Speech-Language Pathology, MS
Candidacy Statement
The Master of Science (MS) education program in speech-language pathology (distance education) at The University of Scranton is a Candidate for Accreditation by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard, #310, Rockville, MD 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700. Candidacy is a “preaccreditation” status with the CAA, awarded to developing or emerging programs for a maximum period of 5 years.
Change Lives Through the Power of Communication
The Speech-Language Pathology program provides students with knowledge of basic human communication and swallowing processes, including the appropriate biological, neurological, acoustic, psychological, developmental, and linguistic and cultural bases.
You’ll gain the knowledge and experience you need to become a competent clinician, capable of evaluating and treating clients from all backgrounds.
What Makes Our Program Unique?
A Jesuit education with real-world applications. Established in the principles of Ignatian pedagogy, the University's Speech-Language Pathology program prepares thoughtful clinicians who regularly reflect on their professional practice.
A distance learning format. Approximately 75% of the coursework for the program can be completed remotely. Students also attend in-person summer sessions to hone their clinical practice. Some field placements can be completed in a student’s area of residence.
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- Duration 21 to 24 months
- Cost per Credit $900
- Credit Hours 63 to 73
Program Benefits
- GRE/GMAT not required.
- Optional healthcare specialization to customize your degree
- Clinical practice hours can be completed in a student’s area of residence
Career Outlook: A High-Demand Field Full of Possibilities
As the population ages, demand for speech-language pathologists is expected to increase. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the demand for speech-language pathologists to increase 19% through 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations.1 Speech-language pathologists have the unique opportunity to use their degree to work in distinctly different professional settings: education and healthcare.
Whether your passion is to work with PreK-12 students who have communication challenges, or with patients who are struggling with swallowing disorders, you’ll gain the expertise you need through Scranton's master's program. If healthcare is your desired industry, you can customize your degree with an additional 10-credit healthcare specialization to ensure you have the knowledge and skills you need for success.
Students who complete the program are prepared to pass the national examination adopted by ASHA to qualify for state and national credentials that are required for entry into professional practice (e.g., state license, certificate of clinical competence).
CAREER OUTLOOKCourses with a Focus on Clinical Practice.
The Speech-Language Pathology master's is a hybrid program that offers synchronous remote learning, with asynchronous course options available for students who live outside the Eastern time zone. Field placements and clinical hours are primarily completed in the student’s area of residence, making a speech-language pathology graduate degree attainable wherever you may be.
Program coursework focuses on providing students with the knowledge and skills they need to become competent, culturally-sensitive clinicians who can successfully evaluate and treat patients across the lifespan.
CURRICULUMProgram Outcomes: What You'll Learn
By the time you graduate, you will be prepared to:
| Demonstrate professional knowledge and skills for the provision of effective assessment and treatment procedures |
| Integrate the use of technology and evidence into clinical practice, engage in ethical conduct and practice |
| Use best practices in evaluating and treating communication disorders and/or differences |
| Provide culturally relevant and sensitive care |
| Advocate for basic human communicative rights and safe medical care |
Admission Requirements
To be eligible for admission to the Master of Science, Speech-Language Pathology degree program, applicants are required to have a baccalaureate degree in the arts or sciences with an overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale, and to have complete foundational coursework (minimum of 18 credit hours) from a university with accreditation from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
Students must also show evidence of a minimum of 25 hours in guided clinical observation in speech-language pathology and audiology prior to initiating graduate level coursework.
Detailed admissions requirements are listed on our Admissions page.
ADMISSIONS INFOTuition
The Speech-Language Pathology master's program consists of 63 to 73 credits and costs $900 per credit.
Tuition InfoFinancial Aid
Financial aid options are available to help you pay for your education. A personal financial aid counselor will assist you in identifying and taking full advantage of all opportunities.
FINANCIAL AID INFOFaculty: Support from Near and Far
Our Speech-Language Pathology faculty will support you throughout every step of the program, whether you’re interacting virtually through remote coursework or in-person during your clinical practice hours.
All faculty members are licensed, certified speech-language pathologists with decades of professional experience. They have also contributed research to the field through their academic endeavors.
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