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Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology

Earn your Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology at Lebanon Valley College. Our CAA-accredited program and hands-on clinical experiences prepare you to help patients overcome communication challenges and improve their quality of life. You can complete your M.S. in SLP in two years with 15-week fall and spring courses and seven-week summer courses on campus in Annville, PA.

You’ll graduate with the expertise to prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive communication, and swallowing disorders in children and adults.

Next start date: August 2027 (Fall 1 term)

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The LVC Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology at a Glance

Lebanon Valley College’s Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology is a 67-credit, CAA-accredited program. It takes two years to complete with 15-week fall and spring courses and seven-week summer courses on campus in Annville, PA. Beyond coursework. Students participate in supervised clinical practicums, including work in LVC’s on-campus Center for Speech, Language, and Hearing Disorders and two off-campus internships in educational and healthcare settings. Estimated total tuition and fees for the program are $80,974, based on 2026–27 rates.

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.

67
credits
$66,114
Estimated total post-baccalaureate tuition and fees, based on 2027-28 rates (after applicable scholarships and other aid)
In-person
courses and clinical experiences
2 years
to completion
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What You’ll Study

The 67-credit speech-language pathology curriculum studies communication challenges across the lifespan, such as speech sound disorders, auditory processing disorders, social communication disorders, and more. Coursework in assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment is paired with supervised clinical experience in LVC’s on-campus Center for Speech, Language, and Hearing Disorders and external placements in educational and healthcare settings.

Featured Courses

  • SLP 721 Pediatric Feeding Disorders: Students will learn about pediatric feeding development including anatomical and nutritional considerations.
  • SLP 732 Communication and Swallowing in the Tracheostomy and Ventilator-Dependent Population: Students will learn the basic foundational knowledge of managing patients with tracheostomy tubes and those on mechanical ventilation.
  • SLP 751 Language and Early Literacy: This course examines the relationship between language and the development of emergent literacy and beginning reading and writing.
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Is a Speech-Language Pathology Master’s Worth It?

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the speech-language pathology field is growing rapidly at 15%, with over 28,200 new SLP jobs expected by 2034. With a median salary of $95,410, professionals with an M.S. in SLP typically earn 40% more than those with a bachelor’s in Communication Sciences and Disorders (or a related degree).

A master’s degree from an accredited program is required to pursue national certification and state licensure; LVC’s program pairs coursework with extensive supervised clinical hours so graduates enter the field practice-ready.

$95,410
median pay for speech-language pathologists, 2024 (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
15%
anticipated job growth for speech-language pathologists, 2024–2034 (Bureau of Labor Statistics)

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Opportunities

Demand is soaring for speech-language pathologists, who are being called to serve more patients across every age group. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates jobs in this field to grow much faster than other careers and reports an annual median income of $95,410. Our active alumni network and faculty will connect you with opportunities in an array of settings, including:

  • Residential Care
  • Early Intervention
  • Elder Care
  • Community Clinics
  • Home Health Care
  • Research Institutions
  • Hearing Aid and Cochlear Implant Centers
  • K–12 Schools
  • Private Practice
  • Hospital Systems
  • Rehabilitation
  • Universities
  • Government Agencies
  • Military Health Services
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The M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology Experience

Connections That Count

You’ll complete two off-campus internships: One in an educational setting and another in a healthcare setting. You’ll work with ASHA-certified speech-language pathologists in both settings as you develop vital clinical skills via practicum experiences.

Serving Our Neighbors

Our on-campus Center for Speech, Language, and Hearing Disorders provides free treatment for children and adults—and invaluable experience for graduate students. While pursuing your master’s in speech-language pathology, you will evaluate and treat patients under the supervision of an ASHA-certified audiologist and speech-language pathologist. You’ll design treatment plans, use diagnostic tools, and work directly with clients.

Interested in a Graduate Fellowship?

Are you seeking experience while receiving tuition reduction during your first graduate year? If so, consider applying to the competitive M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology Graduate Fellowship program. LVC will offer three competitive fellowships to post-baccalaureate students entering the fall 2027 cohort. Fall 2027 fellows will receive a $5,000 tuition reduction during the first academic year while gaining professional experience

Fellows are paired with a Lebanon Valley College mentor who guides them through the required service. The program director, fellow, and mentor develop a plan that meets the student’s needs and career aspirations. No student follows the same path.

