Audiologist & Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) Programs

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“The scope of practice for speech-language pathologists is huge! There’s a common misconception that we just work on fixing speech sounds with children, and while that is a portion of what we do, there’s really so much more. Anything pertaining to communication falls to our expertise and licensure.”

– Leanne Sherred, MS, CCC-SLP, President and Founder of Expressable

Audiologists and speech-language pathologists (SLPs) specialize in the medical complexities of communication. Audiologists focus on diagnosing, preventing, and treating hearing and balance problems. Speech-language pathologists diagnose and treat speech, language, and swallowing disorders. Although these are two separate professions, they’re strongly connected.

When hearing is impacted, often language is, too—and vice versa—meaning audiologists and SLPs collaborate and refer to one another frequently. At the undergraduate level, aspiring audiologists and SLPs may even major in the same subject (e.g., speech and hearing sciences). The links extend to several stages of an audiologist or SLP’s career, from pooling scientific and academic research to holding the same public policy agendas.

Differences remain, however. For example, nearly half of all speech-language pathologists work in education-affiliated settings, where they may work with students throughout a school district. However, only one in ten audiologists work in educational settings, with the majority instead working in healthcare settings. Further specialization in both fields leads to nuanced pockets of practice that further differentiate themselves.

Audiologists may specialize in several different areas, including:

Balance
Cochlear Implants
Geriatrics
Pediatrics
Tinnitus

Speech-language pathologists may specialize in one of the following areas:

Child Language and Language Disorders
Fluency and Fluency Disorders
Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders

The most critical difference between these two professions is that audiologists will need a doctoral degree to practice, while SLPs may need only a master’s degree. While the professions remain closely aligned, very few people simultaneously practice speech-language pathology and audiology. According to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA 2025), only 610 of its 241,000 members are certified to work as both audiologists and speech-language pathologists.

Arizona State University

Speech and Hearing Science (BS)

Pepperdine University

Online MS - Speech-Language Pathology

Emerson College (Speech@Emerson)

Online MS - Communication Disorders

Whether you’re considering becoming an audiologist or a speech-language pathologist, the future is bright. Read on to learn about educational programs in these two intertwined professions.

Meet the Expert: Leanne Sherred, MS, CCC-SLP

Leanne Sherred, MS

Leanne Sherred is the president and founder at Expressable. As a speech-language pathologist, she has years of experience treating children and adults for communication differences and disorders in outpatient clinics, home health, and telepractice. Sherred noticed that too many families struggled to access the care they needed in those settings. The traditional speech therapy model also made it challenging to help families practice their new skills between sessions, which research has shown is the most effective way to make progress. So she created a new model based on research-based techniques to better serve children and their families.

MedicalTechnologySchools.com: What is something you wish the public understood about speech-language pathologists?

Sherred: The scope of practice for speech-language pathologists is huge! There’s a common misconception that we just work on fixing speech sounds with children, and while that is a portion of what we do, there’s really so much more. Anything pertaining to communication falls within our expertise and licensure.

Think: understanding what someone says, using vocabulary, forming sentences, telling stories, interpreting and using nonverbal language, social skills, stuttering and fluency, and vocal health. There are pockets that most people would never think of, including feeding/swallowing, augmentative/alternative communication (when someone uses a picture system, tablet, or high-tech device to communicate), or gender-affirming voice training.

It’s common for SLPs to work with children of all ages, as well as adults who are recovering from neurological trauma such as a stroke or a traumatic brain injury, though we also work with adults who are just looking to improve or change something about the way they communicate with others. Generally speaking, it’s never too late to work on communication or feeding/swallowing with an SLP—and it’s always better to start sooner rather than later!

MedicalTechnologySchools.com: What advice would you give to aspiring speech-language pathology students?

Sherred: The field of speech-language pathology is incredibly rewarding but not without its challenges. Because we, as licensed professionals, are expected to cover the whole sprawling scope of practice, it can sometimes feel difficult to gain enough experience in every single area while also trying to hone in on what you love the most.

