Speech-Language Pathology (M.S.)

Communication Sciences and Disorders

Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) is a comprehensive program of study for preparing students who want to become speech-language pathologists (SLPs) or audiologists. The program helps students acquire a strong foundation in the basic sciences and processes related to typical, delayed and disordered speech, language, cognition, swallowing, and hearing.

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Penn State Harrisburg has applied for candidacy with the Council of Academic Accreditation and is anticipating enrolling their first graduate class for the new speech-language pathology program in the Fall of 2026.

Total Minimum Credits: 57 plus the option of another 3 credits in either the Medical or School concentration.

Duration: 5 semesters

Location: The first four semesters are in person and on campus but the last semester (Spring) can be completed anywhere.

Facts and Figures about Careers in Speech Pathology

Speech-Language Pathology is ranked #3 in Best Health Care Jobs and #10 out of 100 Best Jobs by U.S. News and World Report
The median salary for SLPs is $84,140
The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 19.3% employment growth between 2022 and 2032
SLPs have lots of flexibility with their jobs and can work in many different settings with different age groups
SLPs have excellent job security
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Accreditation Information

The Master of Science (M.S.) education program in speech-language pathology (residential) at Penn State Harrisburg is an Applicant for Candidacy 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.