Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology

Your Path to a Meaningful Career in MS-SLP at Wilson College

Whether you are entering the field for the first time or advancing from related work, Wilson’s Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (MS-SLP) program offers a student-centered, future-focused path toward becoming a skilled clinician who can serve multicultural, multilingual, and age-diverse populations with confidence, competence, and care. Designed for aspiring SLPs who want a rigorous, supportive, and clinically rich graduate education, the program blends evidence-based coursework, collaborative interprofessional learning, and diverse clinical experiences that reflect the full scope of modern speech-language practice. 

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Fall and Spring Cohort Options

Students will engage in a 16-month accelerated hybrid curriculum comprising 56 credit hours completed over four trimesters. Each semester consists of two 8-week terms, allowing for an intensive and focused learning experience.  Students complete rigorous online coursework paired with live, interactive instruction, simulation-based experiences, and comprehensive clinical preparation.    

The MS-SLP program integrates two required on-campus residencies where students build and assess hands-on skills with faculty support. These are separate from clinical placements. Residencies ensure students demonstrate competence before entering the field. Clinical placements then provide real-patient care under licensed supervision, supported by Wilson’s academic and clinical mentoring teams. 

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Program Mission

The Wilson College Master’s Program in Speech-Language Pathology prepares compassionate, skilled professionals through rigorous education and mentorship. We empower future leaders and advocates to deliver evidence-based prevention, assessment, and treatment of communication and swallowing disorders across the lifespan, serving diverse populations with excellence and integrity. 

Program Vision

To lead the future of speech-language pathology through an innovative hybrid accelerated education model that emphasizes academic and clinical excellence, grounded in evidence-based practice and ethical integrity. We foster a culture of lifelong learning, servant leadership, and interprofessional collaboration to meaningfully impact society, and transform the lives of the diverse individuals we serve. 

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Program Goals

Within the Scope of Practice for Speech-Language Pathology, graduates of the Wilson MS-SLP program will:

1.  Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the biological, neurological, acoustic, and linguistic foundations of communication and swallowing across the lifespan.   
2. Integrate theoretical foundations, empirical research, clinical expertise, and individual and family preferences to develop, implement, and adapt evidence-informed assessment and intervention plans for individuals with communication and swallowing disorders across the lifespan.   
3. Engage in education, counseling, advocacy, and collaboration with clients, families, and caregivers in preventing, assessing, and treating communication and swallowing disorders across diverse populations.
4. Apply principles of ethical and professional competencies consistent with the standards of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and relevant licensure/certification boards.   
5. Engage in reflective practice and self-assessment to continually strengthen clinical competence, professionalism, and ethical practice in service delivery.   
6. Apply principles of Interprofessional Education (IPE) to participate appropriately with other healthcare professionals across interprofessional teams.

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Be Bold with Your MS-SLP Degree

Speech-language pathology offers a wide range of meaningful and rewarding career paths that allow clinicians to make a significant impact on individual, families, and communities across the lifespan. Grounded in the prevention, assessment, and treatment of communication and swallowing disorders, the profession spans diverse settings, populations, and specialty areas.  

Where Speech-Language Pathologists Work

Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are employed in a broad array of settings that serve clients from infancy through older adulthood including:  

• Hospitals & Acute Care
• Skilled Nursing Facilities & Long-Term Care
• Public and Private Schools (PreK-12)
• Early Intervention Programs
• Home Health & Community-Based Services
• Private Practice & Telepractice

With national shortages of SLPs, graduates are entering a workforce with strong growth and high demand. The U.S. expects approximately 13,300 SLP job openings per year with a 15% growth rate through 2034, much faster than the average for all occupations. 

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Contact Information:
Slpadmissions@wilson.edu
814-205-2592
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The Master of Science (MS) education program in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) (distance education) at Wilson College (WC) is an Applicant for Candidacy by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), 2200 Research Boulevard, #310, Rockville, MD 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700.