Prepare to serve diverse populations with communication and swallowing disorders.

A combination of coursework and diverse clinical experiences prepares you with the knowledge and skills to become a certified and licensed speech-language pathologist.

PennWest’s Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (MSSLP) puts you on the path to serving diverse individuals and communities in a wide variety of settings as a speech-language pathologist.

Our knowledgeable faculty are dedicated to enhancing your intellectual, cultural, social and ethical development. We make that happen by emphasizing integration of theory, research and practice.

From your first days on campus, you’ll be connected to an experienced advisor who will help you focus on your specific interests and map out a path to ensure success. In all, you will engage in five clinical rotations, three on campus and two externships in various clinical settings. These experiences will help you gain the necessary clinical skills to make informed professional judgments and become a client-and-community-centered practitioner.

Our program builds a professional community through engagement in various educational, advocacy and service opportunities so you will graduate ready to make an impact in your community.

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Fact Sheet

Executive Summary

Student Outcome Data

PennWest University Fall 2023 tuition costs are being finalized and are expected to be released in early 2023.

Accreditation Matters

The Master of Science (MS) education program in speech-language pathology {residential, distance education, and satellite locations} at Pennsylvania Western University is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard, #310, Rockville, MD 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700.

On-Campus Speech and Hearing Clinics

These on-campus clinics serve as a supervised training environment for graduate students to observe, screen, assess, counsel and provide therapeutic intervention for communication and/or swallowing disorders.

Clarion Speech & Hearing Clinic
California Speech & Hearing Clinic
Edinboro Speech & Hearing Clinic

Advocacy and Leadership

PennWest prepares students to become advocates and leaders through involvement in regional, state and national organizations and activities.

Fast Facts

$79,060

The median salary of a speech-language pathologist in 2021 according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Credits:

Format:

In-person, online

Location:

California

Clarion

Edinboro

Global Online

Contact:

Graduate Admissions
gradadmissions@pennwest.edu
724-938-4187

Start Terms:

Fall, Spring

Graduate Outcomes

Demonstrate adequate knowledge of principles of basic science and normal development in relation to speech, language and hearing for entry level into the profession.
Demonstrate knowledge of characteristics, etiologies, and diagnostic and treatment methods for each disorder area within the scope of practice for speech-language pathology.
Apply and integrate discipline-specific knowledge to develop and implement appropriate diagnostic and clinical management plans, providing services resulting in evidence-based practice in speech language pathology.
Demonstrate knowledge of professional and ethical standards of conduct.

Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology