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MS Speech-Language Pathology*

The Speech-Language-Hearing Science Program is proud to announce that the 2007 MS graduates received a 100% pass rate on the National Examination in Speech-Language Pathology (NESPA) PRAXIS test.  This is a national test that all speech-language pathologists must take to become certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). The average national pass rate is approximately 75%.

A basic human birthright is our ability to communicate. Speech-Language Pathologists help people who have never developed, or lost this ability due to illness or injury. Speech-language pathologists care for patients of all ages with communication disorders. They assess, treat, and help to prevent speech, language, cognitive communication, voice, swallowing, fluency, and related disorders. They work in hospitals rehabilitation centers, schools, private practices and more. The master's degree is the standard credential in the field.

You can earn the master's degree at La Salle University's Speech-Language-Hearing Science Program.

*If you do not have a bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders or in Speech-Language Hearing Sciences, please go to the Pre-SLP website. The Pre-SLP program offers a suite of 10 prerequisite courses needed to apply to a master's program. You can fill out an application through the Pre-SLP website.

Mission Statement
La Salle University’s Speech-Language-Hearing Science Graduate Program provides a research-oriented, clinically-based curriculum grounded in theoretical, ethical, and clinical knowledge in speech, language, and hearing science. Students learn to think critically and communicate effectively. They are prepared to meet professional credentialing including American Speech-Language-Hearing Association certification as speech-language pathologists. Students gain knowledge and skills to evaluate, treat, and advocate for individuals with communication and swallowing disorders in a pluralistic society. Students learn to analyze and integrate research into clinical practice and value life-long learning.

Here are some features of our program:

• Full-time or part-time program to meet the needs of the working professional
• Wide variety of clinical practice opportunities in hospitals, schools, rehabilitation centers, and private practices throughout the greater Philadelphia area
• Distinguished faculty with extensive clinical, research, and teaching experience
• The MS in speech-language pathology is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 10801 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852, 301-897-5700.

Students who have a bachelor's degree in communication sciences and disorders, speech-language pathology or speech-language-hearing science can start the master's program. Students whose bachelor's degree is in another field can pursue the master's degree after completing prerequisite courses.

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Barbara Amster, Ph.D., CCC/SLP
Director
MS in Speech-Language Pathology Program
La Salle University
1900 West Olney Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19141 USA
Phone (215) 951-1986 Fax (215) 951-1896
e-mail: slh@lasalle.edu