Master of Science In Speech-Language
Pathology

University of New Haven’s M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology provides students with the knowledge and skill to help patients of all ages with communication disorders.

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Why Speech-Language Pathology?

Speech-language pathologists assess, diagnose, treat and help prevent communication and swallowing problems in children and adults. Successful speech-language pathologists understand the scientific, social, and clinical aspects of communication and care for patients with articulation, language development, voice, swallowing, feeding, communication, cognitive and acquired language disorders. Graduates of these programs practice in a wide range of settings including:

  • Acute care hospitals
  • Long-term care and rehabilitation facilities
  • Private practices
  • Federally qualified health centers (FQHCs)
  • Skilled nursing facilities
  • Schools

Why UNewHaven?

The Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology at the University of New Haven is a small, student-centered graduate program built on innovation, collaboration, and care. Our faculty are passionate educators and clinicians, committed to mentoring each student through a rigorous, hands-on curriculum that emphasizes clinical excellence and individualized support. Experience the advantage of meaningful faculty relationships and an environment where your potential is truly seen and developed.

Eligibility

Students must have completed the following prerequisites as an undergraduate: at least 1 semester in biological sciences, physical sciences, statistics – (3 credits each) and at least 2 semesters in social/behavioral sciences - 6 credits.

Recommended Equivalent coursework includes a minimum of one course in each of the following subjects:

  • Anatomy and Physiology of Speech & Hearing Mechanisms
  • Phonetics
  • Speech Science
  • Audiology & Hearing Sciences
  • Introduction to Communication Disorders
  • Language Acquisition (Course work in Normal Speech and Language Development in Children)

Admission Requirements

  • Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher
    • Note: Students with a GPA between 2.5-2.9 may be granted conditional admission if they meet criteria on the application grading rubric and during the interview
  • 2 Letters of Recommendation
  • Personal Statement
  • Personal Interview
  • 25 hours of observation of clinical practice by an ASHA-certified speech-language pathologist
  • Minimum TOEFL iBT score of 100 from non-English speaking countries
  • Praxis scores are required for students who would like to work in the schools:
    • Reading (Test #5713) Passing Score = 156
    • Writing (Test #5723) Passing Score = 162
    • Mathematics (Test #5733) Passing Score = 150
    • More information about taking the test(s), can be found here.
      • See waiver requirements here.
    • Students are also required to complete a course in child or adolescent psychology, and a course in teaching students with exceptionalities. A list of approved courses can be found on the CSDE website.
      Two additional courses are offered as part of the Speech-Language Pathology Program:
      • SLPA 6620: School-Age Language Disorders
      • SLPA 6901: Assessment and Intervention for Reading and Writing
      • Lastly, a full-time school practicum will be completed by all students in the program.

Curriculum

The 5-semester, 63 credit, full time program consists of didactic and clinical coursework. Students must begin this full-time program in the Fall semester and will be required to attend classes and/or clinical practice during the Fall, Spring and Summer semesters. Students will obtain a minimum of 375 hours of supervised clinical practice during the program. A full list of courses and learning outcomes for the Speech-Language Pathology, M.S. can be found in the catalog:

Speech-Language Pathology, M.S.

Documents

The course sequence and program policies can be found in the Speech-Language Pathology Graduate Student Handbook here.

The program’s strategic plan can be found here.

Student Outcome Data

Graduation Rates

Reporting Period Number of Students Who Completed within Expected Time Frame Percentage of Students Who Completed within Expected Time Frame Number of Students Not Completing the Program
Recent Year
2024-2025 		12 100% 0
1 Year Prior
2023-2024		 9 (see note below) 100% 0
2 Years Prior
2022-2023		 0 0 0
3 Year Average 21 100%  

*For the inaugural cohort, the planned program was completed in 2.5 yrs. However, seven of the students opted to complete an additional semester to meet standards for certification by the Connecticut State Department of Education.

Praxis Examination Pass Rates

Reporting Period Number of Graduates Who Took the Praxis Exam Number of Graduates Who Passed the Praxis Exam Percentage of Graduates Who Passed the Praxis Exam
Recent Year
2024-2025 		10 9 90%
1 Year Prior
2023-2024		 8 6 75%
2 Years Prior
2022-2023		 0 0 0
3 Year Average 18 15 83%

*Data as of August 18th, 2025

The Master of Science (M.S.) education program in speech-language pathology {residential} at the University of New Haven is a Candidate for Accreditation by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard, #310, Rockville, MD 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700. Candidacy is a "preaccreditation" status with the CAA, awarded to developing or emerging programs for a maximum period of 5 years.

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Our faculty are leaders and innovators in their fields, bringing both deep professional experience and academic rigor to the classroom.

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