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Northwestern University (NU) boasts one of the world's most prestigious and recognized clinical Speech Language Pathology (SLP) programs. Featuring distinguished research faculty, outstanding clinical instructors, cutting-edge facilities, and an innovative curriculum, NU cultivates highly skilled master's-level speech-language pathologists ready to deliver top-tier, research-backed care globally. Graduates from our master's program are equipped to assist approximately 42 million Americans across all age groups with communication or swallowing challenges, working in diverse environments such as medical centers, rehabilitation facilities, private residences, and educational institutions.
Admitted students must hold a U.S. bachelor’s degree or a comparable non-U.S. degree from a regionally accredited institution.
Providing acceptable TOEFL or IELTS scores. Tests must be taken within two years of the intended quarter of entry. The minimum TOEFL scores are 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based), and 80 (internet-based). The minimum IELTS score is 7.0.