Graduate
M.S. in Speech Language
M.S. 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.
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. Students gain clinical experiences 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. Click “How to Apply” for more information.
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, 2200 Research Boulevard #310, Rockville, Maryland 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700.
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. We also engage in a wide variety of related clinical and basic research.
Funding Opportunities
M.S. students have several potential sources of funding, including Graduate Assistantships, Fellowships, Scholarships, and Research Assistantships.
Visiting Our Program
Each Fall, we offer virtual open house events for prospective M.S. SLP students. See the flyer below for more information on the Fall 2024 virtual open house. We welcome visitors and with notice can arrange a tour of the facilities and the opportunity to meet with current students and faculty. See Contact Us below to plan a visit.
Contact Us
For further information, please contact the Academic Program (slpgradadmissions@usf.edu)