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M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology
55 Credits I On-Campus or Online I Full-Time (5 semesters) or Part-Time (8 semesters)
The Katz School's M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology, based in New York City, is one of the few SLP programs in the country specializing in the medical aspects of speech-language pathology. Our master's program takes a multidisciplinary approach to diagnosing and treating speech, language, swallowing and communication cases across the lifespan. With three options to pursue your studies—full-time on-campus, full-time online or part-time online—you can choose the program that fits your schedule.
While at YU, students participate in four clinical externships, learn how to conduct telehealth sessions and gain clinical experience under the guidance of faculty, supervisors and mentors. Within the coursework, students utilize technology, such as endoscopy, electrical stimulation and ultrasound, to assist with the diagnosis of voice, speech and swallowing disorders. They also obtain the necessary counseling skills to support families facing a challenging diagnosis. In addition, students have the opportunity to attend professional conferences, contribute to scholarly publications and integrate evidence-based practice into clinical practice.
"At Yeshiva, we’re experts in the medical aspects of speech pathology, and each of us teaches to our own specialty. That’s truly unheard of.” ~ Dr. Marissa Barrera, Program Director and Assistant Dean of Health Sciences
The program is ideal for ambitious and passionate individuals with a background in communication sciences. Upon graduation, students will be prepared to apply for state licensure, SLP doctoral programs and certification from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA).
SLP graduates enter the workforce as health care practitioners who are trained and dedicated to the preservation and prolongation of life, including improving the quality of life, health and wellness for people of all ages.
Speech-language pathology salaries range from $66,000 to $100,000 based on experience, according to a 2019 ASHA annual salary report. There's no better time to pursue a career in SLP as jobs in the field are expected to grow 25 percent until 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Get your M.S. in speech-language pathology from Yeshiva University, a U.S. News & World Report top-ranked university in New York City.
Highlights
- Gain experience in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of pediatric through geriatric patients
- Conduct clinical fieldwork in a range of healthcare settings, including early-intervention centers, schools, private practices, rehabilitation centers, and hospitals
- Prepare to participate in professional conferences and academic publications
- Obtain clinical training within the Katz Community Virtual Clinic as well as external externships
Accreditation
The Master of Science (M.S.) education program in speech-language pathology residential and distance education at Yeshiva University 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.
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M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology
55 Credits I On-Campus or Online I Full-Time (5 semesters) or Part-Time (8 semesters)
The Katz School's M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology, based in New York City, is one of the few SLP programs in the country specializing in the medical aspects of speech-language pathology. Our master's program takes a multidisciplinary approach to diagnosing and treating speech, language, swallowing and communication cases across the lifespan. With three options to pursue your studies—full-time on-campus, full-time online or part-time online—you can choose the program that fits your schedule.
While at YU, students participate in four clinical externships, learn how to conduct telehealth sessions and gain clinical experience under the guidance of faculty, supervisors and mentors. Within the coursework, students utilize technology, such as endoscopy, electrical stimulation and ultrasound, to assist with the diagnosis of voice, speech and swallowing disorders. They also obtain the necessary counseling skills to support families facing a challenging diagnosis. In addition, students have the opportunity to attend professional conferences, contribute to scholarly publications and integrate evidence-based practice into clinical practice.
"At Yeshiva, we’re experts in the medical aspects of speech pathology, and each of us teaches to our own specialty. That’s truly unheard of.” ~ Dr. Marissa Barrera, Program Director and Assistant Dean of Health Sciences
The program is ideal for ambitious and passionate individuals with a background in communication sciences. Upon graduation, students will be prepared to apply for state licensure, SLP doctoral programs and certification from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA).
SLP graduates enter the workforce as health care practitioners who are trained and dedicated to the preservation and prolongation of life, including improving the quality of life, health and wellness for people of all ages.
Speech-language pathology salaries range from $66,000 to $100,000 based on experience, according to a 2019 ASHA annual salary report. There's no better time to pursue a career in SLP as jobs in the field are expected to grow 25 percent until 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Get your M.S. in speech-language pathology from Yeshiva University, a U.S. News & World Report top-ranked university in New York City.
