西密歇根大学的文学硕士课程是语音语言病理学专业，为两年制后学位。它的主要任务是为专业人员提供准备，他们需要具备必要的知识，判断力和解决问题的能力，以提供高质量的服务和领导语言病理学。目的是使毕业生能够在瞬息万变的世界中有效地工作。作为学位课程的一部分，学生必须成功完成美国语言-语言-听力协会的临床能力证书的所有学术和临床实践要求。
Western Michigan University's Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology is a two-year post-baccalaureate professional degree. We have designed this full-time residential program to prepare professionals with the knowledge, judgment and problem solving skills necessary to provide high quality services and leadership in speech-language pathology. We hope to enable our graduates to work effectively in an ever-changing world.<br>When youre a student in WMU's Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences, you will experience unique academic, research and clinical opportunities, preparing you to be part of the next generation of speech, language and hearing professionals.<br><br>The fields of audiology and speech-language pathology are both highly ranked in US News and World Reports listing of healthcare jobs. The employment rate is rising in both fields and both career paths offer a wide range of work environments. These are good paying careers that are highly rewarding and highly impactful.