Speech-Language Pathology (SLP)
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Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology
Program Overview
The Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology offered through Katz School of Science and Health at Yeshiva University is the first choice for anyone considering a career in the field of speech therapy. This 55-credit program takes a multidisciplinary approach to diagnosing and treating communication and swallowing disorders. Through our hands-on curriculum, you will engage in clinical fieldwork and practical experience under the guidance of faculty, supervisors, and mentors.
Successful completion of the program prepares you to meet the academic and clinical requirements to apply for certification from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and state licensure.
Graduates of this unique program enjoy a long list of career choices including assessing, diagnosing, treating, and helping prevent communication and swallowing disorders in children and adults.
The Sara Schenirer BA in Psychology with SLP prerequisites is tailored to help you meet all the prerequisite requirements. Information on that program can be found here.
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Prerequisites
Conferred Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution
5 Speech Prerequisite Courses (min. grade requirement of B or above):
Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech & Hearing Mechanism – 3 credits
Survey of Communication Disorders – 3 credits
Phonetics – 3 credits
Audiology – 3 credits
Speech Science – 3 credits
4 General Prerequisite Courses (min. grade requirement of B or above):
Biology
Chemistry or Physics
Social/ Behavioral Science
Statistics
Admission
Undergraduate Transcript (minimum 3.3 GPA)
Essay
Resume
Two References
Proof of completion of 25 observation hours signed by a licensed and ASHA-certified Speech-Language Pathologist
Personal Photograph
Non-refundable Application Fee
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Tuition & Financial Aid
The cost for this degree is $65,500 ($13,100 per semester).
At the graduate level, financial aid is available in the form of loans that can cover the full cost of the degree.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) can be completed online at this link. The Katz School’s FAFSA school code is 002903. Be sure to complete the correct year’s application.
Katz School offers a ten-month payment-plan option.
Additionally, there are several scholarships available to Jewish graduate students that students are encouraged to apply for:
Helen B and Lewis E Goldstein Scholarship Fund – The Helen B and Lewis E Goldstein Scholarship Fund is open to Jewish full-time students enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate school in the United States.
Rose Biller Scholarship Fund – The Rose Biller Scholarship Fund is open to Jewish residents of NYC’s five boroughs, Westchester, and Long Island with financial need. It provides scholarships to Jewish men and women with significant economic need attending undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools.
Samuel Lemberg Scholarship Loan Fund – The Samuel Lemberg Scholarship Loan Fund provides interest-free loans to aid Jewish undergraduate and graduate college students who exhibit exceptional academic achievement and face financial difficulties pursuing a higher education. These loans must be repaid within ten years of graduation or termination of studies.
To get more information on these scholarships, please reach out to each organization directly. Please check scholarship websites for availability and deadlines. Scholarships are not available every semester.
Please note: The listed tuition costs are accurate as of the time of writing, but are not guaranteed. Please ask our advisor for updated pricing.
FAQs
What is a Master of Speech-Language Pathology?
The Katz School of Science and Health Master of Speech-Language Pathology program is a unique and rigorous graduate program designed for a student who wishes to enter the field of speech therapy. This 55-credit graduate degree takes a multidisciplinary approach to diagnosing and treating speech, language, and communication cases. Through our hands-on curriculum, you will engage in clinical fieldwork and practical hands-on experience under the guidance of faculty, supervisors, and mentors.
Which college have you partnered with to offer this degree?
We are proud to have partnered with Katz School of Science and Health, a prestigious college featuring one of the few SLP programs in the country specializing in the medical aspects of speech pathology. Founded as part of Yeshiva University, The Katz School of Science and Health is an academic powerhouse in the heart of New York City. Yeshiva University is a US News and World Report Top 100 university. Forbes ranks Yeshiva University as a Top 100 university in the United States, Top 50 in the Northeast, and 57th among research universities nationwide.
Will this degree lead to licensure?
Successful completion of the program prepares you to meet the academic and clinical requirements to apply for certification from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and state licensure.
What do speech therapists do and how much do they earn?
Speech-language pathologists assess, diagnose, treat, and help prevent communication and swallowing disorders in children and adults. Employment of speech-language pathologists is projected to grow 27 percent from 2018 to 2028, much faster than the average for all occupations. As the large baby-boom population ages, the number of patients with health conditions that can cause speech or language impairments, such as strokes or dementia, will continue to rise. This makes speech-language pathology an important—and stable—career path with a long future. Salaries for speech-language pathologists in NYC start around $60-70K for entry-level recent graduates and increase to $80-95K after 3-4 years of experience.
How long will it take to complete the Master’s in SLP?
This degree can be completed in just five semesters (20 months).
What are the admission requirements?
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum undergraduate 3.3 GPA
• Successful completion of prerequisite courses
What are the required prerequisite courses?
ASHA mandates the following general and speech prerequisite courses, with a minimum grade of a B.
General Prerequisites:
• Biology – 3 credits
• Physical Science: Chemistry or Physics – 3 credits
• Statistics – 3 credits
• Social/Behavioral Science- 3 credits
Speech Prerequisites:
• Survey of Communication Disorders – 3 credits
• Phonetics – 3 credits
• Audiology – 3 credits
• Speech Science – 3 credits
• Anatomy and Physiology of Speech – 3 credits
Can I satisfy my prerequisite requirements through Sara Schenirer’s undergraduate program?
Yes. The Sara Schenirer BA in Psychology with SLP prerequisites is tailored to help you meet all the prerequisite requirements. Information on that program can be found here.
Will you accept speech prerequisite credits from another institution?
Yes. As long as the credits meet the ASHA requirements, they may be accepted (provided students earn a grade of B or higher).
When and where are classes offered?
This program is offered entirely live-online. Classes are held on Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings.
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