My advice is to give yourself time and options to explore as much of it as you can! I know lots of colleagues who didn’t know how much they’d love a new clinical area and might have been afraid to work with their first client on that skill but ended up loving it once they got started.

Because the outcomes we reach with clients can often take time, my other piece of advice is to always find the small victories. This helps clients connect so much more with the progress their making, as they might not always be able to identify it themselves. For yourself as well, celebrate the days that go smoothly—great client interactions, documentation done efficiently, and new learning opportunities.

There will be some days that are tougher, but as clinicians, we know that the road to our goals usually isn’t a straight line.

List of Audiologist & Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) Programs (Campus-Based)

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School	City	State	Website	Grads (’23)
University of Central Florida	Orlando	FL	www.ucf.edu	296
New York University	New York	NY	www.nyu.edu	278
University of South Florida	Tampa	FL	www.usf.edu	219
Florida State University	Tallahassee	FL	www.fsu.edu	144
Purdue University-Main Campus	West Lafayette	IN	www.purdue.edu	135
Illinois State University	Normal	IL	illinoisstate.edu	134
Southern Connecticut State University	New Haven	CT	www.southernct.edu	134
Kent State University at Kent	Kent	OH	www.kent.edu	131
University of Wisconsin-Madison	Madison	WI	www.wisc.edu	131
Indiana University-Bloomington	Bloomington	IN	bloomington.iu.edu	130
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign	Champaign	IL	www.illinois.edu	119
Auburn University	Auburn	AL	www.auburn.edu	118
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College	Baton Rouge	LA	www.lsu.edu	115
St. John's University-New York	Queens	NY	www.stjohns.edu	114
Brigham Young University	Provo	UT	www.byu.edu	108
University of Iowa	Iowa City	IA	uiowa.edu	108
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus	Pittsburgh	PA	www.pitt.edu	106
East Carolina University	Greenville	NC	www.ecu.edu	105
Temple University	Philadelphia	PA	www.temple.edu	101
Missouri State University-Springfield	Springfield	MO	www.missouristate.edu	100
Adelphi University	Garden City	NY	www.adelphi.edu	95
The University of Texas at Dallas	Richardson	TX	www.utdallas.edu	92
University of Connecticut	Storrs	CT	uconn.edu	89
CUNY Brooklyn College	Brooklyn	NY	www.brooklyn.cuny.edu	89
Northeastern University	Boston	MA	www.northeastern.edu	88
West Chester University of Pennsylvania	West Chester	PA	www.wcupa.edu	84
Western Kentucky University	Bowling Green	KY	www.wku.edu	84
Long Island University	Brookville	NY	www.liu.edu	84
University of Kentucky	Lexington	KY	www.uky.edu	84
University of Louisiana at Lafayette	Lafayette	LA	louisiana.edu	83
The University of Alabama	Tuscaloosa	AL	www.ua.edu	83
University of North Texas	Denton	TX	www.unt.edu	83
University of Southern Mississippi	Hattiesburg	MS	www.usm.edu	82
Nazareth University	Rochester	NY	www2.naz.edu	82
CUNY Lehman College	Bronx	NY	www.lehman.edu	80
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center	Memphis	TN	www.uthsc.edu	80
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville	Knoxville	TN	www.utk.edu	80
University of Central Arkansas	Conway	AR	uca.edu	75
University of Redlands	Redlands	CA	www.redlands.edu	74
University of Florida	Gainesville	FL	www.ufl.edu	73
University of North Carolina at Greensboro	Greensboro	NC	www.uncg.edu	71
West Virginia University	Morgantown	WV	www.wvu.edu	71
Miami University-Oxford	Oxford	OH	miamioh.edu	69
University of Missouri-Columbia	Columbia	MO	missouri.edu	68
George Washington University	Washington	DC	www.gwu.edu	65
The College of Saint Rose	Albany	NY	www.strose.edu	64
University of Virginia-Main Campus	Charlottesville	VA	www.virginia.edu	63
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus	Cincinnati	OH	www.uc.edu	63
Boston University	Boston	MA	www.bu.edu	61
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania	Bloomsburg	PA	www.commonwealthu.edu	58
Florida International University	Miami	FL	www.fiu.edu	57
Iona University	New Rochelle	NY	www.iona.edu	57
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities	Minneapolis	MN	twin-cities.umn.edu	55
Towson University	Towson	MD	www.towson.edu	55
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville	Edwardsville	IL	www.siue.edu	53
University of Louisiana at Monroe	Monroe	LA	www.ulm.edu	52
State University of New York at Cortland	Cortland	NY	www.cortland.edu	50
Marywood University	Scranton	PA	www.marywood.edu	48
Eastern Michigan University	Ypsilanti	MI	www.emich.edu	48
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee	Milwaukee	WI	uwm.edu	47
University of Akron Main Campus	Akron	OH	www.uakron.edu	47
