Hearing and Speech Sciences (HESM)
Graduate Degree Program
College: Behavioral and Social Sciences
ABSTRACT
The Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences offers a Master of Arts degree with major emphasis in Speech, Language, or Hearing Sciences, with either a thesis-equivalent option or a non-thesis option. The Master’s degree is a non-clinical degree. Students will acquire fundamental knowledge of basic and applied science in the area of speech, language, and/or hearing, with an appreciation of the scientific basis of the discipline. Academic course work includes graduate-level courses taken within the Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences or in other departments at UMD with prior approval of the student’s Program Planning Committee or academic advisor + two additional faculty members. A minimum of 36 credits in academic coursework is required for the degree.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Contact department for more information on financial assistance.
CONTACT
Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences
0100 LeFrak Hall
7251 Preinkert Drive
College Park, MD 20742
Telephone: 301.405.4214
Fax: 301.314.2023
Email: sander22@umd.edu
Website: http://www.hesp.umd.edu
Courses: HESP
Relationships: Clinical Audiology (CAUD) Human Development (EDHD) Linguistics (LING) Neurosciences and Cognitive Science (NACS) Speech Language Pathology (SPLA)
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
- Statement of Purpose
- Transcript(s)
- TOEFL/IELTS/PTE (international graduate students)
PROGRAM-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
- See department for details
APPLICATION DEADLINES
| Type of Applicant | Fall Deadline | Spring Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic Applicants | ||
| US Citizens and Permanent Residents | ||
| International Applicants | ||
| F (student) or J (exchange visitor) visas; A,E,G,H,I and L visas and immigrants |
RESOURCES AND LINKS:
Program Website:
Application Process: gradschool.umd.edu/admissions