Department of Speech Pathology & Audiology

Are you interested in the science of communication and hearing? Do you want to build a career in the medical world helping people with speaking, hearing, or balance? 

Consider earning your degree at The Department of Speech Pathology & Audiology at South Carolina State University. In our highly-ranked program, you will get the formal training and skill-building you need to find success as a speech pathologist or audiologist!

Our mission is to prepare you to serve culturally and linguistically diverse populations in a variety of work settings. If the thought of helping others is music to your ears, the Department of Speech Pathology at SC State could be just the place for you!

What are you waiting for? Discover what a degree in Speech Pathology & Audiology from SC State can do for your future career.

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Earn Your Degree in Speech Pathology & Audiology at South Carolina State University

A degree in Speech Pathology & Audiology from SC State is more than a college education—it's an investment in your future and a gift in the lives of those you'll reach along the way. That's why it's important to choose a school that places value on discipline, academic excellence, and hands-on learning. At SC State, we'll prepare you for a fulfilling career in the speech pathology or audiology fields.

As a student, you will learn the fundamentals of speech-language, plus, you'll gain the critical thinking and leadership skills necessary for a successful future career. You'll become an expert in communicative disorders, learning proper diagnostic procedures and treatments for clients. You'll also gain insight into the industry as you develop valuable listening and communication skills that will aid you in your pursuit to help others. With the skills and training you get at SC State, you'll have what it takes to stand out among other graduates in your field.

Undergraduate & Graduate Degrees

Experiential Learning

Our programs are designed to provide you with a solid academic foundation, as well as practicum experiences that will help you get ahead. With the help of highly-qualified instructors, you'll gain hands-on experience in a variety of professional settings. You'll put your skills to practice at the on-campus Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic, where you will serve students from the University and clients from the surrounding area. You'll work on screenings, evaluations, and interventions with clients of all ages. This unique experience prepares you to serve in spaces like public schools, hospitals, nursing homes, and private practices. As you continue your studies and practicum training, you will build the intuition and confidence to act on your feet and make quick decisions.

Student Outcomes Data

Accreditation

Speech Pathology & Audiology Program (MA)

The Master’s degree (MA) program in Speech-Language Pathology (residential) at South Carolina State University 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.

Master of Speech Pathology Curriculum

Contact Us

Have questions or concerns about our programs, or want to learn more about Speech Pathology & Audiology at South Carolina State University? We invite you to contact us for more information!

Department Faculty & Staff

Dr. June Graham-Bethea Acting Chair & Assistant Professor Lewis Building 106A jgraha4@scsu.edu 803-536-8074	Dr. Jacqueline Jones-Brown  Assistant Professor Lewis Building 203D jjones91@scus.edu 803-536-8074
Dr. Porsche Battle Assistant Professor Lewis Building 203A pbrown40@scsu.edu 803-536-8074	Mrs. Shirlain Darby Director of the Harold Powell Speech & Hearing Clinic and Instructor Harold Powell Speech Language Clinic D105 sdarby2@scsu.edu 803-536-8588
Mrs. Felicia Lawrence Undergraduate Coordinator and Instructor Lewis Building 203F fglover1@scsu.edu 803-536-8074	Dr. A'Dreanna Paschal Externship Coordinator and Professor Lewis Building 203C 803-536-8074
Dr. Amber Heape Adjunct Professor aheape@scsu.edu 803-707-4556	Dr. Juliet Stoute-White Adjunct Professor Lewis Building jstoute@scsu.edu 803-536-8074
Dr. Hiram McDade Adjunct Professor Lewis Building hmcdade@scsu.edu 803-536-8074	Dr. Tracy Johnson Adjunct Professor Lewis Building tjohn25@scsu.edu 803-536-8074
Jennifer Williams Fields Administrative Coordinator Lewis Building 106B jfields8@scsu.edu 803-635-8074	Katrina Sherman Administrative Specialist II Harold Powell Speech and Language Clinic A101 ksherman@scsu.edu 803-536-8073