Pursue a career that makes the world a more inclusive place. Professionals in the field of speech-language pathology and audiology are responsible for the evaluation and treatment of individuals with disorders affecting speech, language, hearing, swallowing, and balance. At UMass Amherst, we develop compassionate and skilled professionals who work in research and clinical settings through a comprehensive undergraduate education in the building blocks of the field, and in-depth graduate study in a clinical setting.