STEM-classified degree: graduates are eligible for 3 years of Optional Practical Training (OPT) in the USA. Academic college: College of Health Solutions. This Master of Science program focuses on the neuroscience of hearing and language, exploring the neural mechanisms underlying auditory processing, speech perception, language acquisition, and communication disorders, with graduates eligible for up to 3 years of OPT in the USA due to its STEM classification.

Career options in audiology research, speech-language pathology research, neuroscience research related to communication, development of diagnostic tools and interventions for hearing and language disorders, and potentially roles in biotechnology or healthcare industries. The STEM classification enhances employment opportunities in the USA.

Arizona State University, Tempe Campus, is a highly ranked public university with a world-leading drive for innovation and consistently the #1 US public university chosen by international students. The Tempe campus is ASU's historic and largest, offering numerous degree programs, first-rate research facilities, and a vibrant campus environment resembling an energetic city. The program is within the College of Health Solutions.