Highlights
- Gain experience in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of pediatric through geriatric patients
- Conduct clinical fieldwork in a range of healthcare settings, including early-intervention centers, schools, private practices, rehabilitation centers, and hospitals
- Prepare to participate in professional conferences and academic publications
- Obtain clinical training within the Katz Community Virtual Clinic as well as external externships
Accreditation
The Master of Science (M.S.) education program in speech-language pathology residential and distance education at Yeshiva University 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.
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Application Requirements
Candidates must complete the online application and submit the following materials:
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
- Résumé
- Personal statement demonstrating a commitment to contribute to and complete the program
- Two recommendation letters
- TOEFL (if applicable)
- NACES course-by-course evaluation (for degrees completed outside of the United States and English-speaking Canada)
- Minimum score on tests taken within the last two years: 550 (paper test), 100 (computer-based test)
- Additional accent reduction or ESL instruction may be required (Program code: 2990)
- GRE scores are preferred but not required (School Code: 7507)
- Proof of completion of 25 observation hours signed by a licensed and ASHA-certified speech-language pathologist
If you have questions about your qualifications, make an appointment with an admissions director. We can discuss your background and do a preliminary transcript review.
Please note: The SLP program (online or on-campus format) is not open to international students at this time.
Required Prerequisite Education
Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 for the last degree earned or their degree in progress. Students need to complete the following prerequisite coursework by August 1, 2024. Only grades of "C" or better in the prerequisite courses will be accepted.
- Anatomy & Physiology of the Speech & Hearing Mechanism
- Speech Science
- Hearing Science
- Introduction to Speech-Language Pathology
- Phonetics
- Statistics
- Chemistry or Physics
- Biology
- Social or Behavioral Science
Sample prerequisites titles are listed below:
Hearing Science
- Speech and Hearing Science (can be counted as a Hearing Science but not a Hearing Science AND Speech Science)
- Auditory Rehabilitation
- Audiology
- Aural Rehabilitation
- The Hearing Mechanism
Speech Science
- Speech-Language and Hearing Science: Acoustics
- Speech and Hearing Science (can be counted as a Speech Science but not a Hearing Science AND Speech Science)
- Introduction to Speech Science
Introduction to Speech-Language Pathology/Communication Science Disorders
- Survey of Speech, Language and Hearing Disorders
- Speech Pathology: Functional Disorders
- Speech Pathology I: Communication Disorders
- Intro to Communication Disorders
- Survey of Communication Disorders
- Nature of Speech-Language Disorders
Important notes on coursework from ASHA:
Classes taken at the high school level are not eligible to meet this requirement, with the exception of advanced placement (AP) courses that appear for credit on your college/university transcript. Coursework in the areas of biological sciences, physical sciences and statistics cannot be related to speech-language pathology, audiology, communication sciences, hearing sciences or logopedia.
For examples of possible acceptable courses, visit https://www.asha.org/Certification/Course-Content-Areas-for-SLP-Standards.
Application Deadlines
For up-to-date application deadlines, visit the Graduate Admissions page.
Tuition, Fees, and Scholarships
The Office of Student Finance maintains current tuition, fees, and refund policies and procedures for all graduate programs.
All applicants are automatically considered for scholarships. You do not need to submit any additional information. Awards are determined during the application review process.
Please schedule an appointment with an admissions director if you have questions about financial aid opportunities and financing your graduate degree. We can do a preliminary transcript review and discuss your admissions and financing options with the Katz School.
Please note: Students may apply external scholarships (e.g., Fulbright, NSF, government support) towards their tuition but may not combine multiple scholarships from Yeshiva University or the Katz School.
COVID-19 Vaccination
Please note that the University requires its students to be fully-vaccinated against COVID-19. Students attending a program with a clinical training component are subject to this policy. Medical and religious exemptions are not available for students in a University clinical training program due to the requirements of external clinical sites and other circumstances which would place an undue burden on the University to provide the accommodation. You should bear this in mind when applying to the program. The University will not refund any fees or other payments if you are unable to enroll or otherwise complete the program.
