Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology
James Madison University

Program Details

Advance your career in helping others with one of the most important human skills, communication, with this masters in speech pathology online degree.  Designed for working adults and other non-traditional students, this program prepares students to become specialists who deal with disorders of human communication and swallowing.  The curriculum provides a broad spectrum of academic and practicum experiences that are consistent with the requirements for certification in speech-language pathology of the Council for Clinical Certification (CFCC) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.  

Working through the program with the same cohort, you will complete such courses as:

  • Neuroanatomy & Neurophysiology of Speech & Language
  • Pediatric Speech Sound Disorders
  • Autism
  • Evaluation and Treatment of Swallowing Disorders
  • Process & Disorders of Speech Fluency

While this flexible program allows students to continue to meet career and family obligations, it still features a rigorous curriculum.  In fact, students must meet the same standards and expectations for graduation as traditional, residential program students.

Learning Pace

Institution-Paced

% Online

Mostly Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (CAA-ASHA)

School Accreditation & Licensing

James Madison University is accredited by:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

3.2 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Statement of Purpose/Intent

Additional Info

  • Requires a 6-week practicum on campus, along with an on-campus orientation
  • Requires related speech-language prerequisites

Restricted States

California