Mar 28, 2024  
2020-2021 Graduate Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Speech-Language Pathology (Clinical), M.S.


The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders offers the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology. This is a clinical concentration designed to prepare individuals to practice as speech-language pathologists. We offer this degree through either a residential program or an online program.

M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology (Clinical)

The master’s degree program in speech-language pathology is designed to provide a broad spectrum of academic and practicum experiences necessary for the education of specialists who deal with disorders of human communication and swallowing.

Clinical practical experiences are available in a wide range of professional settings including the JMU Speech-Language Audiology Clinics, various hospital and rehabilitation programs, and the public schools. The academic and clinical components of the program are consistent with the requirements for certification in speech-language pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and for health and education licensure in speech-language pathology by the commonwealth of Virginia. Applicants should have completed prerequisite undergraduate course work in communication sciences and disorders and/or related areas of study.

Admission Requirements (for residential and online programs)

  • Completion of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum 3.25 grade point average in major course work.
  • Successful completion of any undergraduate prerequisite courses.
  • General GRE scores (verbal, quantitative and writing).
  • Names of two individuals that may serve as recommenders. We do not request letters of recommendation.

M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology Requirements (residential)


M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology Requirements (online)


Students interested in the online program should consult https://csd.jmu.edu/online_ms/index.htm for more detailed information and the name of a contact person.