Communication is the heart of understanding. Teach and empower with a Rockhurst University Master of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology (MS-SLP).
Rockhurst University's speech-language pathology program is known for providing excellent clinical training in a wide variety of community-based clinical sites. You will obtain the skills necessary to provide therapy services to children and adults who exhibit a wide range of communication and/or swallowing impairments across the broad scope of practice, including audiology.
In addition to clinical practicum experiences, you will grow as a professional through service learning opportunities and a curriculum that emphasizes ethics and prioritizes a culturally sensitive approach. In other words, you are trained to be a well-rounded clinician and community-minded person with a true passion for helping others.
The Speech-Language Pathology department at Rockhurst University offers bachelor- and graduate-level programs for students passionate about assisting children and adults in overcoming a broad range of communication disorders and improving their quality of life.
By mixing work in and out of the classroom, our program will prepare you to offer speech-language services in a variety of facilities and settings. Full-time grad students complete the program in two years, while part-time students complete it in approximately three years.
Learning outcomes
Graduates of the Speech-Language Pathology program will:
- apply ethical behavior and cultural competence in academic and clinical practice
- analyze and examine existing literature and other information to implement evidence-based practice across all aspects of client care
- apply effective oral and written communication skills across clinical and academic settings
- develop leadership and advocacy skills through active engagement in their graduate program and profession
RU Speech Language Pathology Benefits
- Full-time students typically earn their speech pathology degree in only five semesters
- Employment opportunities after graduation are very strong
- Our Praxis exam pass rate exceeds the national average
- Partnerships with a large number and variety of clinical sites provide students the opportunity to gain experience with culturally and linguistically diverse populations while serving both pediatric and adult clients. Learn more about the SLP graduate program clinical practicum experiences.
speech-language pathology at Rockhurst University allows her to combine
her love for speech and music to assist individuals in Kansas City and beyond.
Admission to the RU SLP Program
See the options below for admission and general information about the Freshman Direct Admit, SLP Graduate Scholars and the SLP Post-Bachelor's Leveling programs.
- Community-based practicum experiences that provide you with valuable, real-world training in speech-language pathology
- Variety of electives, allowing you to foster individual or special interests
- Close interaction with faculty and multiple mentoring relationships
- SLP graduate program clinical practicum experiences
- Student opportunities
Our curriculum emphasizes ethics and values in line with RU’s Jesuit mission, specifically in developing students to be sensitive and grounded when serving others.
- Curriculum Overview
- Includes elective and clinical information, capstone project
- MS-SLP Course Catalog
- Clinical Practicum Experiences
- Student Achievement Data
- SLP Instagram
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