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MASTER'S

Master of Science in Medical Speech-Language Pathology · MS MedSLP

Residential (First year-3 semesters), Hybrid (Second year-3 semesters) | Full-Time | 24 Months

Earn a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology

Learn how our medical focus prepares you to practice in a variety of clinical settings and help a wide range of client needs.

Need prerequisites? We have a solution for you!

Complete the courses you need through RMU’s Speech Language Pathology Leveling courses to start your journey toward our MS MedSLP degree program.

Program Mission

The mission of the Master of Science in Medical Speech-Language Pathology (MS MedSLP) program is to prepare students to deliver comprehensive, evidence-based, and person-centered care that enhances the well-being of individuals and communities. 

Where excellence prevails, we educate and empower students to serve their communities as skilled, reflective practitioners. Graduates of the program are committed to lifelong learning, interprofessional collaboration, and upholding the highest standards of ethical and clinical excellence. 

Program Highlights

Onsite ProBono Clinic

Our Center for Communication Disorders provides free speech-language pathology services for underserved and vulnerable populations within our local community. As a student/graduate clinician in the clinic, you’ll build clinical skills, develop a rapport with your patients, and provide much-needed help to our community.

Speech-language pathology student working with child in clinic
SLP student working with child during clinical training

Medical Emphasis

Serve in any clinical setting, and meet the broad needs of your patients through our nuanced medical-based curriculum. Train on the most sophisticated equipment (endoscopy, video stroboscopy, etc). Learn how to assess, diagnose, treat, and even prevent a broad range of disorders. Prepare to serve in hospitals, acute care, rehab facilities, clinics, and schools.

Nationwide Externship Opportunity

With a network of over 200 clinical sites nationwide, you’ll find externship opportunities tailored to your professional goals and preferred practice settings.  Because the second year is hybrid, students have the flexibility to complete their courses and externships anywhere in the country

By the time you’ve completed your clinical training through three externships and three internships, you’ll have the experience to operate as an independent clinician.

SLP student practicing clinical skills with pediatric client
pOTD instructor teaching

Interprofessional Focus

Serve on a healthcare team as you work with students from other healthcare disciplines through our Interprofessional Practice Experience. Provide your unique professional perspective and learn from others as you help solve clinical dilemmas.

Program Accreditation

The Master of Science program in Speech-Language Pathology (MS-SLP) residential education program in speech-language pathology, at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, 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 MS MedSLP program to hold a public meeting for accreditation site visit on May 15, 2024 at 5 p.m. For full details for attending and providing public comment, please download the 2024 Public Meeting Notice.