If interested, you can apply for the fellowship as part of the speech-language pathology program application process. To learn more, please contact Dr. Michelle Scesa or email Graduate Admission.

Scholarship for Speech-Language Pathology Graduate Students

All new full-time post-baccalaureate students admitted to the fall 2027 cohort of the M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology program receive the MSLP Scholarship. The MSLP scholarship provides a $15,000 scholarship split evenly across the four full-time semesters in the graduate program.

Receive Loan Repayment

Lebanon Valley College students in select health professions programs, including Speech-Language Pathology, may be eligible to receive significant loan repayment from their future employer through the Scholars Network program.

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Faculty Spotlight

Dr. Jennifer Ferry
Jennifer Ferry

Associate Professor of Speech-Language Pathology

ferry@lvc.edu

717-867-6712

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Dr. Helga McCullough
Helga McCullough

Associate Professor of Speech-Language Pathology

mccullou@lvc.edu

717-867-6711

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Mindy Nguyen
Mindy Nguyen

Director of Clinical Education

Clinical Assistant Professor of Speech Language Pathology

nguyen@lvc.edu

717-867-6704

SLP Clinic Suite 113
Dr. Michelle Scesa
Michelle Scesa

Chair and Associate Professor of Communication Sciences & Disorders and Speech-Language

scesa@lvc.edu

717-867-6710

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Kelly Shenk
Kelly Shenk

Clinical Assistant Professor of Speech-Language Pathology

Coordinator of Advanced Clinical Placements

shenk@lvc.edu

717-867-6705
Cheryl Smith
Cheryl Smith

Associate Professor of Speech-Language Pathology

chsmith@lvc.edu

717-867-6707

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Leanne Snyder
Leanne Snyder

Clinical Assistant Professor of Speech-Language Pathology

Clinical Education Coordinator

lesnyder@lvc.edu

717-867-6703

Learn More About the Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology

Through coursework and clinical practicum in our CAA-accredited M.S. in speech-language pathology program, 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.

Speech-language pathology is an in-demand health profession—you are needed.

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In Their Words

Clinic Experience
What drew me to LVC’s program was the Center for Speech, Language, and Hearing Disorders clinic. It allows us to serve the community by providing needed services while also giving us, as student clinicians, the opportunity to learn through such a unique experience. This experience allowed me to apply evidence-based practices we learned in class as a first-year clinician.
Vincent Sly Condes M’26
Dedicated Faculty
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)
Meeting a Need
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
What drew me to LVC’s program was the Center for Speech, Language, and Hearing Disorders clinic. It allows us to serve the community by providing needed services while also giving us, as student clinicians, the opportunity to learn through such a unique experience. This experience allowed me to apply evidence-based practices we learned in class as a first-year clinician.
Vincent Sly Condes M’26
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

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. The program is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).

Two years of full-time, in-person study and clinical practicums, totaling 67 credits.

Estimated total tuition and fees for the two-year M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology program, based on 2027–28 rates, are $66,114, after applicable scholarships and other aid. LVC offers MSLP-specific scholarships and fellowships, select partnership discounts, federal financial aid, and flexible payment options to help make graduate study more affordable.

The M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology Graduate Fellowship program offers $5,000 tuition reduction in the first year, and students in select health-professions programs may qualify for loan repayment from their future employer through the Scholars Network program. The Fall 2027 MSLP scholarship provides $15,000 scholarship split evenly over the four full-time semesters in the program.

View the full cost breakdown.

You will treat clients under ASHA-certified supervision in LVC’s on-campus Center for Speech, Language, and Hearing Disorders, plus two off-campus internships, one in an educational setting and one in a healthcare setting.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 15% growth from 2024 to 2034, much faster than average. Speech-language pathologists can work in a variety of settings, such as K-12 schools, hospitals, rehabilitation, private practice, research institutions, and more.

The GRE is not required, although it is recommended if taken within the last five years. LVC reviews applications on a rolling basis between November and April, and admitted students begin the program in August. Submit your online application through CSDCAS and include official transcripts (a 3.3 GPA is recommended), documentation of completed prerequisite coursework and 25 clinical hours, and two recommendations. The most qualified applicants are invited for an interview before a final decision. See all admission requirements.

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