Background Checks
Please note that a felony conviction or previous criminal record could affect eligibility for clinical training placement and, as a result, ability to complete the program requirements. Clinical training sites often require a background check prior to placement. Additionally, a felony conviction may affect a graduate's ability to sit for the national certification examination, as well impact eligibility to obtain state licensure.
Graduate Admissions
General Inquiries
Join our Community
Application Requirements
Candidates must complete the online application and submit the following materials:
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
- Résumé
- Personal statement demonstrating a commitment to contribute to and complete the program
- Two recommendation letters
- TOEFL (if applicable)
- NACES course-by-course evaluation (for degrees completed outside of the United States and English-speaking Canada)
- Minimum score on tests taken within the last two years: 550 (paper test), 100 (computer-based test)
- Additional accent reduction or ESL instruction may be required (Program code: 2990)
- GRE scores are preferred but not required (School Code: 7507)
- Proof of completion of 25 observation hours signed by a licensed and ASHA-certified speech-language pathologist
If you have questions about your qualifications, make an appointment with an admissions director. We can discuss your background and do a preliminary transcript review.
Please note: The SLP program (online or on-campus format) is not open to international students at this time.
Required Prerequisite Education
Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 for the last degree earned or their degree in progress. Students need to complete the following prerequisite coursework by August 1, 2024. Only grades of "C" or better in the prerequisite courses will be accepted.
- Anatomy & Physiology of the Speech & Hearing Mechanism
- Speech Science
- Hearing Science
- Introduction to Speech-Language Pathology
- Phonetics
- Statistics
- Chemistry or Physics
- Biology
- Social or Behavioral Science
Sample prerequisites titles are listed below:
Hearing Science
- Speech and Hearing Science (can be counted as a Hearing Science but not a Hearing Science AND Speech Science)
- Auditory Rehabilitation
- Audiology
- Aural Rehabilitation
- The Hearing Mechanism
Speech Science
- Speech-Language and Hearing Science: Acoustics
- Speech and Hearing Science (can be counted as a Speech Science but not a Hearing Science AND Speech Science)
- Introduction to Speech Science
Introduction to Speech-Language Pathology/Communication Science Disorders
- Survey of Speech, Language and Hearing Disorders
- Speech Pathology: Functional Disorders
- Speech Pathology I: Communication Disorders
- Intro to Communication Disorders
- Survey of Communication Disorders
- Nature of Speech-Language Disorders
Important notes on coursework from ASHA:
Classes taken at the high school level are not eligible to meet this requirement, with the exception of advanced placement (AP) courses that appear for credit on your college/university transcript. Coursework in the areas of biological sciences, physical sciences and statistics cannot be related to speech-language pathology, audiology, communication sciences, hearing sciences or logopedia.
For examples of possible acceptable courses, visit https://www.asha.org/Certification/Course-Content-Areas-for-SLP-Standards.
Application Deadlines
For up-to-date application deadlines, visit the Graduate Admissions page.
Tuition, Fees, and Scholarships
The Office of Student Finance maintains current tuition, fees, and refund policies and procedures for all graduate programs.
All applicants are automatically considered for scholarships. You do not need to submit any additional information. Awards are determined during the application review process.
Please schedule an appointment with an admissions director if you have questions about financial aid opportunities and financing your graduate degree. We can do a preliminary transcript review and discuss your admissions and financing options with the Katz School.
Please note: Students may apply external scholarships (e.g., Fulbright, NSF, government support) towards their tuition but may not combine multiple scholarships from Yeshiva University or the Katz School.
COVID-19 Vaccination
Please note that the University requires its students to be fully-vaccinated against COVID-19. Students attending a program with a clinical training component are subject to this policy. Medical and religious exemptions are not available for students in a University clinical training program due to the requirements of external clinical sites and other circumstances which would place an undue burden on the University to provide the accommodation. You should bear this in mind when applying to the program. The University will not refund any fees or other payments if you are unable to enroll or otherwise complete the program.
Background Checks
Please note that a felony conviction or previous criminal record could affect eligibility for clinical training placement and, as a result, ability to complete the program requirements. Clinical training sites often require a background check prior to placement. Additionally, a felony conviction may affect a graduate's ability to sit for the national certification examination, as well impact eligibility to obtain state licensure.