Old Dominion University	Norfolk	VA	www.odu.edu	46
Ohio University-Main Campus	Athens	OH	www.ohio.edu	45
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus	Indiana	PA	www.iup.edu	45
Loyola University Maryland	Baltimore	MD	www.loyola.edu	44
Southeastern Louisiana University	Hammond	LA	www.southeastern.edu	44
Longwood University	Farmville	VA	www.longwood.edu	43
Ball State University	Muncie	IN	www.bsu.edu	42
University at Buffalo	Buffalo	NY	www.buffalo.edu	42
The University of Texas at El Paso	El Paso	TX	www.utep.edu	41
San Joaquin Delta College	Stockton	CA	www.deltacollege.edu	40
Washington State University	Pullman	WA	wsu.edu	39
Arkansas State University	Jonesboro	AR	www.astate.edu	39
Cerritos College	Norwalk	CA	www.cerritos.edu	39
American River College	Sacramento	CA	arc.losrios.edu	37
Minnesota State University Moorhead	Moorhead	MN	www.mnstate.edu	37
University of Memphis	Memphis	TN	www.memphis.edu	36
University of Mississippi	University	MS	olemiss.edu	36
Middle Tennessee State University	Murfreesboro	TN	www.mtsu.edu	35
Southern University and A & M College	Baton Rouge	LA	www.subr.edu	35
University of Nebraska-Lincoln	Lincoln	NE	www.unl.edu	35
Louisiana Tech University	Ruston	LA	www.latech.edu	34
Marshall University	Huntington	WV	www.marshall.edu	33
Michigan State University	East Lansing	MI	msu.edu	33
University of Wyoming	Laramie	WY	www.uwyo.edu	33
The University of Montana	Missoula	MT	www.umt.edu	33
East Tennessee State University	Johnson City	TN	www.etsu.edu	32
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill	Chapel Hill	NC	www.unc.edu	32
Indiana State University	Terre Haute	IN	indianastate.edu	31
University of New Mexico-Main Campus	Albuquerque	NM	www.unm.edu	29
Radford University	Radford	VA	www.radford.edu	28
Brescia University	Owensboro	KY	www.brescia.edu	28
University of Utah	Salt Lake City	UT	www.utah.edu	28
South Carolina State University	Orangeburg	SC	scsu.edu	26
Pacific University	Forest Grove	OR	www.pacificu.edu	26
University of Central Missouri	Warrensburg	MO	www.ucmo.edu	26
University of Northern Colorado	Greeley	CO	www.unco.edu	26
Harding University	Searcy	AR	www.harding.edu	25
University of Louisville	Louisville	KY	louisville.edu	25
Calvin University	Grand Rapids	MI	calvin.edu	24
Washington University in St Louis	Saint Louis	MO	washu.edu	23
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences	Little Rock	AR	www.uams.edu	23
Florida Atlantic University	Boca Raton	FL	www.fau.edu	23
Hofstra University	Hempstead	NY	www.hofstra.edu	22
CUNY Hunter College	New York	NY	hunter.cuny.edu	22
Purdue University Fort Wayne	Fort Wayne	IN	www.pfw.edu	22
University of Nevada-Reno	Reno	NV	www.unr.edu	22
Northeastern State University	Tahlequah	OK	www.nsuok.edu	21
New Mexico State University-Main Campus	Las Cruces	NM	www.nmsu.edu	20
Orange Coast College	Costa Mesa	CA	orangecoastcollege.edu	19
Idaho State University	Pocatello	ID	www.isu.edu	19
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans	New Orleans	LA	www.lsuhsc.edu	19
Santa Ana College	Santa Ana	CA	www.sac.edu	19
Tennessee State University	Nashville	TN	www.tnstate.edu	19
Syracuse University	Syracuse	NY	www.syracuse.edu	17
Pasadena City College	Pasadena	CA	pasadena.edu	17
Northwestern University	Evanston	IL	www.northwestern.edu	17
Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Tempe	AZ	www.asu.edu	16
Madera Community College	Madera	CA	www.maderacollege.edu	15
University of Arkansas at Little Rock	Little Rock	AR	ualr.edu	12
Yeshiva University	New York	NY	www.yu.edu	12
University of Tulsa	Tulsa	OK	utulsa.edu	11
Hardin-Simmons University	Abilene	TX	www.hsutx.edu	9
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport	Shreveport	LA	www.lsuhs.edu	9
Auburn University at Montgomery	Montgomery	AL	www.aum.edu	9
Thiel College	Greenville	PA	www.thiel.edu	8
Wichita State University	Wichita	KS	www.wichita.edu	8
University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center	Oklahoma City	OK	ouhsc.edu	7
Andrews University	Berrien Springs	MI	www.andrews.edu	6
Marymount Manhattan College	New York	NY	www.mmm.edu	6
Delta State University	Cleveland	MS	www.deltastate.edu	5
Elmira College	Elmira	NY	www.elmira.edu	5
Bluffton University	Bluffton	OH	www.bluffton.edu	5
Vanderbilt University	Nashville	TN	www.vanderbilt.edu	5
University of Puerto Rico-Medical Sciences	San Juan	PR	rcm1.rcm.upr.edu	3
University of South Carolina-Columbia	Columbia	SC	www.sc.edu	3
University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College	Blue Ash	OH	www.ucblueash.edu	3
University of Cincinnati-Clermont College	Batavia	OH	ucclermont.edu	3
Minnesota State University-Mankato	Mankato	MN	www.mnsu.edu	2
Columbia University in the City of New York	New York	NY	www.columbia.edu	2
Mount Vernon Nazarene University	Mount Vernon	OH	mvnu.edu	1

