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MS Speech-Language Pathology at Pennsylvania State University

Pennsylvania State University, United States

Programme overview

The Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology is designed to prepare students to prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat clients/patients across the lifespan who have delayed, disordered, or atypical abilities in speech, language, communication, cognition, swallowing, and hearing. The program addresses a growing need for clinical expertise through acute care courses that are not routinely offered in other graduate SLP programs.

Faculty: The Graduate School  |  Duration: 57 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: University Park, PA, United States

What you will study

The program will require a minimum of 57 credits at the 500 level and above for graduation. Courses include Phonological Development and Disorders, Language Disorders in Children, Dysphagia, Speech Therapy Practicum, Neuromotor Disorders of Speech.

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Entry requirements

Applicants apply for admission to the program via the J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Graduate School application for admission . Each applicant will submit a resume, personal statement, writing sample, three letters of recommendation, and official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended . Students must be accepted by the Penn State University Graduate School. After admission to the Graduate School, students may register for courses. Applicants have two options to qualify for program admission review: A bachelor’s degree with a CSD major from an accredited institution of higher learning. Students with a bachelor's degree in an area other than CSD are required to complete specific foundational classes in CSD prior to admission to the graduate SLP program.

Duration: 57 credits

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