The Marshall University Master of Science degree program for speech language pathology will allow you to practice professionally as an entry level speech-language pathologist (SLP) upon completion of the program. Located in Huntington, West Virginia, our accredited speech pathology degree program will teach you how to diagnose and treat individuals with articulation, language, voice, fluency, cognitive communication, social communication and swallowing disorders. As a speech pathology graduate student, you will become proficient in assessing and treating a variety of communication disorders and work with clients of all ages including those with apraxia of speech, hearing impairments, brain injuries, autism spectrum disorders and Down Syndrome. Speech pathologists are also able to change practice settings and populations over the course of a career with opportunities to create your own hours through private practice.
Being an SLP gives you the chance to make a difference in a person’s life in a very significant way. The ability to communicate is so essential, and as a student in our speech pathology graduate program, you will help individuals lead successful and communicative lives.
A diverse faculty with a wide variety of specialty areas in the fields of speech therapy, audiology, stuttering, literacy and much more
Research opportunities that allow students to work closely with board-certified faculty in the student’s area of interest.
A variety of community-based and global opportunities for SLP students to earn college credit.
- Private Practice Clinics
- Public and Private Schools
- Hospitals, Rehabilitation Centers and Nursing Facilities
- Travel Therapy/Telepractice
- Home Health & Early Intervention
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