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Do MS Patients Accurately Perceive Their Fall-Risk?
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Do MS Patients Accurately Perceive Their Fall-Risk?
A recent Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders study co-authored by Dr. Marissa Barrera, director of the Katz School's M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology and assistant dean of health sciences, explores the relationship between cognitive performance and the mismatch between physiological and perceived fall-risk in people with MS.
Raised Multilingual, Helps Others Find Their Voice
Read about Abegail Farahan
Raised Multilingual, Helps Others Find Their Voice
Abegail Farahan’s passion for speech-language pathology was born from the sounds of three languages echoing through her childhood home. Fluent in Russian, proficient in Farsi and Spanish and raised in a bilingual household hearing Russian and Persian influences, she knows firsthand the power and challenges of communication.
Pandemic Inspires SLP Grad's Children's Book
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Pandemic Inspires SLP Grad's Children's Book
The COVID-19 pandemic inspired Alissha Greer, a 2022 graduate of the Katz School’s M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology, to write Pablo’s Pandemic, a children’s book that blends humor, heart and a powerful message about family and resilience during challenging times.
Read about Alissha and her children's book in the Katz School blog.
New Diagnostic Tools to Better Treat MS Patients
Read more about the study
New Diagnostic Tools to Better Treat MS Patients
Advanced imaging and diagnostic tools could pave the way for more personalized and effective approaches to managing Multiple Sclerosis, according to a study co-authored by Dr. Marissa Barrera, program director of the M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology, and published in the Journal of Neurology.
Balancing Tradition, Innovation in Culturally Competent Care
Read about the Rabbi's talk
Balancing Tradition, Innovation in Culturally Competent Care
In an interprofessional practice seminar sponsored by the M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology, Rabbi Dr. Edward Reichman, professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, emphasized the importance of understanding various religious practices in providing culturally competent care.
Marsha Pinto Argues for Power of Introverts
Read how Marsha got a 7 year old with autism to speak
Marsha Pinto Argues for Power of Introverts
Last year, Marsha Pinto, a speech pathologist, received a referral for a 7-year-old student with selective mutism, an anxiety disorder that inhibits him from speaking in certain social situations. Not only would he not speak, he wouldn’t venture inside the classroom, instead lingering by the door to avoid the gaze of his classmates.
Health Sciences Graduates Take New Oath
Read about the white coat and pinning ceremonies
Health Sciences Graduates Take New Oath
Sixty-four students from the M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology and Occupational Therapy Doctorate graduated with their classmates in the Katz School’s main commencement on May 15 and then congregated afterward to celebrate at their own special white coat and pinning ceremonies.
Clinic Helping Restore Voice of Man Who Championed Voiceless
Read about his therapy
Clinic Helping Restore Voice of Man Who Championed Voiceless
In 2019, a brain injury ended Henry Hecker’s career and deprived him of his ability to speak, but on a recent Zoom call, he was determined to get his voice back with the aid of two students in the M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology.
Swallowing Disorders Expert Addresses Forum
Read about Dr. Marissa Barrera's presentation
Swallowing Disorders Expert Addresses Forum
Dr. Marissa Barrera, assistant dean of health sciences, provided over 400 registered dietitians and nutritionists expert training in how to screen for swallowing disorders—a condition known as dysphagia—during the Food and Nutrition Conference & Expo.
She Got Her Client to Sing to Get Her to Talk
Read more about speech pathologist Dani Weingarten
She Got Her Client to Sing to Get Her to Talk
Anne, a 50-something churchgoer, lost her speech after a stroke. She had trouble coming up with the right words and stringing them into sentences—a condition called aphasia—until Dani Weingarten, a graduate of the Katz School’s M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP), took on her case.
MS Patients See Fatigue as Cognitive Impairment
Read more about the peer-reviewed study
MS Patients See Fatigue as Cognitive Impairment
Fatigue plays a significant role in how people with Multiple Sclerosis and their clinicians perceive and identify cognitive difficulties, according to a paper co-authored by Dr. Marissa Barrera, assistant dean of health sciences.
Read about the paper in the Katz School blog.
