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MASTER'S

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

Residential | Full-Time | 24 Months

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This is a year-round program in which students complete 6 continuous semesters (with 2-week breaks in between). That adds up to a total of 24 months, or two years, to finish the program.
The pro bono clinic is located on our campus in our MSMedSLP building. It’s a place where people who might not have insurance or access can get the care they need. As a student, you’ll help treat kids with disorders, people with lisps or stutters, elderly patients, members of the lgbtq community who are transitioning, and other patients. Within this clinic students–as early as their first semester on campus–work with multiple patients per week under the supervision of faculty.

During the first year of the program, you will work closely with our highly trained clinical educators onsite in our pro-bono clinic or affiliated community sites.  In addition our clinical education team will work with you to determine where you will be placed for the second year rotations (there are three, Fall2 Winter 2 Summer 2.)  Students will put in effort to apply for externship opportunities, while the clinical coordinator team assists in assigning the externships. While there is no guarantee that you will be assigned to your first choice, student input is strongly considered.

We accept approximately 35 students per cohort.

Yes, we do rolling admissions. This means that as we receive application materials and conduct interviews, we will continuously accept students throughout the recruitment cycle.

No. The only application is CSDCAS.

Students who meet the minimum GPA requirement are first considered for enrollment. We do, however, consider candidates whose GPA falls just short of the minimum.

No, the GRE is not required as part of your application. If you would still like to submit your scores, you may, but it is not a requirement.

We accept students from all over the nation and have no regulations regarding how many in-state or out-of-state students we must accept.

Yes. Courses can be taken at any institute of higher education or online as long as they satisfy our prerequisite requirements.

Letter of recommendations, GRE scores, and some prerequisites can be pending or in progress when you submit your application. Submit your letter of recommendation requests to your references by the time you apply, and have GRE scores sent directly to RMUoHP using the school code 7713. Any in progress prerequisites must be completed before the program start date in September, and you must resubmit official transcripts that reflect your completion of those courses.

Technology Requirements

No, your computer does not need to be brand new – just reliable and with an operating system and specifications as listed above. If you intend to purchase a new computer, make sure you give yourself plenty of time to become familiar with it prior to beginning courses.

You are welcome to use a desktop computer at home. However, if you are in a program that includes onsite classes, you must have a laptop to bring with you.

Because software aside from apps available via an internet browser will be used, a Chromebook is not sufficient. Chromebook can be incompatible with some required software.

Sorry, no. A hybrid/convertible laptop will be fine, but a tablet (including iPad) is not sufficient. Tablets can be incompatible with some required software.

Our “Welcome to RMU!” student resource course includes specific information about multiple resources available to incoming students. In addition, at 6 weeks before the start of your program (PA students at 8-10 weeks), you will be enrolled in our required New Student Orientation course, “RMU101”. Participation in this course will give you practice with our systems and experience online.

The most critical thing is a strong, stable internet connection. This is VITAL for all students. If your current internet signal is poor or you only have access to public WiFi, you should secure a more reliable option such as a different internet provider, a higher-level internet service contract, or a dedicated mobile hotspot. To participate in online meetings, you need a microphone and webcam. Most laptops have these built-in. If you choose to use a desktop computer at home, you will need to obtain a headset or external microphone in order to be heard.  The Microsoft LifeChat LX-3000 Headset is a recommended affordable choice.

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.