’22-’23 School Data from IPEDS (Sourced in August, 2025)

Admissions Requirements for Audiologist Schools & SLP Programs

Admission requirements for audiologist schools and SLP programs will vary from institution to institution and will be based on the level of education sought.

For undergraduate programs, admissions requirements typically include:

A strong high school GPA (3.0 or greater)
SAT and/or ACT scores
Letter(s) of recommendation
A personal statement

For graduate programs, admissions requirements typically include:

A strong undergraduate GPA (3.0 or greater)
GMAT and/or GRE scores
Letter(s) of recommendation
A personal statement
Prerequisite coursework
Relevant work experience

Do note that international students may also need to present a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score.

Audiologist School & SLP Program Accreditation

Accreditation ensures that a university, school, or program meets quality standards. It means students and employers can trust an educational institution, and it’s of paramount importance in an increasingly fragmented landscape of on-campus, online, and hybrid programs.

At the undergraduate level, audiologist schools and SLP programs will generally receive a broad regional accreditation. Those regional accrediting entities include:

Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) Western Association of Schools and Colleges
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)

At the graduate level, it’s critical that audiology and SLP programs be accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology. Professional audiologists and speech-language pathologists who seek state licensure or registration will need to have graduated from programs accredited by this entity.

On-Campus Audiologist & SLP Schools – Degree Programs

Arizona State University (MS in Communication Disorders)

ASU’s on-campus master of science in communication disorders program prepares students to become certified speech-language pathologists. Students in this program are trained to treat and evaluate clients with language, speech, swallowing, and cognitive disorders.

