Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology
Nova Southeastern University

Program Details

The online Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology introduces students to the areas of administration and supervision, as well as evaluation and technology comprehension, in a program that focuses on developing scientifically trained and clinically experienced speech pathologists as leaders.  The curriculum is research-based and teaches students about the social, political, and economic forces that combine in society.  Courses teach the essential concepts needed to excel in the field, covering areas such as language and learning disabilities, communication disorders, clinical processes, fluency, motor speech disorders, and multicultural and counseling issues.  For students who live more than fifty miles from a Florida Campus, online course delivery is offered through GoToMeeting in synchronous chats.

Learning Pace

Institution-Paced

% Online

100% Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

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

School Accreditation & Licensing

Nova Southeastern University is accredited by:

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

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Essay/Writing Sample, Interview, Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s)

Additional Info

  • Applicants must have completed Communication Science and Disorders course prerequisites.
  • Applicants must have completed 25 hours of clinical observation of an ASHA-certified speech-language pathologist with appropriate documentation.