MS in Speech-Language Pathology

A two-year graduate program that awards a Master of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology. The Speech-Language Pathology program at Duquesne gives students an excellent academic and broad-based clinical education experience at an accelerated pace. Here's what you'll find: Integrated academics, clinical practice and research. State-of-the-art equipment and facilities providing real-world experience assessing and treating speech, language, and hearing problems. A large and diverse network of externships with dedicated clinical instructors who teach in real-life settings. Faculty members committed to teaching and research, bringing students the best academic and clinical education. A rich student life with opportunities for fun, athletics, cultural events, networking, volunteerism, international travel and more. Students in the five-year program progress seamlessly from our pre-professional phase into the professional phase (graduate program). The Department also accepts applicants with bachelor’s degrees in the discipline for graduate study and students with bachelor's degrees in other disciplines into our Post-Baccalaureate program. Goals: 1. Students will become independent thinkers and learners. 2. Students will become culturally competent. 3. Faculty will be recognized as experts and leaders in our discipline, university and community-at-large. 4. Distinctive and innovative programming will be explored. 5. The department will regularly evaluate the adequacy of resources. Recommendations for prioritizing use of existing resources will be made and, as needed, strategies for accessing new resources will be developed.