Speech-Language Pathology Masters Degree
Utah State University’s speech-language pathology program provides a Master’s of Arts (MA) or Master’s of Science (MS) in Speech-Language Pathology. This master's degree is part of the Western Regional Graduate Exchange program (WRGP).
The two-year program occurs across six semesters of full-time study beginning with a summer semester. The program involves a minimum of 57-58 total credit hours: 32-33 credits of academic coursework and 25 credits of clinical coursework. Additional credits are required for the Listening and Spoken Language (LSL) emphasis. Students graduate eligible for certification (pending completion of a clinical fellowship year) and Utah licensure
The primary program objective is to prepare students to become speech-language pathologists competent to work with individuals of all ages who have developmental or neurological disorders relating to
- speech sounds
- stuttering
- voice and resonance
- spoken language
- reading and writing
- swallowing
- communication devices
- sign language
- cognitive or social aspects of communication
The program offers many settings for students to gain clinical skills. The primary location is the Speech and Language Clinic, in the Sorenson Legacy Foundation Center for Clinical Excellence, a state of the art interprofessional center providing comprehensive services across the lifespan. Students also engage in diverse educational, medical, and early intervention externships across Utah and beyond. Students can gain specialized knowledge and skills for working with young children who are deaf or hard of hearing through the Listening and Spoken Language (LSL) emphasis and Sound Beginnings center. Individuals in Utah working as speech-language technicians, with agreements from their school districts, may be able to carry out the program as Outreach students.
To be accepted in the master’s degree program, students must have a bachelor's degree in Communicative Disorders or the equivalent undergraduate prerequisite courses from USU or another regionally accredited university program.
Course Sequence
SLP Outreach Program
LSL Competencies Program
Contact the Advisor
Mason Hayes
Graduate Program Coordinator / Graduate and Deaf Education Academic Advisor
The residential and distance masters (MA, MS) in Speech-Language Pathology at Utah State University is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard, #310, Rockville, MD 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700.
Students who have a complaint about compliance with accreditation standards may contact the Council on Academic Accreditation at https://caa.asha.org/, 800-498-2071, 301-296-5700, or caareports@asha.org.