Worcester,
MA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Speech-Language Pathology (Full Time) in Worcester United States | Worcester State University
Worcester State University
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Worcester United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
5,204
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
In intimate class settings, you'll expand your understanding of communication processes and disorders while learning proven techniques from faculty who are practicing professionals—many of whom involve students in their research and clinical initiatives.
Fieldwork forms a crucial part of our program, offering practical experience and networking opportunities. Through at least 3 practicum placements across our network of 75+ New England sites—including Worcester State University's Speech-Language-Hearing Center—you'll complete over 375 hours of direct client care.
Program alumni meet requirements for ASHA's Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP), Massachusetts state licensure, and DESE teaching certification. They're highly recruited by schools, hospitals, rehab centers, clinics, and private practices, with all graduates securing employment within five years.
Worcester State's Communication Sciences and Disorders Department trains students in communication science, disorder prevention/assessment/treatment, and evidence-based approaches. Aligned with ASHA, DESE, and state licensing standards, our program cultivates clinical and academic excellence while adapting to societal changes. Through partnerships with schools and healthcare providers, we foster community involvement and professional development.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
In addition to the Worcester State University Graduate School's general admission requirements, applicants must meet the following criteria:
Applicants must possess a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited (or equivalent) college or university.
The applicant must comply with these requirements and procedures. Submission of 2 letters of recommendation is required. Submission of a 3rd letter is optional.
Your response to each essay should be no more than 250 words.
Tell us about an ethical situation in which you needed to make a decision. For example an ethical situation may require the choice between an individual vs group, truth vs loyalty, immediate vs future benefits, or justice vs compassion. What decision did you make and why?
How did you decide on a career in SLP vs another helping profession.
In order to grow into your role as a SLP, graduate education includes a wealth of feedback regarding performance. What are your strategies for responding to both positive and constructive feedback?
With the end result of being a speech language pathologist and a citizen of the world, how will you contribute to an inclusive community that values diversity, belonging, and justice as a graduate student at Worcester State University?
Candidates must submit official transcripts from ANY and ALL colleges/universities where courses were taken, including Worcester State University. Applicants should have official transcripts sent directly to CSDCAS, NOT the Graduate Admissions Office..
Candidates applying for admission must have taken or currently be enrolled in the following college-level prerequisite courses at the time of application for the master's degree program:
18 credit hours in basic human communication processes and audiology that includes anatomy of the speech and hearing mechanism, phonetics, normal development of speech and language, speech science, hearing science, and audiology.
Official transcripts with a calculated GPA for the institution that awarded your baccalaureate degree, Official transcripts of each graduate institution awarding degree(s) or course credit beyond a baccalaureate degree (if applicable).
Applicants from countries outside of the United States in which English is not the language of instruction, must also submit a score of 79 or above on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), a score of 6.5 or above on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), a score of 100 or above on the Duolingo Test, a score of 59 or above on the Pearson PTE test, or a score of 4 or above on the International English Language Proficiency Test (iTEP). A waiver of this requirement may be available for IELI Bridge to University graduate-level students.
Minimum Undergraduate GPA of 2.7
Applicants must possess a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited (or equivalent) college or university.
The applicant must comply with these requirements and procedures. Submission of 2 letters of recommendation is required. Submission of a 3rd letter is optional.
Your response to each essay should be no more than 250 words.
Tell us about an ethical situation in which you needed to make a decision. For example an ethical situation may require the choice between an individual vs group, truth vs loyalty, immediate vs future benefits, or justice vs compassion. What decision did you make and why?
How did you decide on a career in SLP vs another helping profession.
In order to grow into your role as a SLP, graduate education includes a wealth of feedback regarding performance. What are your strategies for responding to both positive and constructive feedback?
With the end result of being a speech language pathologist and a citizen of the world, how will you contribute to an inclusive community that values diversity, belonging, and justice as a graduate student at Worcester State University?
Candidates must submit official transcripts from ANY and ALL colleges/universities where courses were taken, including Worcester State University. Applicants should have official transcripts sent directly to CSDCAS, NOT the Graduate Admissions Office..
Candidates applying for admission must have taken or currently be enrolled in the following college-level prerequisite courses at the time of application for the master's degree program:
18 credit hours in basic human communication processes and audiology that includes anatomy of the speech and hearing mechanism, phonetics, normal development of speech and language, speech science, hearing science, and audiology.
Official transcripts with a calculated GPA for the institution that awarded your baccalaureate degree, Official transcripts of each graduate institution awarding degree(s) or course credit beyond a baccalaureate degree (if applicable).
Applicants from countries outside of the United States in which English is not the language of instruction, must also submit a score of 79 or above on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), a score of 6.5 or above on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), a score of 100 or above on the Duolingo Test, a score of 59 or above on the Pearson PTE test, or a score of 4 or above on the International English Language Proficiency Test (iTEP). A waiver of this requirement may be available for IELI Bridge to University graduate-level students.
Minimum Undergraduate GPA of 2.7
Tuition
USD
5,204