Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology

At Sacred Heart University, you will gain the hands-on, clinical experience you need to become a certified speech-language pathologist and make an impact on the lives of your clients. The Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology degree will prepare you with the knowledge and clinical skills to prevent, assess, and treat all aspects of human communication and swallowing disorders. At Sacred Heart, you will gain hands-on internship experience starting in your first semester, and graduate with at least 375 hours of supervised clinical practicum in a variety of settings including public schools, hospitals, and rehabilitation centers. For applicants with an undergraduate pre-professional background in speech-language pathology, the two-year track can be completed in five full-time semesters.

Applicants typically admitted have a minimum bachelor’s grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (based on the traditional USA 4.0 scale). A Course-by-Course Academic Credential Report is preferred but optional for most programs. However, a course-by-course academic credential report is required for the Master of Public Health and MS in exercise & sport science programs. Evaluations should be from WES, ECE, FIS, TEC or any of the credential evaluation services approved by NACES Resume/CV Essay/Personal Statement One-page personal statement discussing applicant's reasons for pursuing a graduate degree at Sacred Heart University. Please note, program directors do read essays carefully. Ensure essay clearly explains why your past education and experience, as well as future goals, are a good match for the selected program at Sacred Heart University. Please check for spelling and grammar errors. One Letter of Recommendation If the applicant has studied/worked at a US institution, a recommendation from a former teacher or manager is suggested.