Speech and Language Pathology
Division of Speech and Language Pathology
ý's Division of Speech and Language Pathology educates future speech and language professionals who will improve the quality of life for children, adolescents and adults dealing with communication and swallowing disorders.
MS in Speech-Language Pathology
This graduate degree program prepares competent and dedicated professionals to serve adults and children with communication and swallowing disorders.
Minor in Speech and Hearing Science
This minor provides foundational knowledge in normal and disordered processes of speech, language and swallowing. It is open to students in any major at ý.
What do speech-language pathologists do?
Speech-language pathologists, also called SLPs, are experts who help individuals of all ages with communication and swallowing disorders. SLPs work in a range of settings including schools, hospitals, long-term care facilities, outpatient clinics, early childhood centers and nonprofit organizations.
Accreditation Statement
The Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (MS SLP) education program (residential) at ý is a Candidate for Accreditation by the 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 five years.
