Speech-Language Pathology (M.S.)
Update On Fall 2012 Admissions
- As of March 1, offers of admission to the two year speech-language pathology program have been sent to 58 highly competitive applicants who have until April 15th to respond. We may extend other offers of admission to some wait listed candidates if there is still space availability after that date.
- We have not completed any decisions for the three year applicants. Offers are scheduled to be sent in early April.
- Check the status of your application and materials received
Why Earn a Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology?
Gain Expertise In and Out of the Classroom
Towson's M.S. program in speech-language pathology prepares you for one of the fastest-growing fields in health care through a balance of solid academic course work and practical clinical training experience. If you already hold a bachelor's degree or the equivalent in speech-language pathology and audiology, the program will help you meet academic and clinical practicum requirements of national and state accrediting, certifying and licensing bodies. We also offer programs for students with bachelor's degrees in other disciplines.
The program is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and by the Maryland State Department of Education.
Study with Highly Trained Faculty
Speech-language pathology classes are taught by full-time faculty who are approachable and concerned about student learning. More than 90 percent of the faculty have Ph.D.s in their areas of specialization and are nationally known for their areas of expertise.
While not required, you can get involved in faculty research. Each year Towson students present their work at national conferences and have their work published in research journals.
Our faculty stays connected with clinical work through supervising students in our on-campus clinic or consulting with area professionals. The teaching faculty is complemented by our clinical supervisors, who bring their years of experience to share with practicum students.
Train for Your Career
To prepare for your career, you will get hands-on experience during your practicum, on campus at Towson's Speech, Language and Hearing Center and off campus in a variety of settings including hospitals, nursing homes, schools, clinics and rehabilitation centers.
The center offers several unique on-campus training programs including the interdisciplinary Stroke Survivor Group, International Adoption Clinic, Stuttering Support Group, and Speech and Language Preschool Program. Our convenient location in the Baltimore-Washington corridor provides access to some of the top medical and educational practicum settings in the country.
After earning your degree, you will be certified to fill positions in health care or education, or you can choose to pursue advanced degree work.
Combine Classes with Clinical Practicum
The speech-language pathology program is designed to combine full-time classes with clinical experience. First- year classes are offered during the day with on-campus practicum scheduled around course work. Second-year classes are offered at times that allow students to participate in off-campus practicum during daytime hours. Our strong curriculum leads to high passing rates on the National Praxis Examination in Speech-Language Pathology. In the past three years, more than 95 percent of our students passed on their first attempt.
Visit Opportunities
Meet & Greets are held for students eligible
to apply to the 2 year and 3 year SLP grad programs.
- To be eligible to apply for the
2 year program, you should have completed
a minimum of 24 credits in Speech Language
Pathology and Audiology courses by
fall 2012.
- The 3 year program is designed for
applicants who have not completed undergraduate
coursework in speech language pathology
and audiology. However, you must have
a GPA of 3.5 for your last 60 credits of
study and your GRE scores must
be above the 50% percentile for all
subtests (verbal, quantitative, and
analytical). If you do not meet
these requirements, contact Erin Wertz
(ewertz@towson.edu)
to learn about the Second Bachelor
Program and to schedule a visit. You
should not attend a Meet & Greet
if you are a Second Bachelors applicant.
Meet & Greet sessions for Summer 2012 are
listed below. Arrive at the Conference Room (Rm
107) on the main floor of Van Bokkelen. RSVP to
Sarah McCarty (smcarr3@students.towson.edu
June 12 1 – 2 pm
July 17 1 – 2 pm
Fall 2012 dates will be announced in early August.
There are no Meet & Greets held in spring
2013. However, if you are offered admission, you
will be invited to an Open House.
You may also contact Stan Lacienski (slacienski@towson.edu)
to arrange a campus tour on the date of your visit.
His telephone number is: 410-704-4359.
Department of Audiology, Speech-Language Pathology and Deaf Studies
Van Bokkelen Hall, Room 105
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Phone: 410-704-4153
Fax: 410-704-4131
E-mail: ewertz@towson.edu
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