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MA/AuD Bilingual and Multicultural Emphasis

Program Overview

The goal of the MA and AuD Bilingual and Multicultural Emphasis Program is to provide students with multiple opportunities to develop a deep understanding of variation in speech, language and hearing across ages and abilities within the context of cultural, linguistic and economic diversity. Students accepted into the MA/AuD program in SLHS and into this specialty area will complete a series of learning activities designed to develop first-hand understanding of communication differences and disorders for professional purposes.

Note that all students accepted into the MA program in speech-language pathology at the University of Minnesota complete a required course on Clinical Issued in Bilingualism and Cultural Diversity across the lifespan. Participation in the BI-MEP program is above and beyond this required course and is completely voluntary. Students receive additional mentorship, with the expectation that they will integrate course work and clinical practicum experiences throughout their program with an expanded sense of personal and professional knowledge related to bilingualism and cultural variation. Participation in the BI-MEP program does not add any additional cost or length to the student's graduate training program.

Learning Activities

Required for BI-MEP students: Bilingual-Multicultural Emphasis Program Learning Activities

How to apply for the BI-MEP in speech-language pathology or audiology

• Follow standard application procedures for pursuing an MA/AuD degree.
• Clearly specify an interest in this area on your essay and on the SLHS Department application. Please note that an interest in the BI-MEP does NOT preclude an interest in particular disorder areas (such as acquired brain injury, child speech or language disorders, voice disorders, stuttering etc.).
• For specific questions related to BI-MEP, contact Dr. Kohnert at kohne005@umn.edu.