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Speech-Language Pathology, M.S.
Speech-language pathologists identify and treat speech, language, and swallowing disorders, contribute to differential diagnosis, and provide guidance on prevention and preservation of functional communication and swallowing across the lifespan.
10%
Michigan Job Growth by 2025
Source: EMSI, 2020
Program Overview
You may pursue a graduate degree via one of two tracks. Track
1 is an intensive four semester applied program for those who
have completed the pre-professional requirements and a bachelor's
degree. Track 2 is a six semester program, with the
first two semesters meeting pre-professional requirements, and the
final four semesters an intensive applied program.
Why Study Speech-Language Pathology at Grand Valley?
- GVSU is known for interprofessional health sciences and is one of two universities in Michigan offering all therapy programs.
- Rigorous, community-based clinical education coursework in all semesters of the program.
- The program offers unique experiences, resources, and research opportunities and is located on the Medical Mile in downtown Grand Rapids, MI.
- Named one of the top speech-language pathology graduate programs in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
- Fully accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association.
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