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Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology
The ability to communicate is at the root of our humanity. The post-baccalaureate program for Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from LVC prepares you to help children and adults overcome a host of communication challenges.
Classes and guaranteed clinical experiences will give post-baccalaureate students in the speech-language pathology master’s program the tools to prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat children and adults with speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders.
Next start date: Fall 1 2025
Learn More About the Program
Through coursework and clinical practicum in our CAA-accredited master’s degree in speech pathology, you’ll gain the skills to help individuals with communication challenges associated with autism, Alzheimer’s disease, swallowing disorders, and brain injuries build—or rebuild—the ability to communicate. You’ll cover caseload management, autism, several disorders, and more. Take 15-week fall and spring courses and seven-week summer courses. Speech-language pathology is an in-demand health profession—you are needed.
68
credits
$37,050
full-time tuition and fees for 2024–25
In-person
courses and clinical experiences
2 years
to completion
Career Opportunities
Demand is soaring for speech-language pathologists, who are being called to serve more patients across every age group. More than 15,000 job openings are expected in the field every year through 2030. Our active alumni network and faculty will connect you with opportunities in an array of settings.
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Residential Care
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Early Intervention
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Elder Care
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Community Clinics
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Home Health Care
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Research Institutions
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Hearing Aid and Cochlear Implant Centers
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K–12 Schools
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Private Practice
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Hospital Systems
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Rehabilitation
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Universities
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Government Agencies
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Military Health Services
Interested in a Graduate Fellowship?
Are you looking to gain experience while receiving a 25% tuition reduction during your first graduate year? If so, consider applying to the competitive M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology Graduate Fellowship program.
Fellows are paired with an LVC mentor who guides the student through the required course/lab assistance, teaching, or research. The program director, fellow, and mentor develop a plan that meets the needs and career aspirations of the student.
No one student follows the same path!
Interested students can apply for the fellowship as part of the program application process. To learn more, please contact Dr. Michelle Scesa, or email graduateadmission@lvc.edu.
In Their Words
Dr. Scesa was a phenomenal mentor. She’s had a vision for this program from the start. She’s a great resource, as were my other professors. And she guided me from day one.
Kelsey Bouder
’21, M’22,
Speech Language Pathologist Lebanon School District; SLP, Goepfert Speech Associates LLC (part-time)
There’s a great need for speech-language pathologists in school and medical settings because the caseloads are so high. Part of it is the growing elderly population that needs services after strokes. And in schools, more children are being diagnosed with language disorders and autism.
Dr. Michelle Scesa,
Chair and Assistant Professor of Communication Sciences Disorders/Speech-Language Pathology
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The master’s degree (M.S.) education program in speech-language pathology (residential) at Lebanon Valley College 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, MD 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700.