Speech-Language Pathology: The UDC Edge
Program Requirements
The Master of Science degree program in Speech-Language Pathology requires two years of full-time study (including summer) to complete for students entering with a background in the discipline. Students entering without an undergraduate degree in a related field will require additional semesters of study. In such cases, program duration will be determined by prerequisite course requirements.
Requirements for Admission
- An undergraduate degree from an accredited institution. An undergraduate degree in Speech-Language Pathology is preferred.
- A minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4-point scale.
- Three letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with the student’s academic performance.
- An interview with Program faculty.
Requirements for Program Completion
- 57 credit hours. This does not include hours for prerequisite coursework.
- A minimum of 400 clock hours, including 25 observation hours, 375 supervised practicum hours. At least 325 hours must be completed at the graduate level.
- A minimum of 15 credit hours of clinical practicum.
- A minimum of two external clinical practicum placements.
- Students will be required to show coursework that covers basic physics or chemistry knowledge to meet the basic physical science requirement. See the 2027 Certification Standards in Speech-Language Pathology
- Students are also required to show coursework that covers Biological Sciences, Statistics, Social Sciences, and Behavioral Sciences. See complete descriptions on asha.org.
- Full-time in-person program only.
- Minimum 2-year program (five semesters including one summer) for students with an undergraduate degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders from a CAA-accredited program.
- A 3-year program (minimum seven semesters, including one summer) is available for students who do not have the undergraduate requirements.
Requirements for Clinical Certification
A complete description of the requirements for clinical certification, including the above-outlined program requirements, can be found at asha.org/certification/slpcertification/.
Requirements for State Licensing
A complete description of the requirements for speech-language pathology licensure in the District of Columbia is available at doh.dc.gov/node/145912. District of Columbia Public Schools Speech-Language Pathology credentialing information can be found at asha.org/advocacy/state/info/DC/DCteachrequire/. State-by-State licensure requirements can be found at asha.org/advocacy/state/.
