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Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology Program

Speech therapist with female stroke patient outdoors during a home health therapy session modeling the production of a consonant during speech training for apraxia

Communication Is Key to Our Existence

The Speech-Language Pathology Program provides individuals with the knowledge and clinical skills needed to practice as a speech-language pathologist.

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About the Degree Program

The Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology Program is a unique educational model that combines the academic and clinical resources of a major medical sciences campus located in the Little Rock metro of central Arkansas. It is a full-time two-year program with one cohort of 24 students beginning each fall semester, and it consists of a total of five semesters including one summer.

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The Profession of Speech-Language Pathology

Speech-language pathologists play a crucial role in facilitating effective communication. They assess, diagnose and treat a variety of communication disorders, including speech sound disorders, language disorders, fluency disorders and voice disorders. Through personalized interventions, these professionals work with clients to improve their communication skills, allowing them to express themselves confidently and connect with others.

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Information Sessions

The Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology Program occasionally hosts information sessions meant to inform prospective students about the program requirements, the curriculum, or just to answer questions they may have.

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Explore essential links for students and alumni of our Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology Program. Discover accrediting and credentialing organizations, professional organizations and valuable resources to advance your career.

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Speech-Language Pathology Program News & Announcements

UAMS students take part in the May 18 commencement ceremony at Barton Coliseum in Little Rock.

UAMS Graduates 1,134 Health Care Professionals

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) on May 18 conferred degrees and certificates to 1,134 students in its five colleges and graduate school. UAMS awarded 175 degrees or certificates to students in the College of Medicine, 172 in the College of Nursing, 583 in the College of Health Professions, 78 in the College…

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A child receives hippotherapy through the Speech-Language Pathology Program. Hippotherapy is a treatment tool that uses equine movement to help with speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing goals. It is a combination of physical, occupational, and speech therapy that involves placing clients on horses while providing intervention.

Spotlight on the Department of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology

The UAMS Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) Program is the only Au.D. program in Arkansas, dedicated to equipping students with the skills necessary to navigate the dynamic and evolving field of audiology healthcare.

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Dana Moser speaks and formally begins the Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology White Coat Ceremony in an auditorium of the I. Dodd Wilson Building on the UAMS Little Rock campus.

White Coats On, Audiology, Speech-Language Pathology Students Start New Academic Journeys

UAMS College of Health Professions Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology faculty members on Aug. 18 helped students put on their white coats and celebrate the start of their postgraduate studies. At the department’s White Coat Ceremony, each student walked to the front of the auditorium, and two faculty members held up the coats as…

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A student stands center stage May 26 in the CHARTS Theater as two members of the College of Health Professions faculty place her academic hood on her shoulders.

Brunch, Hooding Ceremonies Mark Crossroads for College of Health Professions Students

At an informal brunch in the late morning and an afternoon hooding ceremony, both on May 19, hundreds of College of Health Professions students celebrated the successful conclusion of their formal, professional education and the beginning of their careers.

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Accreditation

The Master of Science (M.S.) education program in speech-language pathology {residential} at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard, #310, Rockville, MD 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700.

Contact Information

Primary Contacts

General Information
Phone: 501-320-7300
Fax: 501-214-2161

Dana Moser, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Program Director
Email: DRMoser@UAMS.edu

Beverly Johnson
Executive Assistant I
Email: JohnsonBeverlyF@UAMS.edu

Physical Address

UAMS Speech and Hearing Clinic
4021 W. Eighth St.
Education Building South
Little Rock, AR 72204

Mailing Address

Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology
College of Health Professions
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
4301 W. Markham St., Slot 711
Little Rock, AR 72205

Clinic Info

UAMS Speech and Hearing Clinic
Phone: 501-320-7300
Fax: 501-214-2161
Email Shana Williamson, M.S., at SFWilliamson@UAMS.edu

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Mailing Address: 4301 West Markham Street, Little Rock, AR 72205
Phone: (501) 686-5730
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