MASTER OF SCIENCE IN SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY
The Speech-Language Pathology, M.S. program provides students with academic and clinical practicum experiences necessary for a career in various work settings available to a Speech-Language Pathologist. Students completing the degree will complete academic and clinical experiences (minimum of 400 hours) to prepare them to meet the requirements for the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), the license in speech-language pathology from the Oklahoma State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, and the Oklahoma State Department of Education Standard Certificate in Speech-Language Pathology.
Accreditation
The Master of Science (M.S.) education program in Speech-Language Pathology at Northeastern State University is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech- Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard #310, Rockville, MD 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700.
The CAA serves the public by promoting excellence in the graduate education of audiologists
and speech-language pathologists. Through a peer review process, the CAA establishes
accreditation standards and facilitates continuous quality improvement of the programs
it accredits. Graduates of CAA-accredited and candidate programs are educated in a
core set of skills and knowledge required for entry into independent professional
practice. The CAA is committed to quality, and dedicated to audiology and speech-language
pathology programs’ success in preparing future professionals.
What Can I Do With a Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology?
SLP's can obtain work in the following areas:
- Hospitals
- Rehab Settings
- Schools
- Early Intervention/Home Health
- Private Practice
- Adult Long-Term Care Facilities
Did You Know?
The NSU Speech-Language Pathology Program is again one of only two Oklahoma SLP programs named one of the Best Accredited SLP Master's Programs in the United States.
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY
Program Requirements
- Statement of Purpose
- 3.25 GPA
- Must have "B" or 3.0 to participate in program
- Baccalaureate degree in Speech Pathology
- 3 References
Application Deadline
- February 1st
Department Contact Information

*Fees include: facility fee, student activity fee, infrastructure fee, cultural/scholastic lecturer fee, student ID fee, technology services fee and remedial course fee, if applicable. NSU courses taught at off campus locations or online might have additional fees assessed. These totals are tuition and fee estimations per program based on the current catalog year. Books, supplies and some fees may not be included.