Speech and language therapy masters

In as little as two years, you can have your Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology and be ready for the next step in your career. The program offers on-campus and distance education options.

Program Features

Degree completion in as little as two years (6 or 7 semesters), or 61 credit hours*
High quality, affordable education and career preparation
Study prevention, assessment, diagnosis and treatment of speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication and swallowing disorders in children and adults
accessible, knowledgeable and supportive faculty

Small classes with
Exceptional Praxis exam pass rate

and job placement rate for graduates

and job placement rate for graduates
Specialized coursework highlights experiential learning with practicum placements

*Individual requirements may vary.

Project EPIC

Project EPIC is a Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) grant to prepare future teachers of the deaf and speech-language pathologists through an interdisciplinary collaboration. (Available for our on-campus students only.)

Project Nexus

Project Nexus is an interdisciplinary collaborative project between TWU’s graduate programs in Adapted Physical Activity and Speech-Language Pathology. Project Nexus aims to prepare APE and SLP scholars with the skills necessary for effective teaching and/or service provision to students with disabilities with high intensity needs. (Available for our on-campus students only.)

Admission Details

Learn more about admission to the program.

Why study speech-language pathology at TWU?

Two venue options: On-campus and distance education

On-Campus Option

Classes held in the evenings on our Denton and Dallas campuses
9-10 hours of academic coursework each semester
Diverse practicum experiences 2-5 days a week each semester
Cohorts start in the summer or fall every year

Distance Education Option – Schools-focused Track

Classes held in regional Education Service Centers across Texas and through live interactive webinars on your home computer>
Complete clinical experiences with sponsoring school districts during the school year and at medical facilities during summers
Cohorts admitted every two years with the program beginning in the summer of odd years

Distance Education Option – Healthcare-focused Track

Classes held through live interactive webinars on your home computer
- Students must attend classes on the Denton campus three days each summer semester
Complete clinical experiences with sponsoring healthcare entities, school districts, and at other healthcare settings
Cohorts admitted every two years with the program beginning in the summer of even years

The distance education option allows you to work as a licensed speech-language pathology assistant while in the program.

Experiential learning in TWU’s Clinics

Speech, Language & Hearing Clinic

On-campus students train with experienced TWU faculty in our on-site Speech, Language & Hearing Clinic which provides services to those in the community with speech, language, cognitive-communication, feeding or hearing difficulties. You will provide clinical services to clients with supervision from faculty members who are ASHA-certified and Texas-licensed speech-language pathologists and audiologists.

The Stroke Center – Dallas

The Stroke Center – Dallas, located on TWU’s Dallas campus, allows graduate students in speech-language pathology to train with professors and other health professionals providing treatments to clients who have experienced a stroke. Gain hands-on experience assessing the communication needs of individual clients, outlining a plan of care and providing outpatient services.

An accredited program: Accreditation information

The Master’s of Science (M.S.) education program in speech-language pathology {residential and distance education} at Texas Woman’s University is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard, #310, Rockville, MD 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700

Accreditation student outcome information (including program completion rates, Praxis examination pass rates, employment rate of our graduate students and strategic plan and progress) covers the last three years and is updated annually.

Post-baccalaureate Certificate in Bilingual SLP Option

If you are bilingual, you can earn this certificate while getting your master’s degree.

Certificate offered at TWU to students enrolled in the master’s SLP program
Classes delivered 100 percent online
Clinical Practicum (75 hours) provides hands-on experience under the supervision of bilingual speech-language pathologists

Get more information about our Post-baccalaureate Certificate in Bilingual SLP.

Post-baccalaureate SLP Certificate in Deaf and Hard of Hearing

If you are interested in working with children who are deaf and hard of hearing (DHH), you can earn this certificate while getting your master’s degree.

Certificate offered at TWU to students enrolled in the master’s SLP program (and practicing SLPs)
Classes delivered 100 percent online
Clinical Practicum (75 hours) provides hands-on experience under the supervision of licensed and certified SLPs who are experienced in working with children who are DHH

Get more information about our Post-baccalaureate Certificate in Deaf and Hard of Hearing for the SLP.

Post-baccalaureate Certificate in Multicultural and Diversity Studies for the SLP

If you are interested in gaining additional knowledge and experience working with diverse populations, you can earn this certificate while getting your master’s degree.

Certificate offered at TWU to students enrolled in the master’s SLP program
Classes delivered 100 percent online
Clinical Practicum (75 hours) provides hands-on experience with culturally and linguistically diverse populations under the supervision of speech-language pathologists

Get more information about our Post-baccalaureate Certificate in Multicultural and Diversity Studies for the SLP.

Supportive student organization

The Student Organization of Communication Sciences (SOCS) works to bring you opportunities in leadership, community service, addressing professional issues and participating in social activities with peers and faculty to learn more about communication development and disorders.

SOCS is a member of the National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

Scholarship opportunities

The Department of Communication Sciences & Oral Health has several scholarships available to communication sciences and speech-language pathology students. Visit the COMS scholarship opportunities site for information on specific scholarships and how to apply.

Career Opportunities

The MS in Speech-Language Pathology prepares graduates to apply for a Certificate of Clinical Competence (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association) and for a Speech Language Pathology intern’s license (Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations). If you are a resident of another state, contact our department to determine whether our program fulfills requirements to apply for licensure in your home state.

These credentials open up a variety of speech-language pathologist career opportunities, such as working in a medical facility, school or a private healthcare service agency.