The first three semesters cover core classes such as the neural bases of communication disorders; clinical methods in speech-language pathology; differential diagnosis of communication disorders; and language assessment and intervention. The final two semesters are dedicated to specializations and clinical skills, drawing on electives like bilingual language acquisition, sign language for audiologists and speech pathologists, and counseling in communication disorders.

The full program comprises 60 credits and can be completed in 20 months. The curriculum includes a clinical practicum and an internship.

Location: Tempe, AZ
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission (HLC); Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
Expected Time to Completion: 20 months

Washington State University (MS in Speech and Hearing Sciences)

WSU’s master of science in speech and hearing sciences program specializing in speech-language pathology prepares graduates to work as speech-language pathologists in both educational and medical settings. Virtually all of the program’s graduates are gainfully employed in clinical fellowship positions following graduation.

The curriculum’s course of study emphasizes behavioral, neurological, physiological, and psychological dimensions of normal development, fundamental communication processes, and communication disorders. Required courses include topics such as school-age and adolescent language; motor speech disorders; dysphagia; voice and resonance disorders; autism spectrum disorder; problems in stuttering; augmentative communication; and neurogenic disorders of language and cognition.

Location: Spokane, WA
Accreditation: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU); Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
Expected Time to Completion: 24 months

Illinois State University (AuD)

Illinois State University’s doctor of audiology (AuD) program prepares students for work as certified clinical audiologists. This four-year program includes formal coursework, a practicum, a year-long residency, and an independent study capstone project.

Students will take a total of 86 credits: 54 credits of coursework, 26 credits of clinical practicum, and six credits of a capstone. Required courses include psychoacoustics; auditory processing and disorders; implantable auditory prostheses; vestibular evaluation and rehabilitation; and business and practice management in audiology.

Illinois State University is also home to the Eckelmann-Taylor Speech and Hearing Clinic, which boasts state-of-the-art equipment and treats over 12,000 clients a year.

Location: Normal, IL
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission (HLC); Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
Expected Time to Completion: 48 months

University of Arizona (AuD)

University of Arizona’s highly-ranked doctor of audiology (AuD) program is designed to prepare for a clinical career in audiology, meeting all of the clinical and academic requirements for certification by the ASHA and the Arizona Department of Health Services Licensing requirements. This full-time, four-year program covers hearing science and the treatment and nature of hearing and balance disorders. Clinical practice in the UA Speech, Language, and Hearing Clinic and off-campus placements provide students with a full array of experiences while students have the opportunity to engage in research. A multicultural bilingual certificate is also available as part of the program.

The program requires a minimum of 50 credits of graduate-level coursework in the areas of audiology, communication disorders, and hearing science. Supplementary coursework may be needed to fulfill the skill and knowledge requirements needed for professional certification. All students will complete an auditory doctoral project that requires a minimum of 9 credits. In addition, they will also be required to complete academic coursework to fulfill a minor area of study. Completion of clinical rotations during the first three years, followed by a clinical externship during the fourth year, will also be required. A total of 71 credits is typical for this four-year degree.

Location: Tucson, AZ
Accreditation: WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC); Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
Expected Time to Completion: 48 months

University of North Texas (AuD)

The University of North Texas offers a clinically focused doctor of audiology program that students with outstanding hands-on experience and prepares them for work as practitioners through clinical practice experience and valuable research. Working with experienced faculty members, students in this program will be able to gain valuable research experience in areas such as auditory processing, auditory rehabilitation, auditory evoked potentials, hearing assessment, tinnitus, speech perception, and hearing technology.

By completing the required coursework, clinical practicum experiences, and laboratory training, students will be qualified for national certification from ASHA and will also have satisfactory requirements for Texas state licensure in audiology. Along with the on-campus practicum at the Speech and Hearing Center, off-site practicum opportunities are also available at more than 100 sites in the region.

