M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology

This two-year (including one summer) program involves coursework and practicum experience designed to provide a broad background in speech and language disorders with a special emphasis on the communication needs of deaf and hard of hearing individuals.

The program involves coursework in normal aspects of speech, language, and hearing; aural rehabilitation; voice; organic and swallowing disorders; phonological disorders; fluency; language disorders; neurogenic disorders affecting speech and language; and other areas important to the development of a well-trained speech-language pathologist. An equally important part of the program is the supervised clinical practicum experience, obtained through a combination of practica on campus and at various sites throughout the Washington, D.C. area.

Students accepted into the SLP program may also apply for a pediatric-aural rehabilitation emphasis option. The pediatric aural rehabilitation emphasis option comprehensively addresses the Recommended Competencies Required for the Practice of Aural Rehabilitation for SLPs (2001) of the American Speech, Language and Hearing Association.

Opportunities are provided for conducting a master's thesis and for elective coursework in other departments or through the Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area.

For the program of study and requirements for the M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology, click the link "Program of Study" in the right-side menu. 

Prerequisite Courses List Available Here

See the Speech-Language-Pathology Graduate Student Guide for details.

Admissions Procedures

Applicants for the M.S. in Speech-Language-Pathology must complete the application procedures and meet the requirements for graduate study at Gallaudet University. Visit the Graduate Admissions web site for more information and a checklist of application requirements. Detailed program information and course descriptions are also available in the Graduate Catalog.

Program Specific Requirements

GRE or MAT
Three Letters of reference

Recommended Undergraduate Major

Speech-Language Pathology
Audiology or related discipline
Communication Sciences/Disorders

Prerequisite Coursework

Please contact department for a list of prerequisite courses