Speech Language Pathology

Entry requirements

Submit your application to CSDCAS Centralized Application Service

Required materials include:

· Official undergraduate transcripts

· Three letters of recommendation

· Personal Essay

· GRE(s) are optional

Months of entry

August

Course content

The M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology at Syracuse University is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Graduates will have met ASHA's course and practicum requirements for the Certificate of Clinical Competence and New York State licensure. With appropriate undergraduate coursework, graduates may also qualify for certification as a Teacher of Students with Speech-Language Disabilities (TSSLD) in New York State.

Applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution; an undergraduate degree in communication sciences is not required.

The curriculum prepares students in three core areas:

• Foundations of Practice — human communication and swallowing processes across the lifespan, including biological, neurological, developmental, linguistic, and cultural dimensions.
• Identification, Prevention, and Evaluation — principles of prevention and comprehensive assessment of communication and swallowing disorders across articulation, fluency, voice, language, hearing, cognition and social communication.
• Professional Practice — ethical conduct, clinical education, interdisciplinary collaboration, advocacy, counseling, and self-reflective professional development.

Information for international students

· International students, except those from English-speaking Canadian schools, the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand, must submit TOEFL or IELTS scores from within the last two years as proof of English proficiency. This requirement is waived for non-residents who have completed four years of undergraduate or two years of graduate study in the U.S. The recommended minimum scores are 105 on the TOEFL iBT and 7.5 on the IELTS. TOEFL scores should be sent to CSDCAS using code C122. Follow CSDCAS instructions for IELTS submission.

Fees and funding

As an M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology student, you will receive a 30% tuition scholarship that substantially lowers your costs. The typical program for students with a bachelor's degree in communication sciences requires a minimum of four full-time academic semesters plus one summer (5 total). Students with an undergraduate degree in fields other than communication sciences will have additional coursework requirements that extend the program by two semesters (7 total).

See background course requirements for more information.

Beyond the 30% tuition reduction, you'll also be considered for:

• Additional scholarship funds at the time of admission. No separate application is required!
• Additional scholarship/funding opportunities after enrollment. More information about departmental funding is available here.