Program Overview

M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology Program Overview

The M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology prepares students for careers as clinical speech language pathologists. The USF SLP program begins with outstanding applicants and capitalizes on the world-class resources of the CSD Department, including experienced clinicians and scientists from many specialties. Students graduating with a M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology are in high-demand and enjoy rewarding careers in a wide variety of settings.

Program Tracks

• Residential Track: Students complete a full-time six-semester program of study that draws on the rich and diverse clinical opportunities on campus and in the Tampa Bay area, with clinical rotations and coursework each semester.
  • Clinical experiences are gained in the USF Speech-Language-Hearing Center, clinics on campus, and outside of USF.
• Suncoast Track: Students complete a nine-semester program of study specifically designed to assist bachelor's level professionals working full time as Speech-Language clinicians in a Consortium school district.
  • The Suncoast Consortium track uses a combination of distance and on-site teaching to offer the same curriculum as taught on the Tampa campus, with adult-based clinical rotations during the summer semesters.
• Speech-Language Pathology Prerequisite Track: Students who have earned an undergraduate or graduate degree that is not from a Communication Sciences and Disorders department will need to complete a set of pre-requisite courses to be eligible for entry into the master’s program in Speech-Language Pathology.
  • These courses are available online.

Accreditation

The Masters of Science (MS) education program in Speech-Language Pathology (residential and distance education) at the University of South Florida is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

Facilities

Within the Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders building are the Speech-Language Clinic, the Hearing Clinic, classroom space, offices for faculty, staff, and students, and a student lounge area.

• The Speech-Language Clinic offers a full array of services in a modern environment with the latest in diagnostic, treatment, and rehabilitative equipment and services.
• Research facilities are also available.

Funding Opportunities

M.S. students have several potential sources of funding, including Graduate Assistantships, Fellowships, Scholarships, and Research Assistantships.