Speech Pathology and Audiology Program
Empowering future Speech-Language Pathologists through exceptional education, research and clinical practice.
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Our programs equip students with the skills needed for impactful careers in diverse environments, from schools and hospitals to rehab centers and community clinics. With around 200 undergraduates and 50 graduate students enrolled in our B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. programs, you’ll be joining a dynamic community dedicated to making a difference. Explore our program offerings today.
I am passionate about working with clients with voice, swallowing and upper airway disorders. Many of my patients have shared the impact that their voice has on their quality of life. The voice is your instrument to communicate - that needs to be handled delicately. I feel privileged to be able to help patients improve their voice.
Valeria Savage - Class of 2024
Our programs are designed to deliver exceptional clinical and academic training, ensuring personalized attention with small class sizes. Learn from faculty who are passionate educators and leading practitioners in their fields.
Speech-Language Pathology is the study of speech and language disorders, which includes the evaluation and diagnosis of speech, language, cognitive communication and swallowing disorders. Our program incorporates elements from all areas of specialty to give students complete knowledge of the field. Due to rising cases of neurological, speech, language and hearing disorders, the need for specialists who treat these conditions is at an all-time high. The field involves working with clients of all ages and can include careers in hospitals, schools, clinics, nursing facilities and universities. Speech pathologists require a master's degree (M.S. or M.A.) as well as state licensing in order to practice.
Through my experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist graduate student at UNR Med, I have found immense fulfillment in leveraging my knowledge and skills to empower individuals, enhance their communication and improve their overall quality of life.
Madelyn Montgomery - Class of 2024
Audiologists are the primary health care professionals responsible for diagnosing, treating and managing hearing loss as well as balance disorders. This can include diagnostic hearing and balance evaluations, the fitting of hearing aids, programming (mapping) cochlear implants, hearing and aural re/habilitation services, industrial hearing conservation and hearing screening programs, hearing related intraoperative monitoring, and educational audiology. Audiologists work with patients of all ages and are employed in a variety of work settings including private practice, ENT offices, public schools, hospitals, hearing aid and cochlear implant manufacturers, as well as universities. Audiologists require a clinical doctorate degree (Au.D. or Ph.D.) as well as state licensing to practice.
Earn a B.S, M.S., or a Ph.D. in Speech Pathology and Audiology. For those with a bachelor’s degree in a different field, our Graduate Special is designed to prepare you for entry into our Speech-Language Pathology graduate programs.
Here, you’ll learn from faculty who are not only dedicated educators but also active practitioners and field leaders.
The Master's of Science (M.S.) education program in speech-language pathology (residential) at the University of Nevada, Reno is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association 2200 Research Boulevard #310, Rockville, Maryland 20850, (800) 498-2071 or (301) 296-5700.
Navigating the path to a career in Speech Pathology and Audiology starts with expert advising. We are here to help students understand the academic preparation required, guide you through the application process, and provide insights into what admissions committees seek in applicants.
Start your journey with us and make a meaningful difference in the world of speech and hearing care.
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