Join the Marshall Family
    • Virtual Open House: Friday, October 24, 9:00–11:00 a.m. (link sent to registrants on October 23)
    • On-Campus Open House: Friday, November 7, 1:00–3:30 p.m.
    • Admissions requirements and application tips
    • Tuition, scholarships, and graduate assistantships
    • Curriculum and clinical experiences
    • Faculty expertise and research opportunities
    • A tour of our department and clinic (virtual tour available for online attendees)
About the Grad Program

Marshall University is located in Huntington West Virginia. We are a very proud institution that offers a quality education and diverse experiences in state-of-the-art clinical facilities.  The Department of Communication Disorders is excited to host an open house to invite prospective graduate students to the Marshall Campus.

Marshall University’s Master of Science in speech-language pathology program offers:

Enriching Academic Opportunities

  • Nationally Accredited, 6-semester program
  • Applicable/Relevant Coursework
  • Specialty Electives (Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) Seminar, Dysphagia, Gerontology)
  • Study abroad to Jamaica and Uganda

Unique Clinical Opportunities

  • Diverse clinical programs addressing pediatric and adult populations
  • Interprofessional collaboration through multidisciplinary clinics (e.g. ASD Clinic, ALS Clinic, Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing Clinic)
  • Excellent preparation for employment
  • Variety of externship placements including distant sites
  • Specialized clinical experiences
  • The Luke Lee Listening Language and Learning Lab
  • Interprofessional Health Student Organization (IPHSO)

Diverse Research Opportunities

  • Designated “R2” research institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education
  • Community of Research Practice (CoRP)
  • Variety of Faculty-led research
  • Thesis study-track option

Enjoyable Quality of Life

  • Strong Faculty Support
  • Thriving campus and surrounding community

Financial Aid

  • Graduate Assistantships
  • Scholarships

Contact Us

Feel free to e-mail Jen Baker (jen.baker@marshall.edu) who will assist you with any logistical questions that you have. We look forward to meeting you!