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Master's in Speech-Language Pathology

Master of Science (M.S.)

Study the science of speech-language pathology and make a lasting difference in the lives of children and adults.

Demand continues to rise for professionals who can diagnose and treat speech, language and hearing disabilities. Get the skills to launch a career as a speech language pathologist or audiologist.

Program type:
Master's Degree
Format:
On Campus
Est. time to complete:
5 semesters
Credit hours:
69-71
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Why earn a master's in Speech-Language Pathology?

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Fall:
Jan. 15
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Speech-language pathology is a fast-growing discipline that offers tremendous personal and professional rewards. UND's Speech-Language Pathology program combines rigorous classroom instruction with research. You'll participate in real-world clinical experience where you'll evaluate, diagnose and treat a broad range of speech, language and hearing disorders.

At UND, you'll work closely with faculty who have a broad range of professional experiences and interests. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 3:1, you'll develop close working relationships with your professors and classmates.

You'll also gain experience through our on-site clinic and our partnerships with local schools and hospitals. Practice your skills in our:

  • Preschool Language and Literacy group
  • SPEAK OUT!(R) Therapy group
  • Toddler Language Circle
  • Conversation group

This master's has a 73 credit thesis option and 71 credit non-thesis option.

 

Speech-Language Pathology Master's Degree

  • Gain professional experience serving clients in UND's Speech, Language & Hearing Clinic.

  • Pursue in-depth study of topics your interested in via an independent study or a thesis.

  • Participate in the Summer Clinic, an intensive, six week therapy program that is designed to improve children's speech and language skills.

  • Make professional connections by joining the National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

  • Our students also have an outstanding pass rate on the Praxis exam, the national certifying test. In recent years, 100% of UND students have passed the Praxis on their first attempt.

  • UND's speech-language pathology master's degree is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

Speech-Language Pathology Master's Jobs

19%

Projected job outlook for speech-language pathologists, 2023

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

89K

Median annual salary for speech-language pathologists, 2023

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

You'll graduate with the skills and knowledge to help children and adults overcome communication difficulties and improve their ability to speak.

A master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology gives you the strategic skills you need to assess, treat and manage all speech and language disorders including:

  • Speech sound disorders
  • Language disorders
  • Voice disorders
  • Swallowing disorders
  • Motor speech disorders
  • Fluency disorders

What can I do with a Speech-Language Pathology master's?

Most UND speech-language pathology master's degree students have jobs lined up before graduation. UND graduates work everywhere from hospitals and nursing facilities to schools and private clinics and beyond.

Speech-language pathology master's degree holders have gone on to a variety of successful careers in:

  • Medical settings including - Sanford Health, RiverView Health and Park Nicolet Rehab
  • School settings including - West Fargo Public Schools, Upper Valley Special Education Unit, and Bellevue School District
  • Private practice settings including - Pediatric Partners (ND), Sora Therapy (MN) and Carolina Speech Connections (NC)

Speech-Language Pathology Master's Courses

CSD 530. Audiology for SLPs. 2-3 Credits.

Diagnosis and management of auditory disorders, including hearing screenings, diagnostic tests, audiogram interpretation, and hearing technologies as it relates to the profession of speech-language pathology. F.

CSD 532. Aphasia. 3 Credits.

The study of impairment in language communication due to brain damage in adults. It includes clinical management-assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Related problems such as cognitive deficit are also covered. F.

CSD 533. Investigations in Child Language. 3 Credits.

Intervention approaches for treating language disorders in children with disabilities, such as developmental language disorder, autism spectrum disorder, social communication disorder and language disorder within culturally linguistic differences will be discussed. S.

CSD 550. Motor Speech Disorders. 2 Credits.

This course covers etiology, symptomatology, diagnosis, treatment, and management of the motor speech disorders of dysarthria and apraxia of speech. Students will identify and describe degenerative diseases and medical conditions that result in acquired motor speech disorders. Childhood apraxia of speech is also covered in this course. SS.

CSD 551. Dysphagia. 3 Credits.

This course provides an overview of normal swallowing from birth to the aging adult. It will also focus on assessment, management, and treatment of individuals with a variety of swallowing disorders. Students will complete MBSImP, a standardized approach to interpreting Video Fluoroscopic Swallow Studies (VFSS). F.

CSD 534. Advanced Speech Sound Disorders. 3 Credits.

This course explores the nature, assessment, and treatment of pediatric speech sound disorders. Specific topics include differential diagnosis of children with articulatory or phonological disorders, childhood apraxia of speech and consideration of cross-linguistic effect on speech sound production. S.

 

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Sarah Robinson, Ph.D. CCC-SLP
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sarah.robinson@UND.edu

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