Offered: On campus and online
Consider a career in speech-language pathology
Speech-language pathology is a career of impact, in which you will make a positive difference in the lives of others. It is a career that allows a good standard of living, job satisfaction, and can change with your desires and life circumstances.
Learn with Minot State
Besides engaging in stimulating coursework, you will have amazing experiences.
Program benefits
100% of students in our program:
Is SLP right for you?
For a career in speech-language pathology, you will need:
Clinical opportunities
You will have opportunities for clinical experience in the prevention, assessment, and intervention of communication and swallowing disorders with clients across the lifespan including:
About our program
It takes five semesters to complete our graduate program. During this time, you will have a full course load as well as rigorous and exciting clinical practicums both on and off campus. Our newly remodeled clinical facility includes voice, stuttering, AAC, language/articulation, and medical speech-language labs. You will also spend time learning in our cadaver lab. Your final semester will be an externship in a site of your choice.
Our part-time graduate program is online and takes eight semesters to complete. The online program requires one summer semester of on-campus residency for labs and clinical experiences. This experience culminates in two semesters of externship placements in various settings.
About Minot State University
Minot State University is a public university dedicated to excellence in education, scholarship, and community engagement achieved through rigorous academic experiences, active learning environments, commitment to public service, and a vibrant campus life.
Accreditation
The Master of Science (M.S.) education program in Speech-Language Pathology (Residential and Distant Education) at Minot State University 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, Maryland 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700.
Minot State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Licensure
All Minot State programs fulfill the requirements for licensure in the state of North Dakota. If you are seeking a professional license in a state other than North Dakota, learn more about program disclosures and licensure requirements at MinotStateU.edu/licensure.
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