Do MS Patients Accurately Perceive Their Fall-Risk?
Read more about the study
Do MS Patients Accurately Perceive Their Fall-Risk?
A recent Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders study co-authored by Dr. Marissa Barrera, director of the Katz School's M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology and assistant dean of health sciences, explores the relationship between cognitive performance and the mismatch between physiological and perceived fall-risk in people with MS.
Raised Multilingual, Helps Others Find Their Voice
Read about Abegail Farahan
Raised Multilingual, Helps Others Find Their Voice
Abegail Farahan’s passion for speech-language pathology was born from the sounds of three languages echoing through her childhood home. Fluent in Russian, proficient in Farsi and Spanish and raised in a bilingual household hearing Russian and Persian influences, she knows firsthand the power and challenges of communication.
Pandemic Inspires SLP Grad's Children's Book
Read more about the book
Pandemic Inspires SLP Grad's Children's Book
The COVID-19 pandemic inspired Alissha Greer, a 2022 graduate of the Katz School’s M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology, to write Pablo’s Pandemic, a children’s book that blends humor, heart and a powerful message about family and resilience during challenging times.
Read about Alissha and her children's book in the Katz School blog.
New Diagnostic Tools to Better Treat MS Patients
Read more about the study
New Diagnostic Tools to Better Treat MS Patients
Advanced imaging and diagnostic tools could pave the way for more personalized and effective approaches to managing Multiple Sclerosis, according to a study co-authored by Dr. Marissa Barrera, program director of the M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology, and published in the Journal of Neurology.
Balancing Tradition, Innovation in Culturally Competent Care
Read about the Rabbi's talk
Balancing Tradition, Innovation in Culturally Competent Care
In an interprofessional practice seminar sponsored by the M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology, Rabbi Dr. Edward Reichman, professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, emphasized the importance of understanding various religious practices in providing culturally competent care.
Marsha Pinto Argues for Power of Introverts
Read how Marsha got a 7 year old with autism to speak
Marsha Pinto Argues for Power of Introverts
Last year, Marsha Pinto, a speech pathologist, received a referral for a 7-year-old student with selective mutism, an anxiety disorder that inhibits him from speaking in certain social situations. Not only would he not speak, he wouldn’t venture inside the classroom, instead lingering by the door to avoid the gaze of his classmates.
Health Sciences Graduates Take New Oath
Read about the white coat and pinning ceremonies
Health Sciences Graduates Take New Oath
Sixty-four students from the M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology and Occupational Therapy Doctorate graduated with their classmates in the Katz School’s main commencement on May 15 and then congregated afterward to celebrate at their own special white coat and pinning ceremonies.
Clinic Helping Restore Voice of Man Who Championed Voiceless
Read about his therapy
Clinic Helping Restore Voice of Man Who Championed Voiceless
In 2019, a brain injury ended Henry Hecker’s career and deprived him of his ability to speak, but on a recent Zoom call, he was determined to get his voice back with the aid of two students in the M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology.
Swallowing Disorders Expert Addresses Forum
Read about Dr. Marissa Barrera's presentation
Swallowing Disorders Expert Addresses Forum
Dr. Marissa Barrera, assistant dean of health sciences, provided over 400 registered dietitians and nutritionists expert training in how to screen for swallowing disorders—a condition known as dysphagia—during the Food and Nutrition Conference & Expo.
She Got Her Client to Sing to Get Her to Talk
Read more about speech pathologist Dani Weingarten
She Got Her Client to Sing to Get Her to Talk
Anne, a 50-something churchgoer, lost her speech after a stroke. She had trouble coming up with the right words and stringing them into sentences—a condition called aphasia—until Dani Weingarten, a graduate of the Katz School’s M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP), took on her case.
MS Patients See Fatigue as Cognitive Impairment
Read more about the peer-reviewed study
MS Patients See Fatigue as Cognitive Impairment
Fatigue plays a significant role in how people with Multiple Sclerosis and their clinicians perceive and identify cognitive difficulties, according to a paper co-authored by Dr. Marissa Barrera, assistant dean of health sciences.
Read about the paper in the Katz School blog.
