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Dec 05, 2025
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2025-2026 University Catalog
Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, MS
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About the Program
The clinical master’s program in speech-language pathology (MS-SLP) at Purdue is designed so graduates can meet all academic, clinical certification, licensure and credentialing requirements of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), the Indiana Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board (ISLPAB) and the Indiana Department of Education Communication Disorders License. The Master of Science (MS) program in speech-language pathology (residential) at Purdue University is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. The MS-SLP graduate program prepares students to provide independent clinical services in speech-language pathology to individuals of all ages through coursework, clinical experiences and research. High-quality clinical education is integral to the MS-SLP program. Students will have opportunities to work under the direct supervision of clinical faculty members in the M.D. Steer Speech, Language and Swallowing Clinics to diagnose, assess, and treat communication and swallowing disorders and acquire the skill sets needed to become a licensed, certified speech-language pathologist. Master’s students can pursue a clinical or non-clinical degree, both of which allow for a thesis or non-thesis option. See below for each set of requirements. Program Website Program Requirements - Clinical Thesis & Clinical Non-thesis
36 Credits RequiredClinical Seminar (4 credits)
Students must enroll in a series of Clinical Practicum and Seminar courses throughout the program. In Clinical Seminar (1 credit/semester), students’ engagement and acquisition of knowledge are letter graded. Clinical Practicum (xx credits)
In Clinical Practicum courses, students’ demonstration of clinical competencies is graded based on Pass/No Pass. Therefore, Clinical Practicum courses cannot be used to substitute for any of the required courses and cannot be included on the Plan of Study. Specialty Selectives (13 credits)
Students should take a minimum of 13 credits from this representative list. However, students are encouraged to take as many specialty courses as possible throughout the program. Some specialty courses may be offered on a rotating basis. They may also be cross-listed with the PhD program. Thesis Research (3 credits)
Only required for thesis-seeking students. The student must indicate on the Plan of Study the minimum number of 69800 research credits they intend to complete. A minimum of 3 credits is required. Other research should be done under the SLHS 59000 course number. Both 69800 and 59000 research credits can be used to meet the 36 credit hour requirement. In addition, although not counted toward the Plan of Study, all clinical Master’s students will complete 23 credit hours of SLHS 54900 Clinical Practicum and Externships (SLHS 648 and/or 649). Research Project (2 credits)
Only required for non-thesis seeking students. The goal of this course is to provide education in the integration and dissemination of research. In this course, the deliverables will be a paper and a poster. Posters must be presented at the Ringel Symposium at the end of the semester. The class focuses on activities to improve writing and presentation skills based on the integration of research studies. Students are encouraged to discuss with their mentors whether presentation at the ISHA Conference in the spring of that year, and/or a national conference is appropriate given student interests and project quality. Program Requirements - Non-clinical Thesis & Non-clinical non-thesis
30 Credits RequiredRequired Courses (19 credits)
Students should take all the required courses listed under Required Courses in the clinical option. Students do not have to take the Clinical Seminar or Clinical Practicum. Specialty Selectives (13 credits)
Students should select from the courses list under the Specialty Selectives in the clinical option. Thesis Research (3 credits)
Only required for thesis-seeking students. The student must indicate on the Plan of Study the minimum number of 69800 research credits they intend to complete. A minimum of 3 credits is required. Other research should be done under the SLHS 59000 course number. Both 69800 and 59000 research credits can be used to meet the 30 credit hour requirement. Research Project (2 credits)
Only required for non-thesis seeking students. The goal of this course is to provide education in the integration and dissemination of research. In this course, the deliverables will be a paper and a poster. Posters must be presented at the Ringel Symposium at the end of the semester. The class focuses on activities to improve writing and presentation skills based on the integration of research studies. Students are encouraged to discuss with their mentors whether presentation at the ISHA Conference in the spring of that year, and/or a national conference is appropriate given student interests and project quality. Concentrations
Departmental concentrations: - Clinical Slp/Thesis
- Clinical Speech Language
- Hearing Science
- Non-Clinical Speech and Language
- Pre-Clinical Audiology
- Research Speech and Language Science
Interdisciplinary concentrations: GPA Requirements
A grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 is considered the minimum level of academic performance for all SLHS graduate students. This includes statistics, if it is taken during the graduate program. At the end of every semester, the graduate committee reviews the record of each student. Students with cumulative or semester GPAs below the minimum level are fully evaluated and decisions are made regarding their continuation in the program. Students must achieve a grade of C- or better in each course they plan to count toward the Plan of Study. Graduate Programs Disclaimer
- The student is ultimately responsible for knowing and completing all degree requirements. Students should consult with their advisor/department for more information.
- Not all graduate programs may be actively recruiting students and course modality availability may vary.
- Please refer to the Explore Graduate Programs website for a list of currently available graduate programs.
- Transfer credit policy: Credits earned for graduate study at other universities (both domestic and international) may be applied toward an advanced degree. Only credit hours associated with graduate courses for which grades of B- or better were obtained will be eligible for transfer. Any additional conditions under which credit transfers may be made are determined by the various departments.
- Comparative information about Purdue University and other U.S. educational institutions is also available through the College Navigator tool, provided by the National Center for Education Statistics, and through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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