Overview
The M.S. program in Speech Language Pathology at Syracuse University provides both substantive knowledge and practical experience through a carefully selected sequence of academic study, clinical practice, and research training. Students are prepared for a professional career in diagnosis and management of individuals with speech and language disorders. The typical master’s degree program for a student with a background in communication disorders ranges from 45 to 53 credits and requires a minimum of four semesters and one summer. Students with undergraduate majors other than communication disorders need additional coursework. During the final semester, all students must pass a comprehensive examination or complete a master’s thesis.
About the program
Completion of the master’s program provides students with the academic and practicum qualifications for the certificate of clinical competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and for New York State licensure in speech-language pathology. Graduates may also fulfill the requirements for New York State teacher certification as a Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities.
Accreditation
Syracuse University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Programme Structure
Courses Included:
- Speech-Language Pathology in School Settings
- Seminars in Speech-Language Pathology
- Clinical Methods in Speech-Language Pathology
- Introduction to Research in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
Credits
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Disciplines
Speech Pathology View 231 other Masters in Speech Pathology in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Application fee
- Official transcript
- Letters of recommendation (as required by the program you’re applying to)
- Personal statement
- Résumé
- Portfolio (if required by your program)
- Writing sample (if required by your program)
- Official GRE scores (if required by your program)
- Official TOEFL/IELTS scores (international students only)
- Military transcripts (for currently serving or veteran)
Tuition Fee
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International
30294 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 30294 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
30294 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 30294 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Syracuse
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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