Speech-Language Pathology (MA/MS)

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At a Glance

Ranked fifth in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, Pitt’s Speech-Language Pathology program provides students with a broad knowledge base, a keen understanding of the ethical responsibilities of speech-language pathologists and exceptional problem-solving skills. Under the guidance of faculty mentors, students will learn to deliver services in real-world settings.

Our graduates successfully pass their national board examinations at the end of their program and gain employment as speech-language pathologists.

Application

Start Term

Fall term (August)

Application Opens

July 15, 2025

Application Closes

January 15, 2026

Submitting the application by December 15 is strongly recommended to allow time for the verification process.

Commitment
and Credits

Duration

2 years
(5-6 terms, including 1 summer term)

Commitment

Full-time

Credits

Degree

Type of Degree

Master of Arts or Master of Science

Master’s degree in Communication Science and Disorders with a concentration in Speech-Language Pathology.

This degree prepares students to become speech-language pathologists.

Format(s)

On-campus

Applied Skills

Students participate in Clinical Practicum Placements in a collection of community-based sites. In year 1, students work with speech-language pathologists to acquire beginning clinical skills.

In year 2, students transition to Outplacement Practicum for more advanced clinical experiences.

Estimated
Program Costs

Program Outcomes

The program will prepare graduates to participate in the ASHA Certification Clinical Fellowship.

Average Class Size

Certification
and Licensure

This program includes both classroom and clinical experience necessary to obtain certification and licensure. After completion of a Clinical Fellowship, alumni would be able to obtain the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in speech-language pathology.

Alumni are also able to apply for state licensure (http://www.dos.state.pa.us/bpoan) and educational certification in Pennsylvania (http://www.pde.state.pa.us/) and a wide variety of other states following program completion. Please connect with the program for specific questions about future licensure at: csdadmissions@shrs.pitt.edu.

Accreditation

The Master of Arts/Master of Science degree (MA/MS) education program in speech-language pathology is a residential program at the University of Pittsburgh that is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard, #310, Rockville, MD 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700.

Student
Handbooks

2024-2025 Speech-Language Pathology and Doctor of Audiology Handbook

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2024-2025 Graduate Student Handbook

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Speech-Language Pathology (MA/MS)

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