Made up of 95 credits, the program includes courses such as neuroanatomy and neurophysiology of the auditory and vestibular system; pediatric audiology; medical audiology; advanced audiologic assessment; clinical audiology observation; and rehabilitative audiology for adults and children.

Location: Denton, TX
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC); Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
Expected Time to Completion: 48 months

List of Online Audiologist & Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) Programs

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School	City	State	Website	Grads (’23)
New York University	New York	NY	www.nyu.edu	278
University of South Florida	Tampa	FL	www.usf.edu	219
Florida State University	Tallahassee	FL	www.fsu.edu	144
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus	Portales	NM	www.enmu.edu	117
East Carolina University	Greenville	NC	www.ecu.edu	105
Missouri State University-Springfield	Springfield	MO	www.missouristate.edu	100
University of Arkansas	Fayetteville	AR	www.uark.edu	92
Northeastern University	Boston	MA	www.northeastern.edu	88
University of Florida	Gainesville	FL	www.ufl.edu	73
University of North Carolina at Greensboro	Greensboro	NC	www.uncg.edu	71
Murray State University	Murray	KY	www.murraystate.edu	48
University of Akron Main Campus	Akron	OH	www.uakron.edu	47
Western Michigan University	Kalamazoo	MI	wmich.edu	36
The University of Montana	Missoula	MT	www.umt.edu	33
Eastern Kentucky University	Richmond	KY	www.eku.edu	31
Brescia University	Owensboro	KY	www.brescia.edu	28
Concordia University-Wisconsin	Mequon	WI	www.cuw.edu	26
Idaho State University	Pocatello	ID	www.isu.edu	19
University of Florida-Online	Gainesville	FL	ufonline.ufl.edu	16

’22-’23 School Data from IPEDS (Sourced in August, 2025)

Online Audiologist Schools & SLP Programs

Arizona State University

Speech and Hearing Science (BS)

Pepperdine University

Online MS - Speech-Language Pathology

Emerson College (Speech@Emerson)

Online MS - Communication Disorders

Arizona State University (Online BS in Speech and Hearing Sciences)

ASU’s online bachelor’s of science in speech and hearing sciences program covers all the essential aspects of human communication. The degree provides graduates with the foundational knowledge necessary to enter graduate-level audiology and speech-language pathology programs.

The core curriculum includes classes that cover topics such as developmental speech and language disorders; clinical methods and treatment of communication disorders; acquired speech and language disorders; and an introduction to phonetics. Graduates of the program will be prepared for licensure as SLP assistants within Arizona. The program is made up of 120 credits.

Graduates can explore several professional paths. Potential roles include advocates, audiologists, community health workers, hearing aid specialists, human behavior researchers, speech-language pathology assistants, and speech pathologists.

Location: Tempe, AZ
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission (HLC); Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
Expected Time to Completion: 48 months

New York University (Online Master’s Program in Speech-Language Pathology)

NYU’s online master’s in speech-language pathology program, Speech@NYU, prepares students to earn their speech-language pathology certification. The curriculum is evidence-based and person-centered, enabling graduates to serve diverse populations. The Department of Communicative Sciences and Disorders offers the program.

The curriculum includes 48 graduate-level credits and 375 direct clinical contact hours. Classes cover topics such as adult language disorders, speech/sound disorders in children, critical evaluation of research in communicative sciences and disorders, motor speech disorders, and principles of intervention with speech-language disorders. GRE scores are not required for admission.

In addition to online coursework, students will need to attend two on-campus immersion sessions to help them prepare to perform clinical diagnostics in speech pathology.

Location: New York, NY
Accreditation: Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE); Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
Expected Time to Completion: Six to eight semesters

Baylor University (Online MS in Communication Sciences and Disorders)

Baylor University’s online master of science in communication sciences and disorders program, Speech@Baylor, is rooted in research, clinical experiences, and real-world competencies. Baylor brings over a half-century of SLP experience to its online offering.

The curriculum consists of 45 credits, with classes exploring topics such as language development, phonological science, clinical audiology, structures and functions in communication and swallowing, speech sound disorders, aphasiology, and aural rehabilitation. The program includes both clinical practicums and a clinical internship.

