Change lives through communication
Help people of all ages communicate more effectively and swallow safely. Whether you work with infants or seniors, you’ll help your clients participate fully in their communities. Come gain a deeper understanding of how to diagnose and treat speech and language disorders.
Hands-on experience
You’ll get hands-on experience through clinical placements, whether through our in-house clinic, the Stanley Center for Speech and Language Disorders, or an offsite clinic. Speech and language evaluations are just one way you'll work with clients of all ages to assess, diagnose and treat various communication disorders.
Our partnership with the Parkinson Voice Project's SPEAK OUT!® program provides opportunity for you to help clients regain and maintain their speaking abilities.
Cohort size
We limit our in-person cohort to 25 students per year to ensure you receive the best mentorship opportunities. On even-numbered years (2028, 2030, 2032, etc), we allow up to 10 distance-education students to enroll in the cohort and attend classes via Zoom.
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Curriculum requirementsIs this program accredited?
Yes, by CAA/ASHA.
Apply to the speech-language pathology master's program
To be eligible for consideration into the program, you must:
- meet SFA's graduate school requirements
- achieve an undergraduate 3.0 GPA or higher overall
- have completed the prerequisites required by ASHA standards
- and have completed or will complete undergraduate coursework prior to cohort start in one of the following degree programs from a regionally accredited college or university:
- communication sciences and disorders
- speech-language pathology
- or a related field.
If your bachelor's degree is in a related field, you must complete specific post-baccalaureate coursework in speech-language pathology, speech science and/or aural/oral rehabilitation.
Ready? Complete the graduate school application.
You also need to apply to the program through the national Communication Sciences and Disorders Centralized Application. The CSDCAS application is open Oct. 1 to Feb. 1. Be sure to read their website information regarding the required documentation, application process and rules.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. If you're a distance education student, there are three times in you are expected to come to campus:
- Year 1: Summer: First week of classes
- Year 2: Fall: Two days at the end of semester for comprehensive exam
- Year 2: Spring: End of semester to present your capstone project
We also hope you'll come to participate in your hooding ceremony.
Questions about the program?
If you have questions about the Master of Science in speech-language pathology, contact the graduate program coordinator.