Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
Degree: Master of Science
Major: Speech-Language Pathology
Hours: 54
Speech-Language Pathology Degree Overview
The Lamar University Master of Science Degree in Speech-Language Pathology is committed to preparing you as a competent and compassionate clinician, motivated scholar and ethical professional for entry into the field of speech-language pathology.
Speech-language pathologists assess, diagnose, treat and help to prevent communication and swallowing disorders in patients. Speech, language and swallowing disorders result from a variety of causes, such as a stroke, brain injury, hearing loss, developmental delay, Parkinson’s disease, a cleft palate or autism.
How to Apply
To apply for this degree program, you must have a Bachelor's degree in communication disorders or a related field from a regionally accredited institution. Those without a background must complete leveling coursework prior to applying.
All applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in communication disorders or related field (speech and hearing science; communication sciences and disorders; audiology; speech-language pathology; speech pathology; speech pathology and audiology, etc.) from a regionally accredited institution
- CSDCAS Application
- All official transcripts from previous institutions.
- All applicants must have a minimum of a 3.0 overall GPA as calculated by CSDCAS.
- Letter of intent
- Three letters of recommendation
- ApplyTexas Application
Speech-Language Pathology Courses You May Take
Aphasia and Neurogenic Disorders: Theory and treatment for organic speech disorders of neurologic origin.
Stuttering: Nature, evaluation and treatment of fluency disorders.
Voice Disorders and Cleft Palate: Nature, etiology and treatment of disordered phonation and resonance imbalance secondary to laryngeal malfunction and craniofacial anomaly.
Language Based Disorders of School Aged Children: Assessment and intervention procedures for elementary and secondary students with language and learning disabilities.
Language Disorders of Young Children: Assessment and intervention procedures for young children with language disorders include infants through preschoolers.
Career Paths for Speech-Language Pathology
Employment of speech-language pathologists is projected to grow 21% over the next 10 years, much faster than the average for all occupations. Overall job opportunities for speech-language pathologists are expected to be good. Generally, speech-language pathologists who are willing to relocate will have the best job opportunities.
Primary Careers
Speech-language pathologist
- Speech-language pathology
- Audiology
- Psychology
- Social work
- Rehabilitation counseling
- Communication research
- Nursing and residential care facilities
- Hospitals and clinics
- Private medical practitioners
- Government agencies
- Non-profit organizations
- Schools and universities