Speech-Language Pathology, Master of Science
Carlow’s unique interprofessional curricular design will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to enter into professional practice as a licensed, certified speech-language pathologist working in any clinical environment.
What makes Carlow’s program different?
Carlow’s Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology is committed to interprofessional collaborative education and was inspired by the view that effective team collaborations improve the quality of clinical service delivery.
Students will train to prevent, assess, and treat communication and swallowing disorders within a learning environment comprised of faculty, clinical educators, and students from several different professions including:
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Education
- Nursing
- Physician assistant
- Respiratory care therapy
Students will learn the value of interprofessional collaborative practice in leading high-quality, evidence-based, person-centered care across a variety of communication and swallowing disorders.
Credits required:
60 credits
Cost per credit:
$1,019
Time to degree:
5 semesters
Delivery:
On campus
How will I gain clinical skills?
Carlow’s program is different from other graduate programs in speech-language pathology because of its focus on the development of clinical skills. Beginning in your first semester, each of your core courses will be accompanied by a dedicated skills laboratory to ensure you are able to translate theoretical knowledge learned in the classroom into hands-on practical clinical skills under the mentorship of program faculty. In addition, you will advance your clinical skills through a variety of learning platforms including:
- Safe and supportive lifelike simulated case scenarios
- Access to both on-campus clinic and school based settings
- Local and out of state outpatient, healthcare, and school based externship settings
Students will use various labs and campus facilities including:
- Celtic Simulation Center for Innovative Learning (CSCIL)
- On-campus SLP Clinic
- Campus Laboratory School
- Early learning Center
- Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory
What is the Carlow experience?
Carlow places high value on a teaching-learning climate of compassion, mutual respect, professionalism, and ethical accountability as these elements are fundamental to cultivating a higher level of professional practice. The program is dedicated to providing transformational educational experiences through innovation, close faculty mentorship, diverse learning experiences, and interprofessional collaborations.
Career Opportunity for Speech-Language Pathologists
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the employment rate for speech-language pathologists, a job that often requires a master’s degree, is expected to grow 29% over the next 10 years, largely driven by the medical needs of an aging population.
Accreditation
The Master of Science (M.S.) education program in speech-language pathology (residential) at Carlow University is a Candidate for Accreditation by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language- Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard, #310, Rockville, MD 20850, +1 (800) 498-2071 or +1 (301) 296-5700. Candidacy is a “pre accreditation” status with the CAA, awarded to developing or emerging programs for a maximum period of 5 years.
Admission requirements and application process
As of July 15, 2022, Carlow University is accepting applications for review for Fall 2023 matriculation. All applications should be submitted on or before February 1, 2023 through CSDCAS, a centralized application service endorsed by the Council of Academic Programs in Communication Science and Disorders (CAPCSD). No additional application materials should be sent to the program.
Apply by:
Priority deadline: Feb. 1
Start term:
Fall semester
Speech Language Pathology student chose Carlow for unique program
Speech-Language Pathology graduate student Camree Nelson ’23 said she chose Carlow because of its unparalleled approach to SLP. “The program is focused on fostering interprofessional skills and providing hands-on learning experiences, both of which are not emphasized at other universities. So far, the SLP program at Carlow has only validated my passion for the field and excited my goals of helping people who have difficulties communicating.”
Speech-Language Pathology faculty & staff
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Amy Bernett, MS, CCC-SLP Adjunct faculty
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Mona A. El-Kady, MD, PhD, CCC-A Adjunct Lecturer
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Jacqueline Gartner-Schmidt, PhD, CCC-SLP Associate Professor
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Quinn Guy Administrative Assistant
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Laura Lenkey, PhD, CCC-SLP Adjunct Lecturer
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Kelsey Mandak, PhD, CCC-SLP Assistant Professor
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Jerald B. Moon, PhD Adjunct Lecturer
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Josif Stakic, MD Adjunct Lecturer
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Tracey Thomas, MS, CCC-SLP Adjunct Lecturer
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Amanda Truitt-Smith, EdD, CCC-SLP Director of Clinical Education
Contact Admissions
If you are interested in this graduate program, our Admissions team is available to assist you with the next steps, including scheduling an on-campus visit or attending an enrollment event.
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