MA/MS in Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

The master's in speech-language pathology prepares clinicians to work with speech, language, and swallowing disorders. Graduates complete the clinical requirements for the national ASHA certificate and become eligible to seek state professional licensure and a school-based specialist license. The curriculum includes fifteen courses in advanced study of these disorders and a substantial block of supervised clinical practice, both at the university's own clinic and at additional off-campus sites across hospitals, schools, clinics, and programs for very young children. The program takes two academic years across four semesters and is offered only in person. Students may add a graduate certificate in multiculturalism or complete a master's thesis. Prospective students can use the official program page to review requirements, connect with advisors, and find guidance on applying. The page also lists related offerings at UMass Amherst, which makes it easy to compare neighboring options before deciding.