Graduates can pursue SLP careers in hospitals and rehabilitation centers, schools, skilled nursing facilities, private individual or group practices, residential facilities, physicians’ offices, and speech, language, and hearing centers.

Location: Waco, TX
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC); Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
Expected Time to Completion: 20 months

University of Northern Colorado (Online MA in Speech-Language Pathology)

The University of Northern Colorado’s master of arts in speech-language pathology program prepares students for entry-level work as speech-language pathologists. The program uses a clinician-researcher model and strongly emphasizes evidence-based practice.

The curriculum includes classes covering topics such as behavioral research evaluation; neuroanatomy and neurophysiology of communication; articulation and phonological disorders in children; and diagnostic procedures.

The program consists of 62 to 71 credits and includes a two-week residency at the university’s Greeley campus for laboratory experiences and an internship. Upon completion, graduates will be eligible for licensure and certification in most states.

Location: Greeley, CO
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission (HLC); Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
Expected Time to Completion: 36 months

University of Nebraska Kearney (Online MS in Speech-Language Pathology)

The University of Nebraska at Kearney offers an online master of science program in speech-language pathology, providing students with the requisite skills, technological proficiency, and knowledge to earn appropriate licenses, certifications, and credentials needed to practice successfully and ethically as speech-language pathologists. The master’s degree in communication disorders prepares graduates to work in various settings such as public schools, early intervention programs, hospitals, nursing homes, federal and state institutions, and rehabilitation centers.

Made up of 56 credits, the program includes courses such as diagnostic methods; alternative augmentative communication; voice & resonance disorder; cognitive communication disorders; dysphagia; aphasia rehabilitation; and motor speech, among others. The program also includes practicums and internships.

Graduates will be ready to take up positions such as medically-based clinicians, school-based clinicians, lecturers, researchers, clinic administrators, and clinic supervisors.

Location: Kearney, NE
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission (HLC); Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
Expected Time to Completion: Nine semesters

Emerson College (Online MS in Communication Disorders)

Emerson College offers an online master of science program in communication disorders, Speech@Emerson, preparing students to address communicative challenges faced by their clients across their life spans. Preparing students for national certification and licensure as speech-language pathologists, this online program offers multiple start dates throughout the year and does not require GRE scores for admission. Students can complete this program in 20 months by taking the five-term track or 36 months by taking the nine-term track.

Delivered and designed by exceptional faculty members, this 54-credit online program includes two immersions at Emerson’s Boston campus, 375 direct client/patient clinical contact hours, and twenty-five guided clinical observation hours. Students will learn cognitive, family-focused, psychosocial, developmental, medical, and behavioral models through on-campus immersions, clinical placements, and live class sessions.

The curriculum comprises 54 credits, including 51 credits of clinical and academic courses and three one-credit seminars taken during two immersions. Some of the topics students will delve into include fluency disorders; speech sound disorders; dysphagia; language and literacy disabilities; motor speech disorders; voice disorders; augmentative and alternative communication; and neurological bases of communication.

Location: Boston, MA
Accreditation: New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE); Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
Expected Time to Completion: 5-term track (20 months); 9-term track (36 months)

University of Cincinnati (Online MA in Speech-Language Pathology)

In collaboration with the University of Akron, the University of Cincinnati offers an online master of arts degree in speech-language pathology. This program involves an in-depth study of several communication disorders coupled with practicum experiences. Students in this program will complete academic courses through both UC and Akron.

Made up of 65 credits, the program includes courses such as the syntax of language; autism and other developmental disabilities; language disorders in early childhood; advanced neurological basis of communication disorders; speech sound disorders; neurogenic language disorders; dysphagia; voice disorders; and school issues and procedures.

Graduates can find careers working with patients across the lifespan in various locations such as hospitals, speech and hearing clinics, rehabilitation and long-term care facilities, educational programs, and governmental health agencies.

Location: Cincinnati, OH
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission (HLC); Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
Expected Time to Completion: 36 months

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