Why Speech-Language Pathology?
Speech-language pathologists assess, diagnose, treat and help prevent communication and swallowing problems in children and adults. Successful speech-language pathologists understand the scientific, social, and clinical aspects of communication and care for patients with articulation, language development, voice, swallowing, feeding, communication, cognitive and acquired language disorders. Graduates of these programs practice in a wide range of settings including:
- Acute care hospitals
- Long-term care and rehabilitation facilities
- Private practices
- Federally qualified health centers (FQHCs)
- Skilled nursing facilities
- Schools
Eligibility
Students must have completed the following prerequisites as an undergraduate: at least 1 semester in biological sciences, physical sciences, statistics – (3 credits each) and at least 2 semesters in social/behavioral sciences - 6 credits.
Recommended Equivalent coursework includes a minimum of one course in each of the following subjects:
- Anatomy and Physiology of Speech & Hearing Mechanisms
- Phonetics
- Speech Science
- Audiology & Hearing Sciences
- Introduction to Communication Disorders
- Language Acquisition (Course work in Normal Speech and Language Development in Children)
Admission Requirements
- Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Note: Students with a GPA between 2.5-2.9 may be granted conditional admission if they meet criteria on the application grading rubric and during the interview
- 2 Letters of Recommendation
- Personal Statement
- Personal Interview
SLP Program Quick Facts
Total Credits: 63
Time to Complete: 2 years (5 semesters)
Start Term: Fall, only
Application Deadline: May 1
Accreditation
Career Outlook with a Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
$98K
Speech-Language Pathologist
17% Growth, 2025-2035
12,500
openings for speech-language pathologists projected each year, on average
2025-2035
+14%
greater percentage change in employment vs. the average of all occupations
2025-2035
SLP Courses and Learning Outcomes
The 5-semester, 63 credit, full time program consists of didactic and clinical coursework. Students must begin this full-time program in the Fall semester and will be required to attend classes and/or clinical practice during the Fall, Spring and Summer semesters. Students will obtain a minimum of 375 hours of supervised clinical practice during the program.
The information below comes directly from the latest Academic Catalog:
Student Outcome Data
| Reporting Period | Number of Students Who Completed within Expected Time Frame | Percentage of Students Who Completed within Expected Time Frame | Number of Students Not Completing the Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recent Year 2025-2026 |
17 | 89% | 2 |
| 1 Year Prior 2024-2025 |
12 | 100% | 0 |
| 2 Years Prior 2023-2024 |
9 (see note below) | 100% | 0 |
| 3-Year Average | 38 | 96% | 2 |
*For the inaugural cohort, the planned program was completed in 2.5 yrs. However, seven of the students opted to complete an additional semester to meet standards for certification by the Connecticut State Department of Education.
| Reporting Period | Number of Graduates Who Took the Praxis Exam | Number of Graduates Who Passed the Praxis Exam | Percentage of Graduates Who Passed the Praxis Exam |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recent Year 2025-2026 |
16 | 16 | 100% |
| 1 Year Prior 2024-2025 |
12 | 11 | 92% |
| 2 Years Prior 2023-2024 |
8 | 7 | 87% |
| 3-Year Average | 36 | 34 | 94% |
*Data as of August 24, 2026
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