Hearing and Speech Sciences

MS in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP)

Train to become a skilled, certified speech-language pathologist through hands-on learning in real-world care settings in the nation’s top speech-pathology master’s program – no academic background in SLP needed.

A smiling VUSM Speech-Language Pathology student wears a surgical mask and a protective lead vest

Program Highlights

2-Year, Full-time Program

Complete your degree in 5 to 6 full-time semesters, depending on your academic background. A new class starts each fall. 

Explore Our Curriculum

Customize Your Degree

Tailor your training through specialty tracks, electives, clinical experiences, or an optional research thesis.  

See What’s Possible

Diverse Clinical Experiences

Start clinical training in your first semester within our partner hospitals, clinics, and schools.  

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Expert, Supportive Faculty

Nearly all SLP faculty members have been or are currently involved in direct clinical care. 

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Program Outcomes

  • 100%

    Praxis Examination Pass Rate

  • 100%

    Employment Rate within 1 Year of Graduation

  • 98%

    On-Time Program Completion

Accreditation Information 

The Master of Science (M.S.) education program in speech-language pathology (residential) and the Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) education program in audiology (residential) at Vanderbilt University are 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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Interested in Vanderbilt’s MS-SLP program? Take the next step and explore our curriculum  and admissions process, then schedule a prospective student visit 
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