The Master of Science degree in Speech Pathology (SPA) is nationally accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). The program takes two years of full-time study to complete, including the summer between the first and second years. Students complete clinical experiences each semester in a variety of sites including the WIU Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic, hospitals, nursing homes, schools, and rehabilitation centers. These experiences allow students to work with clients with a variety of communication disorders. The final semester of the program involves two, 8-10 week off-campus internships.