Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology

A degree from the University of Central Missouri’s graduate Speech-Language Pathology program will prepare you for a life-changing career to positively impact those with communication and swallowing disorders, from birth through geriatrics. The University of Central Missouri has been teaching speech pathology classes since the 1940s. This long-standing tradition continues today. The graduate Speech-Language Pathology program at UCM provides an exciting environment for learning, growing and achieving your professional dreams while helping others. Faculty, students and clients are motivated and encouraged to reach their goals for competency, enrichment and communication mastery. We see the best in faculty, students and clients and help them to achieve this same vision and level of excellence.

To be considered for admission, the applicant must have a minimum undergraduate grade point average of 3.00 in Speech-Language Pathology courses and a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale). A grade point average for a completed graduate degree in another field can be substituted for an undergraduate grade point average. The graduate degree grade point average must be 3.2 or better. Certain academic prerequisite courses are not required for admission but may be added to your Program of Study to meet prerequisite requirements for UCM courses and/or ASHA Certification Requirements.