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M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology

Syracuse University's Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders fosters a collaborative learning environment that furthers the understanding of communication and the scientific basis of clinical practice.

Financial Support - Receive a guaranteed 30% reduced tuition scholarship if you enter in fall of 2026. Over the last three years 100% of incoming students have also received scholarship awards to help offset tuition costs. No separate funding application is required.
Flexible Application Options - Students with a background in communication sciences may apply to our five-semester program. If you do not have a background, apply to our seven-semester program; you'll do your introductory coursework here at Syracuse.
Clinical Experience - Students begin their clinical experience at the very start of their graduate program. The on-campus Gebbie Clinic and off-site clinical placements provide excellent hands-on training.
Strong Preparation for Licensure - We provide the courses and practicums you'll need to meet requirements for the Certificate of Clinical Competence and New York State Licensure. After completing our program, you can also become certified as a teacher of students with speech-language disabilities in New York State.
Welcoming to All - Through a holistic admissions process, applicants are evaluated through a variety of methods, not simply standardized test scores and GPA.

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of M.S. graduates have secured jobs in the field.

Our clinical directors assist students in finding and applying for externships and earning clinical hours. Select from a strong network of opportunities, graduate on time and gain meaningful employment within a year of graduation.

Speech-Language Pathology graduate program in New York State*

*Based on the most recent U.S. News and World Report ranking of 25 speech-language pathology graduate programs.

Ranked in the top 12% of more than 260 speech-language graduate programs*

*Based on the most recent U.S. News and World Report ranking of over 260 speech-language pathology graduate programs.

years of research and clinical training excellence

Real-World Experience

On-Campus and Off-Campus Training

The Gebbie Speech and Hearing Clinics at Syracuse University are vibrant, state-of-the-art facilities. Participate in clinical experiences right on campus, in addition to two off-site experiences.

Active Research Faculty

All faculty are actively engaged in research addressing cutting-edge, clinically relevant projects. Students are involved at several levels from working in labs, independent studies, group-directed research and thesis projects.

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The research I conducted as a graduate student at Syracuse opened many doors. I was a published author on three studies and presented my research at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association conference. I was also invited to attend the NIH: National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders conference. These experiences were invaluable during job interviews, because they demonstrated my practical skills and commitment to the field.
Lisandra Pereyra G’24, Speech-Language Pathology

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