The Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (MS-SLP) program is an innovative and rigorous degree program designed to prepare future practitioners to serve our local communities through a variety of interdisciplinary settings. The program focuses on a thorough understanding of human communication and its disorders. MS-SLP students are trained to be ethically responsible professionals through the use of evidence-based practices, community partnerships, and innovative technologies.

Program Learning Outcomes

✔ Learning Outcome 1:

Describe the nature of typical and disordered communication and swallowing across the lifespan.

✔ Learning Outcome 2:

Demonstrate proficiency in professional practice including competency in effective communication, ethics, collaboration, and leadership.

✔ Learning Outcome 3:

Integrate theory, research, and evidence-based principles into prevention, assessment, and intervention practices.

✔ Learning Outcome 4:

Demonstrate summative knowledge and skills necessary for entry-level practice within the field of speech-language pathology.