Rockhurst University's Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) Pathway, in partnership with Regis University, prepares you to provide therapy to children and adults across a broad scope of practice, including communication disorders, swallowing impairments and audiology, through hands-on clinical training at a wide variety of community-based sites. Full-time graduate students complete the program in two years, gaining the skills and confidence to practice in diverse facilities and settings.
Beyond clinical skill-building, the program develops the whole clinician. A curriculum grounded in ethics and cultural sensitivity, combined with meaningful service learning opportunities, ensures you graduate not just as a skilled practitioner but as a community-minded professional with a genuine passion for improving the lives of those you serve.
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Program Format
In-person lab/clinic with online synchronous classes
Credits for Completion
48 Credit Hours
Tuition
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If you've already earned a bachelor's degree in another discipline, the online post-bachelor's leveling program in speech-language pathology at Rockhurst gives you a path to earning a graduate degree in SLP. Students accepted into the leveling program are provisionally admitted to the Rockhurst Master of Science in SLP program.
Attend online classes at a set time just once a week and on-campus labs, giving you the flexibility to balance your students with everything else in your life. Clinical placements will occur every semester within the Denver metro and surrounding areas.
Build foundational clinical skills through in-person, hands-on labs and competency-based training during your first year, giving you the confidence to work effectively with real patients.
Practice in a state-of-the-art simulation center designed to expose you to a wide range of clinical situations before you ever step into a real-world setting.
Get all the details about this Master of Science in SLP, including course requirements, application materials and learning outcomes by visiting the Rockhurst University website.
Students interested in the Speech-Language Pathology pathway through Rockhurst University apply directly to Rockhurst University.
Tuition and fees are determined by Rockhurst University. Visit the Rockhurst website for more information about cost per credit hour, associated fees and financial aid.
The Master of Science (M.S.) education program in Speech-Language Pathology (residential, distance education, and satellite locations) at Rockhurst 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, MD 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700.
The Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology is housed in the School of Rehabilitative and Health Sciences in the Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions.