Program Overview

Master's in Speech-Language Pathology

The Master's in Speech-Language Pathology program at UNC Greensboro has been preparing clinicians to serve children, youth, and adults with communication disorders for nearly 50 years. The program requires 66 credit hours, consisting of 34 credits in academic coursework and 32 credits in clinical coursework, providing a lifespan approach for advanced study of language, speech, swallowing, non-speech communication systems, and hearing in persons of all ages.

Program Distinctions

• The program is ranked #2 in the state of North Carolina and ranked #2 nationally as one of the 15 Best Value Masters in Speech-Language Pathology programs.
• The M.A. in Speech-Language Pathology is accredited by the Council of Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) and provides academic and clinical instruction sufficient for the Certification of Clinical Competence (CCC) in speech-language pathology awarded by ASHA, licensure in the state of North Carolina, as well as the Department of Public Instruction.
• The UNCG chapter of the National Speech-Language Hearing Association was recently awarded Silver Chapter Honors.
• The National Black Association for Speech-Language and Hearing (NBASLH) Student Affiliate Chapter of UNC Greensboro was founded in 2021.
• The department offers Speech and Hearing clinical services to the community through the Speech and Hearing Center located on campus.

Graduate Student Experience

During the first year, all clinical experiences are supervised by UNCG faculty on the UNCG Campus or at other sites in the Greensboro area, including:

• UNCG Speech and Hearing Center
• Phoenix Academy
• Circle C Equestrian Center
• Horsepower Therapeutic Learning Center
• Guilford County Assessment Team

In the second year, students are involved in externships at a wide variety of facilities, such as:

• Hospitals – Inpatient, Outpatient, and Acute Care
• Skilled Nursing Facilities
• Rehabilitation Centers
• Public Schools
• Special Needs Schools
• Private Practices
• Early Intervention Programs

After Graduation

Students graduating with a Master's in Speech-Language Pathology obtain employment as speech-language pathologists working in a wide variety of clinical, educational, and community settings.

Program Details

• Degree Type: Master's
• College/School: School of Health and Human Sciences
• Program Type: Majors & Concentrations
• Class Type: In Person, Online
• Catalog Name: Speech-Language Pathology, M.A.