Academics

SPA

Bachelor of Science in Speech Pathology & Audiology

Options:
  • Speech Pathology and Audiology
  • Speech Language Pathology Assistant (available Fall 2025)

Why Choose Speech Pathology & Audiology at WIU?

  • Undergraduates have the opportunity to gain experience as student clinicians in our Speech-Language Hearing Clinic, serving more than 800 clients per year
  • Coursework is taught by our clinical faculty who bridge the gap between knowledge and skills using their real-world experiences and expertise
  • Qualified Western undergraduate students who graduate with their B.S. in SPA are always considered first for acceptance to our graduate program in Speech Pathology
  • 100% pass rate on the graduate national examination (PRAXIS II)
  • 100% of our graduates have employment within three months of graduation

Program Availability

  • Macomb

Job Placements of WIU Graduates

  • Hospitals, Rehab Centers, and Skilled Nursing Facilities
  • Early Intervention (EI), School districts and Special Education Cooperatives
  • Private practices, specialty clinics and industry

Scholarships

Western Illinois University awards over 1,000 scholarships annually based on a variety of factors, including academic achievement, talent, leadership, geographical location, field of study, and financial need. To explore all the scholarship and award opportunities available at WIU, please visit the Scholarship Office website.