MA/MS in Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

This master's program in speech-language pathology pairs academic coursework with supervised clinical training at healthcare centers and schools across the region. First-year classes are timed around on-campus practicum, and second-year classes leave daytime hours free for off-campus placements. The curriculum has produced strong results on the national Praxis examination in speech-language pathology, with more than 95 percent of students passing on their first attempt over the past three years. A program of study sets out a course sequence for finishing in two years, and degree requirements are in the Graduate Catalog. Students pay standard university tuition and fees plus program fees, such as clinical documentation, a name tag, supervisor stipends of a set amount per off-campus placement per semester, and placement-dependent costs like background screening and CPR training. Most classes are taught by full-time faculty, and the department holds virtual open houses for prospective students.