BA-to-Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology

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A Direct Path to the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology Degree

Turn your passion for communication and helping others into a specialized and impactful career with Wilson College’s Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology degree program.

To make earning your graduate healthcare degree easier, Wilson College has developed a clear path from a Bachelor of Arts degree in either Communications, Healthcare and Medical Humanities, or Psychology (with a General Psychology concentration). By earning your undergraduate degree and completing the required prerequisite courses, you will be directly admitted to the graduate Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program. It’s that easy!

Wilson’s Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology degree is an innovative 2-year hybrid, accelerated program that blends flexible online coursework with immersive, hands-on lab experiences and prepares graduates to assess, diagnose, and treat communication and swallowing disorders across a patient’s lifespan. 

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How Does the BA-to-Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology Work?

1. Apply to Wilson College using Wilson’s application or the Common App. Be sure to select the undergraduate degree you plan to pursue (either Communications, Healthcare and Medical Humanities, or Psychology (General Psychology concentration) and indicate your interest in the BA-to-Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program.
2. Once accepted, you will meet with a specialized academic advisor who will help you map your undergraduate classes to earn your bachelor’s degree. We will make sure you satisfy all of your prerequisite course requirements along the way.
3. During your junior year at Wilson, you’ll be paired with a faculty mentor from the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program. This connection will provide you with insider perspectives on your future profession and individualized support as you prepare for the next stage of your academic journey.
4. During your senior year at Wilson, apply to the MS-SLP program at Wilson College. Your spot will be guaranteed, provided you successfully meet all admissions criteria. The result is a seamless transition from undergraduate student to graduate scholar, allowing you to move forward with certainty, confidence, and purpose.

Direct-Admit Admissions Requirements

• Complete and graduate from Wilson College with an undergraduate degree in Communications, Healthcare and Medical Humanities, or Psychology (General Psychology concentration) and complete the required prerequisite coursework.
• Earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and a 3.0 GPA in all prerequisite coursework.

Required Coursework)

• CSD 301: Language & Communication Science
• CSD 303: Normal Speech & Language Development
• CSD 306: CSD Across the Lifespan
• CSD 310: Anatomy & Physiology for SLPs
• CSD 313: Phonetic Science
• CSD 318: Intro Audiology & Aural Rehab
• CSD 395: Clinical Observation

Additional Requirements

• Biological sciences course with lab
• Chemistry course with lab
• Statistics (MAT 115 or PSY 115)
• Intro Sociology or Intro Psychology

Qualifying Undergraduate Majors

• Communications
• Healthcare and Medical Humanities
• Psychology (General Psychology concentration)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. What is Wilson College’s BA-to-Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology degree program?
A.This program is designed for motivated students who want to pursue an advanced graduate degree in Speech-Language Pathology after earning a bachelor’s degree. Wilson College students who complete an undergraduate degree in Communications, Healthcare and Medical Humanities, or Psychology (General Psychology concentration) and all required prerequisite courses and admissions requirements are automatically admitted to the College’s Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program.

Q. Why choose Wilson College’s BA-to-Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program?
A. Wilson College offers personalized support, small class sizes, and a student-centered learning environment that helps students prepare for graduate-level study in Speech-Language Pathology. This program offers students a clear path for completing a bachelor’s degree and their graduate study perquisite courses. It also provides direct admittance to the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology degree program.

Q. Can I complete prerequisite courses for the MS-SLP program before applying to graduate school?
A. Yes. With this program, Wilson College students often complete their required graduate degree prerequisite courses while completing their undergraduate degree requirements, well before applying to graduate school.

Q. What is Wilson College’s Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program?
A. Wilson’s Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology degree is an innovative 2-year hybrid, accelerated program that blends flexible online coursework with immersive, hands-on lab experiences and close collaboration with expert faculty. Learn more about Wilson College’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program here.