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Master of Arts (MA) Speech-Language Pathology

The Master of Arts degree with an emphasis in Speech-Language Pathology is designed to meet the requirements for the ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) and a license to practice as a speech-language pathologist in the State of Ohio*. The professional education program extends over two years (6 semesters) of consecutive full-time enrollment. 


Program Highlights:

  • Top 15 U.S. News & World Report Speech-Language Pathology Program

  • Major metropolitan area setting provides a wide array of clinical placement opportunities, including hospital systems, public/private schools, and private practices

  • World-class faculty

  • Robust academic program designed to build knowledge of various disorders in speech-language pathology and evidence-based practice skills that will accompany clinical training

  • Clinical program begins the first semester and is designed to build skills which apply across all 9 practice areas of Speech-Language Pathology

  • Outstanding employment rates in profession upon graduation


"I'm so impressed with the breadth of expertise we have in the program. From the academic to clinic faculty, we have the opportunity to learn from an expert in almost every field of speech-language pathology. This is so valuable to my learning as an evidence-based practiced clinician." -MA-SLP student

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Still have questions? Contact Graduate Program Coordinator, Sarah Wendel, at wendel.13@osu.edu.

*Learn more about state licensure in the Program Details box below