Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP)

The speech-language pathology curriculum combines theory and practice through 60 required credits of academic and clinical coursework. Refer to the graduate catalog for full SLP speech-language pathology degree requirements and course descriptions

SLP Sample Sequence Chart

Summer I

• SLP 604 Clinical Methods in SLP
• SLP 680 Research Methods

Fall I

• SLP 610 Neurological Language Disorders and Aphasia
• SLP 645 Speech Sound Disorders
• SLP 655 Disorders of Voice and Resonance SLP 660 Motor Speech Disorders
• SLP 681 Clinical Practicum I

Spring I

• SLP 614 Assessment and Treatment of Dysphagia
• SLP 630 Pediatric Language Disorders
• SLP 650 Fluency Disorders
• SLP 682 Clinical Practicum II

Summer II

• SLP 625 Assessment Procedures in SLP
• SLP 664 Audiology and Aural Rehabilitation
• SLP 679 Diagnostic Practicum in SLP

Fall II

• SLP 665 Augmentative and Alternative Communication
• SLP 666 Literacy and SLP in the Schools
• SLP 683 External Clinical Practicum I

Spring II

• SLP 605 Geriatric Communication Disorders
• SLP 678 Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing Disorders
• SLP 684 External Clinical Practicum II
• SLP CPE Comprehensive Portfolio Evaluation

You’ll gain more than 400 hours of clinical experience through four practicums: two at our on-campus community clinic and the other two at an external facility. During both experiences, you’ll work with clients across the lifespan with various disorders. 

Our externship coordinator can help you make connections with local sites that match your interests and career goals.

To be considered for admission:

• Application to the M.S.Ed. in Speech-Language Pathology program is completed via use of CSDCAS.
• An expected earned baccalaureate degree by June 15 of the application year with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale from all courses at all institutions; A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 in all Speech-Language Pathology prerequisite courses (does not include non-SLP prerequisites, e.g., statistics); and competitive applicants have GPA’s of 3.3 or better. The GPA requirement must be maintained through all coursework completed after the time of application to the program as well.
• Completion of all prerequisite courses with a “C” or better.

Your application must also include: 

• Two letters of recommendation from those who know the student and can address the student’s ability to complete graduate studies. It is highly recommended that at least one letter is from a current or previous instructor.

• Essay (500 words or more) related to the department’s mission on your CSDCAS application, and an oral audio recording (1-2 minutes) on empathy and clinical practice in speech-language pathology on your Monmouth University Applicant Portal (see next bullet).
• Once your application has been verified by CSDCAS and imported by Monmouth University, you will receive an email with instructions on how to access your Applicant Portal. Through this portal, you will be able to sign and upload the required Core Functions Acknowledgement Form, upload your Oral Audio Recording, and submit your $60.00 Monmouth University application fee.
• A professional resume is required.

The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is not required for application to the SLP program.

SLP candidates must complete 18 credits of prerequisite coursework: 

• Introduction to Communication Sciences and Disorders
• Introduction to Language Development
• Introduction to Phonetics 
• Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Hearing
• Speech and Hearing Science 
• Introduction to Audiology 

A grade of “C” or better is required.

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Coursework Requirements

The applicant must also demonstrate completion of stand-alone courses in the areas of statistics, biology, physics OR chemistry, and social/behavioral sciences in order to meet the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s Certification Standard IV-A. The student must earn a “C” or better in this prerequisite coursework. For more information about this coursework visit the ASHA webpage.

Students who do not have their prerequisite courses completed may apply for the SLP Bridge Pathway to the MSEd Program. Qualified students who are admitted to the bridge program will enroll at Monmouth University as a non-matriculated undergraduate student while taking required preparatory coursework, and matriculate into the MSEd in SLP program in the summer following completion of the preparatory coursework.

Full admission to the MSEd in Speech-Language Pathology degree program is based on the completion of the following 18 credits of required preparatory coursework with an average GPA of 3.0 across all 18 credits. While completing these 18 credits, the student has undergraduate, non-matriculated status. The courses must be completed at Monmouth University within the first academic year after conditional admission to the program (i.e., bridge courses), unless completed prior to application to this admission option.

• SLP 201: Introduction to Communication Disorders (3 credits)
• SLP 202: Introduction to Language Development (3 credits)
• SLP 301: Introduction to Phonetics (3 credits)
• SLP 302: Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Hearing (3 credits)
• SLP 401: Speech and Hearing Science (3 credits)
• SLP 402: Introduction to Audiology (3 credits)

Students must also demonstrate completion of stand-alone courses in areas of statistics, biology (related to vertebrates), physics OR chemistry, and social/behavioral science (e.g., anthropology, sociology, psychology) within the first academic year after conditional admission to be fully admitted to the MSEd in Speech-Language Pathology program in order to meet the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s Certification Standard IV-A. The student must earn a “C” or better in this prerequisite coursework. For more information about this coursework visit the ASHA webpage. This requirement may be modified by the MSEd in Speech-Language Pathology Program Director to allow additional time to complete these courses, but no later than the semester of graduation from the program.