The Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology (SPA) is dedicated to providing the highest quality educational, research and clinical services to both our students and the community. We are committed to impacting the lives of a diverse population by breaking the barriers of communication and improving patient outcomes.
The Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology is dedicated to cultivating Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) who provide collaborative, holistic and patient-centered care. We offer three degree programs to students at every level in their academic journey: B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. Our department is committed to maintaining a high faculty-to-student ratio that allows for highly personalized and effective clinical and academic training.
The University of Nevada, Reno offers a pre-professional undergraduate degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology that prepares our graduates to apply to graduate school for further clinical and advanced training in the field.
We offer a two-year M.S. graduate program to students who are interested in pursuing a career in Speech-Language Pathology. Students are prepared for successful careers as speech-language pathologists in a variety of settings such as schools, hospitals, rehabilitation centers and community clinics. Upon completion of the program and passing the Praxis examination, students will have the skills and clinical competencies necessary to begin a clinical fellowship (CF). After the CF, graduates of this program are eligible to apply for the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA).
Our Ph.D. program is designed to produce highly qualified professionals who aspire to work as Speech-Language Pathologists in university, clinic, hospital, research laboratory or school systems. Successful candidates demonstrate general mastery of the field of Speech Pathology with special expertise in at least two areas of the field: articulation/phonology, cleft palate, aphasia, motor speech disorders, language disorders, stuttering, voice disorders, alaryngeal speech and clinical supervision.
The Speech Pathology and Audiology program at UNR Med showcases outstanding student outcomes, including high retention, timely program completion, and strong exam pass rates. These achievements reflect the program’s dedication to academic excellence and preparing students for successful careers. Explore our student outcome data.
We proudly offer various interdisciplinary specialty clinics to students who are interested in pursuing a subspecialty in Speech Pathology and Audiology. Our partner facilities include the University Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment and the Northern Nevada Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Clinic. Other specialty services that serve our community include the Nevada Aphasia Center, Northern Nevada Voice and Swallow Clinic, and Gender-Affirming Voice and Communication Clinic.
Our research faculty are driven to advance the scientific foundations and clinical application of speech-language pathology and audiology to support local, state and global communities. We are committed to providing accessible and inclusive education and clinical services that reach diverse populations across the lifespan.
Renown Health has a dedicated team of specialists who deliver personalized care and support to both their patients and our students. In partnership with Renown Health, we offer clinical services and education that are provided at the Claude I. Howard Speech and Hearing Clinic. Together, we are committed to providing high quality speech-language pathology and audiology services to Reno-Sparks and the surrounding communities.
Clinical patient phone number: (775) 982-3300
The Speech Pathology and Audiology Department has a dedicated faculty that supports student learners to develop clinical competencies through the integration of innovative clinical education, academic coursework and high-quality research. Our department offers students a unique opportunity to train with faculty who are dedicated teachers, active practitioners and valued contributors in the field.
Academic/administrative phone number: (775) 784-4887