Connecting people, one moment at a time
The Master of Speech-Language Pathology (MSLP) program prepares students for a rewarding career as a speech-language pathologist (SLP). SLPs work with individuals and families across the lifespan (newborn through geriatric) to prevent, diagnose, treat, and research speech, language, and swallowing disorders. Demand for speech-language pathologists is predicted to grow 29% through 2030 (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2022), making the employment outlook very strong. Speech-language pathologists work in a variety of settings including schools, hospitals, private practices, skilled nursing facilities, and early intervention programs.
Mission
Grounded in Catholic values, Mount St. Joseph's Speech-Language Pathology program will prepare high-quality clinicians infused with a deep commitment to meeting the needs and challenges of their clients through professional and personal excellence. Students will acquire the knowledge and skills to implement comprehensive services for individuals with communication and swallowing disorders together with their families, while employing evidence-based practices and accepting persons of all cultures and beliefs. Students will develop the leadership abilities, interprofessional collaborative skills, personal insight, and integrity to make a meaningful impact through service to others, their community, and their profession.
MSLP at the Mount
Our educational mission-driven MSLP program is committed to providing you the academic and clinical experience to become an outstanding clinician. On-site educational facilities include a skill laboratory and a simulation laboratory to facilitate hands-on experiences working with patients and families. First year clinical experiences embeded our students and faculty into the community; students learn to provide clinical services in real-world settings. These locations include local preschools, elementary schools, adult day service providers, hospitals, and other service providers. Second year clinical externships are generally completed in schools, hospitals, or other healthcare centers.
Applicants for the MSLP Program must:
- Have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited undergraduate institution OR be currently enrolled in a undergraduate program with the degree awarded prior to starting the MSLP program.
- Complete the required prerequisite courses
- Have a minimum 3.0 overall GPA
Prerequisite Courses
Prerequisite courses are required for to ensure students have the necessary foundational skills to be successful in the graduate program and be eligible for certification as a speech-language pathologist through the American Speech Language Hearing Association. In the event a course is taken twice, the admission committee will consider the highest grade earned by the student.
Prerequisite courses directly related to the practice of speech-language pathology must be completed with a ‘B’ (3.0) or better grade. Students must complete the following related courses:
- Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Hearing
- Introduction to Audiology
- Speech and Language Development
- Phonetics
A grade of ‘C’ (2.0) or better is required in related scientific and social science prerequisite areas. Required courses include:
- Physical Sciences (must be a physics or chemistry course)
- Biological Sciences (must be specific to human biology and not specific to speech and hearing)
- Statistics
- Social Sciences (Psychology or Sociology are recommended)
For additional information on certification requirements, please see the American Speech Language Hearing Association's 2020 Standards and Implementation Procedures for the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology
Application
The Master of Speech-Language Pathology Program uses CSDCAS, a centralized application service for students applying to graduate programs in Speech-Language Pathology. Using CSDCAS, students only need to upload their admission information once and can share it with multiple schools.
The CSDCAS application will open August 1st and priority consideration will be given to applications completed by February 15th. Rolling admissions begin in March for Fall admission.
At this time, there is no supplemental application or any additional application fee beyond CSDCAS fees.
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The Master of Speech-Language Pathology (MSLP) program prepares high-quality clinicians to meet the needs and challenges of their clients through professional and personal excellence. Cultural responsiveness is infused into our curriculum and our clinical experiences. Outside the classroom, students develop the skills necessary to make a meaningful impact on their patients, community, and profession by connecting people, one moment at a time.
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Faculty
Erin Sizemore
Ph. D., CCC-SLP Chairperson and Associate Professor
Emily Buckley
MS, CCC-SLP Director of Clinical Education
Lauren Burke
Instructor/Simulation Coordinator
Sisan Cuervo
Ph. D., CCC-SLP Assistant Professor
Heather Helinski
MSP, CCC-SLP Instructor/Clinical Supervisor
Wendy LeBorgne
Ph. D., CCC-SLP Associate Professor