills you need to understand and aid those with communication disorders. You’ll be directly admitted to the major, which means ²â´Ç³Ü’l±ô take speech pathology/audiology classes from your very first semester, and your curriculum and clinicals will provide you with the necessary foundation to earn admission to a graduate program in speech-language pathology or audiology.

You’ll gain hands-on experience with real clients early on, working under the guidance of expert faculty in our Speech and Hearing Clinic. You’ll not only sharpen your skills but see firsthand the positive difference you can make in people's lives. And because values and service are integrated into everything we do, ²â´Ç³Ü’l±ô develop a deep sense of purpose along with the skill and expertise ²â´Ç³Ü’l±ô gain.

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Schroeder Complex, College of Health Sciences

Benefits ²â´Ç³Ü’l±ô get from Marquette's College of Health Sciences

As part of the College of Health Sciences, ²â´Ç³Ü’l±ô join our community of faculty scholars and academically talented peers who are doing cutting-edge research, providing expert care and serving communities in Milwaukee and around the world. And 98% of our students are employed, in graduate school or military service six months after graduation. 

What can you do with a major in speech pathology and audiology from Marquette?

The speech pathology and audiology major is excellent preparation for graduate work in speech-language pathology or audiology, special education and deaf education. Here is a sample of the graduate schools our recent graduates attended:

  • Bowling Green State University

  • Case Western Reserve University

  • DePaul University

  • Indiana University

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  • Minnesota State University

  • Northwestern University

  • Rush University

  • Saint Louis University

  • University of Illinois

  • University of Minnesota

  • University of Texas

  • University of Wisconsin

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Hands-on learning for career success

While ²â´Ç³Ü’r±ð here at Marquette, preparing you for ·É³ó²¹³Ù’s next will be one of our top priorities. So, expect lots of learning by doing, connecting with others who share your passions, and reflecting on how you can Be The Difference.   

 

Spaces to learn

In our gross anatomy lab, you'll see the human body up close for an entire, intensive semester. It's one of the only gross anatomy courses for undergrads in the country. 

Clinicals and professional experience

Conduct your clinicals right on campus in the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Speech and Hearing Clinic. Supervised by faculty who are certified and licensed speech-language pathologists and audiologists, you'll work with children and adults who have speech, language or hearing disorders — something many programs don’t offer to their undergraduates. 

Undergraduate research

Take advantage of the opportunity to work with internationally respected researchers and their teams.

Here are some of the areas Marquette speech pathology and audiology faculty and students are investigating right now:

  • Advancing rehabilitation with neuroscience
  • Neurodevelopmental feeding and swallowing
  • Speech and swallowing
  • Child language and literacy
  • Communication, movement and learning

Leadership learning

Become a people-centered leader guided by our Jesuit tradition. Join our E-Lead program sophomore year and ²â´Ç³Ü’l±ô complete a combination of leadership courses and experiences that prepare you to be the drivers of innovation for the common good. You’ll develop the skill set to generate innovative solutions and the mindset to reflect on the impact your work has on the world. Bonus: You’ll graduate with a concentration in leadership, too. 

Explore our E-Lead program.

Study abroad

Expand your speech pathology education with a semester abroad. Study program course work at prestigious universities around the world. Other international opportunities are available for speech pathology students through core courses, summer study, Global Brigades, language study, faculty-led programs or research.

Check out our study abroad programs.

 

What to expect from a Marquette degree

A Marquette education equips students to thrive professionally and personally through overall student support, career preparation and an extended family that can't wait to meet you. But don't just take our word for it. 

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#6 Best College in Job Placement /#1 in Wisconsin

Zippia.com

#55

#55 in Student Outcomes

Wall Street Journal

#12

#12 Best Colleges for Internships

The Princeton Review (private universities)

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