MA Speech-Language Pathology at University of Pittsburgh

Programme overview

A full-time, on-campus, 60-credit master's (MA or MS) in Communication Science and Disorders with a concentration in Speech-Language Pathology, ranked #6 by U.S. News. Students complete community-based clinical practicum placements, moving to outplacement practicum in year 2, and prepare to become speech-language pathologists.

Faculty: School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences | Department: Communication Science and Disorders | Duration: 2 years (5-6 terms, including 1 summer term) | Intake: Fall (August); applications open July 15, 2026 and close January 15, 2027 (December 15 recommended) | Location: Pittsburgh, PA, United States

What you will study

Speech sound production disorders, child language disorders, dysphagia, pediatric feeding and swallowing, motor speech disorders, stuttering, neurogenic language and cognitive communication disorders, autism, educational service delivery, professional issues, clinical skills simulation labs and clinic practica.

Career pathways

Graduates pass national board examinations and work as speech-language pathologists.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree; minimum GPA 3.0 (3.5 or higher strongly recommended); applicants without a CSD (or similar) major need one 3-credit course each in anatomy of hearing/speech, language development, speech/hearing science and transcription phonetics; ASHA certification coursework in biological sciences, physical sciences, behavioral sciences and statistics or research methods; at least 15 hours of SLP observation before clinical placements; CSDCAS short-answer questions; three letters of recommendation (two from college instructors in the major); no interview; GRE not required; apply through CSDCAS. International applicants whose native language is not English: TOEFL iBT 100, IELTS 7.5 or Duolingo 140 (on the new TOEFL scale, 5.0 with all sub-scores of 4.0 or higher).

Domestic applicants: USD 30,894 a year (2024-25). In-state, full-time two terms; excludes mandatory fees. Source

International applicants: USD 37,618 a year (2024-25). Out-of-state rate, full-time two terms; excludes mandatory fees. Source

Entry terms (Fall, Spring, Summer) and deadlines are set by each school or department; the University's graduate catalog lists Fall, Spring and Summer terms for new graduate students.

Graduate and professional applications are made online to the school or department of intended study, with deadlines set by each school or department; official English-test results are required from applicants from countries where English is not the official language.

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