Communication Sciences and Disorders (B.S./M.S.)

  • Accelerated Bachelor's/Master's, Master's Program
  • 5-year, On Campus

What You’ll Learn

The five-year B.S. to M.S. Program in Speech-Language Pathology is an accelerated program in which students earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in five years. A master’s degree is the entry-level degree needed to become a speech-language pathologist.  

La Salle’s program offers a research-oriented, clinically based curriculum grounded in theoretical, ethical, and clinical knowledge in speech, language, and hearing science. Our program prepares students to meet professional credentialing requirements including American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) certification for speech-language pathologists. Students gain knowledge and skills in the diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, and advocacy of individuals across the lifespan who have disorders related to speech sound production, stuttering, comprehension and production of language, voice, and swallowing. 

Why Study Communication Sciences and Disorders at La Salle?

The B.S. to M.S. program in Speech-Language Pathology is an accelerated program that allows students to earn both their bachelor’s and master’s in five years. Students learn to think critically, communicate effectively, and analyze and integrate research into clinical practice, preparing them for successful careers and to value lifelong learning. 

Curriculum, Courses and Requirements

Meet the Faculty

Our distinguished faculty have extensive clinical, research, and teaching experience to prepare students with the practical and theoretical knowledge to succeed in their chosen fields.

Career Opportunities

Upon graduation from this program, students will be prepared to work in a wide variety of clinical settings, including: 

  • Hospitals
  • Clinics
  • Residential Care Facilities
  • Schools
  • Private Practice Offices
  • Home Health Care Settings

Accreditation

The Master of Science (M.S.) in Speech-Language Pathology education program at La Salle University is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).

La Salle University graduates at the 2025 Commencement Ceremony

Across two ceremonies on May 10, 2025, over 1,000 Explorers received their degrees, with loved ones watching the new graduates walk across the stage at McCarthy Stadium.  

A recent study tour to Washington, D.C., proved transformative for a group of La Salle University students—both in how they engaged with the nation’s capital and in how the capital responded to them. 

La Salle University nursing students, who had healthcare clinical experiences in Rome during spring 2025, visited the Coliseum. Back row from left to right: Wanneh Togba, ‘26, Carissa Gabriel, ‘26, Director of Clinical Education School in the Nursing and Health Sciences Susan Moraca, DBP '25, Fran Kinder, Ph.D., R.N., CPNP, Molly Dougherty, ‘26, and Ethan Leibiger, ‘26. Front Row from left to right: Trang Nguyen, ‘26, Keira Latch, ‘26, Janae Gomez, ‘26, Martha "Morgan" Lake, ‘26, and Assistant Professor Pat DiGiacomo, Ed.D., MSN.

La Salle University nursing students stepped beyond the classroom and into international healthcare environments through immersive clinical experiences in Rome, Italy, and Mexico City, Mexico, during spring 2025.