Speech-Language Pathology at SIUE
The Master of Science (MS) program in speech-language pathology at SIUE 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.
The graduate program in speech-language pathology from SIUE's School of Education, Health and Human Behavior combines classroom instruction, research and practical experiences. A full range of courses and practicum opportunities prepares students to work with a variety of individuals with communication needs in various work settings. The program is typically completed in five to six full-time semesters. For the past several years, 100% of our students have achieved a passing score on the PRAXIS examination. Courses and clinical experiences are provided during the day with some evening offerings. This program is completed entirely on the Edwardsville campus.
The speech-language pathology program within the Department of Applied Health offers unique opportunities for practicum experiences on-and off-campus. The program has agreements with nationally and internationally known hospitals, agencies, rehabilitation centers, nursing homes and educational facilities. The program can provide students with exceptional experiences with children and adults with neurological disorders, hearing impairments, autism, speech and language impairments, aphasia, stuttering and voice disorders.
The program also operates a Speech-Language-Hearing Center that provides intervention and assessment for children and adults with a wide range of communication needs, including speech, language, cognition, accent modification and transgender voice services. The Center, located in Founders Hall, includes nine fully-equipped treatment rooms and an observation room. Graduate students in speech-language pathology, under supervision of certified faculty, provide all the intervention and assessments completed in the Speech-Language-Hearing Center.
Visit Opportunities
The speech-language pathology program is offering several visit days during the fall semester. Prospective students are encouraged to join us for a visit day to learn more about our graduate program. Each visit day session offers:
- A program overview
- Information about our facilities
- A Q&A session with the program director and a graduate student
Fall 2021 Visit Days
- Friday, Oct. 8
- Friday, Nov. 12
- Friday, Dec. 17
To ensure everyone's health, safety and comfort, both virtual and in-person options are available.
Virtual: Virtual visits will include a link to a video introducing you to our program, curriculum and campus. A live Q&A session with the graduate program director and current students will take place at 11 a.m. on the scheduled visit day.
In Person: In-person visits will include an overview of our program and curriculum by the graduate program director. Facility tours will be provided and current students will be available to answer questions. In-person visit programs will begin at noon.
Please note: Anyone attending an in-person visit program will be required to complete a health screen and temperature check upon arrival. We will follow all social distancing and masking requirements in place at SIUE. Due to space restrictions, an RSVP including the number of people attending a visit program is required.
If you are interested in attending one of our visit days, please RSVP to sppa-inquiries@siue.edu and indicate the date and format (virtual or in person) you wish to attend. We will follow up with additional information.
Degrees Available at SIUE
- Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology
The SIUE graduate program in speech-language pathology is accredited by the Council of Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Certification and Licensure: Upon graduation, students are eligible to apply for a Professional Educator License in the State of Illinois, Illinois license to practice Speech-Language Pathology, and ASHA certification following successful completion of the clinical fellowship year. Learn more about professional licensure and certification.
Why Speech-Language Pathology?
A career as a speech-language pathologist is extremely rewarding, and the need for professionals in these fields is expected to increase over the next decade. Opportunities in various work settings are numerous and include educational facilities, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, nursing homes, home health, colleges and universities, and many more.
What can I do with a degree in speech-language pathology?
The career outlook for speech-language pathologists continues to be very positive. One hundred percent of students graduating with a master’s degree in speech-language pathology from SIUE are employed within the first year of graduation and many students are employed before they graduate. In addition to a positive career outlook, most of our students complete the program within the expected time frame and pass the national PRAXIS examination.
Professional Credential Disclosure
This program is intended to prepare students for licensure/certification meeting educational requirements established by regulatory boards in the state of Illinois. Licensure/certification requirements can vary by state. If you intend to practice or teach inside or outside the state of Illinois, please visit our professional licensure webpage.
