MS Speech-Language Pathology at University of North Dakota

Programme overview

Study the science of speech-language pathology and make a lasting difference in the lives of children and adults. Demand continues to rise for professionals who can diagnose and treat speech, language and hearing disorders. Get the skills to launch a career as a speech-language pathologist.

Department: Department of communication Sciences & Disorders | Duration: 5 semesters (69-71 credit hours) | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall (Jan. 15) | Location: Grand Forks, ND, United States

What you will study

Students seeking the Master of Science degree at the University of North Dakota must satisfy all general requirements set forth by the School of Graduate Studies as well as particular requirements set forth by the Communication Sciences and Disorders Department. The requirements on this page are pulled from UND’s academic catalog and may not reflect future terms. Updates are published annually in April. Required courses include CSD 525 Introduction to Research in Speech-Language Pathology; CSD 530 Audiology for SLPs; CSD 532 Aphasia; CSD 533 Investigations in Child Language; CSD 534 Advanced Speech Sound Disorders; CSD 536 Stuttering and related disorders.

Career pathways

You'll graduate with the skills and knowledge to help children and adults overcome communication difficulties and improve their ability to speak. Roles include Speech sound disorders, Language disorders, Voice disorders, Swallowing disorders, Motor speech disorders, Fluency disorders.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The applicant must meet the School of Graduate Studies’ current minimum general admission requirements as published in the graduate catalog. Overall undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75 and a 3.00 in Communication Sciences and Disorders courses. Admittance to approved status typically requires an undergraduate major in Communication Sciences Disorders or equivalent Post-Baccalaureate Program. Three letters of recommendation. Academic references are preferred. Admissions for summer and fall enrollment and the award of financial aid will be based on applications completed by January 15. Satisfy the School of Graduate Studies’ English Language Proficiency requirements as published in the graduate catalog.

Domestic applicants: USD 13,441 a year (2026-27). North Dakota resident rate. On-campus tuition for 2026/2027 as shown in the programme's tuition table (fall and spring semesters, rate band 'Arts & Science'); excludes mandatory student fees, housing and books. The same table lists Minnesota residents $17 Source

International applicants: USD 26,882 a year (2026-27). International student rate. On-campus tuition for 2026/2027 as shown in the programme's tuition table (fall and spring semesters, rate band 'Arts & Science'); excludes mandatory student fees, housing and books. Source

Terms run Fall (August-December), Spring (January-May) and Summer (May-August).

Graduate applications go through the UND admissions application with a $35 non-refundable fee (no waivers); each graduate program sets its own deadline, listed in the Program Finder. Three academic or professional references and a statement of goals are required.

International graduate applicants: Fall May 1, Spring Sept. 1, Summer Feb. 1, unless the program sets a specific deadline. Application fee $35.

Apply through the official page: https://und.edu/programs/speech-language-pathology-ms/how-to-apply.html

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