The Speech, Language and Hearing Science MA program within the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders is part of Temple University’s College of Public Health. A core value in our program is that communication is a basic human right. We promote critical thinking and problem-solving skills in our academic and clinical practice. Throughout the program, students serve a diverse community of clients in our on-campus clinic and at external field locations in the tri-state area.
Please respond to all parts of the questions below in one comprehensive essay (max 600 words) using complete sentences. Your essay will allow us to understand how your interests align with the opportunities available in our program. It will be evaluated in terms of content and writing quality. Please be sure to proofread for any errors prior to submitting.
- Being a graduate student in Temple's MA-SLH program is a formative experience, which includes increasing your awareness of implicit bias as a practitioner and actively working to increase equity for our clients and within our field at-large. Looking inward, what are your comfort zones with regard to working with individuals and communities? What are your areas for growth?
- Why are you interested in the MA-SLH program at Temple University? What unique qualities and experiences will you bring to our program?