While salaries can vary, the median salary for a certified SLP is $76,610 with a much faster than average growth rate, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

For questions contact

[email protected]
940-898-2025

Complaint Procedures

For TWU complaint procedures please see the TWU Student Handbook.

To make a public comment or for information on the CAA complaint process regarding the graduate SLP program, please go to the Council on Academic Accreditation handbook.

The Speech-Language Pathology program at Rutgers University has three major program goals:

Program Goal 1: Excellence in academic education and clinical preparation. The academic and clinical curriculum is based on state-of-the-art scientific information and clinical procedures.

Objectives:

Infuse the curriculum with content regarding multiculturally diverse populations, particularly dialectal and bilingual/multilingual influences on speech, language, and communication skills.
Ensure the curriculum contains information regarding interprofessional education and that students have opportunities for interprofessional practice in the clinical setting.
Incorporate contemporary principles of clinical practice in the assessment and management of speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders within a medical setting.
Prepare students for American Speech-Language-Hearing Association certification, professional New Jersey state licensure, and the New Jersey Department of Education speech-language specialist certification.

Program Goal 2: Excellence in Faculty and Student Scholarship. Academic and clinical faculty are dedicated to professional scholarship and increasing student participation in scholarship.

Objectives:

Produce faculty scholarship to promote the national ranking of the program.
Actively engage students in clinically relevant research and problem-solving.
Foster student scholarship through implementation of EBP in clinical and professional venues.

Program Goal 3: Expand community visibility and clinical opportunities. The SLP Program at Rutgers University is committed to addressing the clinical needs in speech, language, communication, and swallowing in the Newark, NJ community and beyond.

Objectives:

Offer affordable, accessible, and quality clinical services to the Newark community and beyond.
Provide continuing education opportunities to practicing clinicians.
Engage community members in program development and educational strategies.

Speech and Language Therapy is a type of therapy that helps people with communication disorders. By studying a Masters in Speech and Language Therapy, you’ll gain a qualification that can help you support people to improve their speaking and listening skills.

A Masters in Speech and Language Therapy will help you deepen your understanding of the subject so that you can help more people with communication difficulties.

The field of Speech and Language Therapy is constantly evolving, and a Masters degree will help you to stay up-to-date with the latest developments. You’ll also have the opportunity to develop your research skills, which can be used to help improve the effectiveness of speech and language therapy treatments.

You could learn how to assess and treat communication and swallowing disorders in children and adults. You will also learn how to develop individualized treatment plans, how to use various types of therapy techniques, and how to incorporate the latest research into your practice. You will also have opportunities to work with a variety of clients, including those with developmental disabilities and neurological disorders.

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If you wish to become a practicing speech-language pathologist and you have a bachelor’s degree in any area of study, our master of science program is designed for you.

The Master of Science (M.S.) education program in speech-language pathology (residential) at Boston University is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), 2200 Research Boulevard, #310, Rockville, MD 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700. The goal of the program is to prepare students to meet ASHA certification standards and MA state licensure requirements for entering clinical practice.

When you enroll in one of the country’s top programs in speech-language pathology, you can expect to do much more than meet certification requirements. At Boston University’s College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College, your education will include a rare combination of clinical, academic, and research opportunities.

Ranked #10 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report

We’re proud that Boston University ranks among the country’s best educators of future speech-language pathologists. U.S. News & World Report’s latest graduate school rankings rated our graduate Speech-Language Pathology program #10 out of 261 accredited programs.

You’ll gain broad clinical experience, on campus and off

Your clinical practicum experiences will give you broad exposure to patients across the lifespan. We place students in many settings, from early intervention to major medical centers and from schools to private practices. Our clinical faculty will work closely with you throughout the placement process as you develop your clinical skills. In addition to these outstanding clinical placements, Sargent College operates its own clinical education centers right on campus. Our graduate students, supervised by faculty practitioners, conduct individual and group treatment sessions for members of the Boston community at the Academic Speech, Language & Hearing Center and the Aphasia Resource Center. By the time you complete the program, you’ll be confident in your knowledge and skills in any practice situation.

There are countless opportunities at a large university

Besides the academic resources and research opportunities of Boston University, you can share the experience of life on an energetic, urban campus. And take advantage of all the history, culture, and arts that surround you in one of America’s most exciting cities.

After you complete the program, BU’s reputation will continue to work for you. Those who choose to continue their studies are highly successful in gaining admission to top doctoral and professional programs.

The MS program welcomes students with diverse educational backgrounds from all over the world. We invite you to read more about the program, career options, and experiences of our students.

Student Outcome Data

Program Completion Rate

PeriodNumber and Percentage of Students Completing Program on Time
Number of Students Completing Program later than on TimeNumber of Students Not Completing Program
Sept 2021 – Aug 202249 (98%)10Sept 2020 – Aug 202135 (100%)00Sept 2019 – Aug 202036 (100%)003-year Average99.17%

PRAXIS Examination Pass Rate

PeriodNumber of Students Taking the ExamNumber and Percentage of Students who PassedSept 2021 – July 20224646 (100%)Sept 2020 – July 20213939 (100%)Sept 2019 – July 20202929 (100%)3-year Average100%

Employment Rate

PeriodNumber and Percentage of Students Employed
Number of Students Not EmployedSept 2020 – Aug 202135 (100%)

Sept 2019 – Aug 202035 (97%)

Sept 2018 – Aug 201932 (100%)

3-year Average99.03%

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