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Prerequisites for the Profession Degree Programs

Basic science courses necessary to meet
U of M graduation, ASHA certification, and State Licensure

Suggested courses are listed below each required area of study

Life Sciences (3 semester hours)

Human Anatomy and Physiology
Neuroanatomy
Biology
Genetics

Mathematical Sciences (3 semester hours)

Non-remedial mathematics
College Algebra
Trigonometry
Calculus
Statistics

Behavioral Sciences (6 semester hours)

Psychology
Sociology
Anthropology

Physical Sciences (Transcript Credit; no specific credits)

Chemistry
Physics
Geology
Acoustics / Musical Acoustics

If you have not met the above requirements in your undergraduate program, you will be required to complete them during your graduate program. Depending on how many of these requirements have not been met, your graduate program may be extended. You may want to consider enrolling in a summer course to fulfill your requirements.

Coursework in the area of Communication Sciences and Disorders is not required prior to admission to the graduate program.

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Our MA and AUD programs are accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Last Updated: 2/1/12