PFW taking applications for new graduate degree program in speech-language pathology

FORT WAYNE, Ind.—Purdue University Fort Wayne is now accepting applications from students hoping to be among the first to earn a graduate degree in speech-language pathology via its new program.

The university received approval in 2019 to offer this graduate degree and subsequently applied for professional accreditation from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. As the final step in the accreditation process, an onsite assessment of the program was conducted in February. A final decision on the program’s accreditation status will be made by the association in July.

“Our accreditation site visit was very positive,” said Stacy Betz, chair of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders. “Although we will not receive a final decision about our accreditation status until July, we are now accepting applications so we can accommodate those students interested in starting the program as early as this fall.”

Prospective students can apply now for the fall semester; applications will be reviewed immediately as part of a process that will continue until the program meets its target class size of 15 students.

“Despite the challenges higher education has faced in recent months because of COVID-19, our decision to move forward with this new program is a sign that the Purdue Fort Wayne campus continues to innovate and provide students new opportunities for high-quality education and career paths that will benefit the community,” added Betz.

Information for students interested in applying to the program can be found on the speech-language pathology web page. Betz may also be contacted at [email protected] for more details.

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