Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology
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The UW Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology provides you with the foundational speech-language pathology curriculum you need to launch your career as a speech-language pathologist. Our program is unique because it also gives you the opportunity to specialize in one of three professional practice settings: education, medical or clinical research.
Whichever track you choose, you’ll gain the skills you need to achieve your professional goals.
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| Educational Speech‐Language Pathology (EdSLP) | Medical Speech‐Language Pathology (MedSLP) | Clinical Research Speech‐Language Pathology (CoreSLP) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Designed For | Those who want to practice in educational or school settings | Those who want to practice in medical or health care settings | Those who want to do research or get a doctorate in speech-language pathology |
| Specialized Curriculum | Literacy development and disorders, special education, cultural and linguistic diversity, and language development | Traumatic brain injury, dementia, right hemisphere disorders, complex neurogenic disorders and medical setting voice treatment/assessment | Statistical analysis, research methods and a research seminar, plus pairing with a faculty mentor who oversees research training, lab work and master’s thesis |
| Master’s Thesis | Optional | Optional | Required |
| Clinical Experience | UW Speech & Hearing Clinic (year 1), and Washington public school system and early intervention settings (year 2) | UW Speech & Hearing Clinic (year 1) and hospitals, outpatient clinics, private practices, skilled nursing facilities and early intervention settings (year 2) | UW Speech & Hearing Clinic as well as health care, community or school settings |
| Cohort Size | 26 students | 26 students | 2–4 students |
| Total Credits Earned | 98 | 99 | 113 |
| Duration | 7 quarters | 8 quarters | 8 quarters |
| Estimated Cost (2024–2025) | Resident: $55,335 Nonresident: $68,530 |
Resident and nonresident: $70,024 | Resident: $53,464 Nonresident: $94,808 |
| Explore EdSLP | Explore MedSLP | Explore CoreSLP |