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Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology
The ability to communicate is at the root of our humanity. Prepare to help children and adults overcome a host of communication challenges in LVC’s post-baccalaureate Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program.
Classes and guaranteed clinical experiences provide tools to prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive communication, and swallowing disorders in children and adults.
Next start date: August 25, 2025
Learn More About the Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology
Through coursework and clinical practicum in our CAA-accredited M.S. in speech-language pathology program, you’ll gain the skills to help individuals with communication challenges associated with autism, Alzheimer’s disease, swallowing disorders, and brain injuries build—or rebuild—the ability to communicate. You’ll cover caseload management, autism, several disorders, and more. Speech-language pathology is an in-demand health profession—you are needed.
You can complete your Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology in two years with 15-week fall and spring courses and seven-week summer courses.
68
credits
$37,050
full-time tuition and fees for 2024–25
In-person
courses and clinical experiences
2 years
to completion
Speech-Language Pathologist Career Opportunities
Demand is soaring for speech-language pathologists, who are being called to serve more patients across every age group. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates jobs in this field to grow much faster than other careers and reports an annual median income of $89,290. Our active alumni network and faculty will connect you with opportunities in an array of settings, including:
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Residential Care
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Early Intervention
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Elder Care
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Community Clinics
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Home Health Care
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Research Institutions
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Hearing Aid and Cochlear Implant Centers
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K–12 Schools
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Private Practice
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Hospital Systems
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Rehabilitation
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Universities
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Government Agencies
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Military Health Services
Interested in a Graduate Fellowship?
Are you seeking experience while receiving a 25% tuition reduction during your first graduate year? If so, consider applying to the competitive M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology Graduate Fellowship program.
Fellows are paired with a Lebanon Valley College mentor who guides them through the required course/lab assistance, teaching, or research. The program director, fellow, and mentor develop a plan that meets the student’s needs and career aspirations. No student follows the same path.
If interested, you can apply for the fellowship as part of the speech-language pathology program application process. To learn more, please contact Dr. Michelle Scesa or email Graduate Admission.
In Their Words
Dr. Scesa was a phenomenal mentor. She’s had a vision for this program from the start. She’s a great resource, as were my other professors. And she guided me from day one.
Kelsey Bouder
’21, M’22,
Speech Language Pathologist Lebanon School District; SLP, Goepfert Speech Associates LLC (part-time)
There’s a great need for speech-language pathologists in school and medical settings because the caseloads are so high. Part of it is the growing elderly population that needs services after strokes. And in schools, more children are being diagnosed with language disorders and autism.
Dr. Michelle Scesa,
Chair and Assistant Professor of Communication Sciences Disorders/Speech-Language Pathology
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Experience our campus in Annville, Pennsylvania. During a personalized campus visit, you can get to know MSLP faculty and students, tour the campus and our facilities, and learn more about the M.S. in speech-language pathology program. Contact Graduate & Professional Studies to schedule.
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The master’s degree (M.S.) education program in speech-language pathology (residential) at Lebanon Valley College is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard, #310, Rockville, MD 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700.