Speech-Language Pathology
Master of Science (M.S.)
Graduate Major
Grand Rapids • Face to face • 36 Credits
Speech-language pathology is a field focused on diagnosing and treating communication and swallowing disorders to improve individuals' speech, language, and overall communication abilities.
Overview
The Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (M.S.) program at Grand Valley is designed to prepare students to identify and treat speech, language, and swallowing disorders. This 60-credit hour program offers two tracks: an intensive four-semester program for those who have completed pre-professional requirements and a six-semester program that includes the pre-professional coursework. The program provides opportunities for supervised clinical practice in community-based healthcare and educational settings, ensuring students gain practical experience.
The curriculum covers a wide range of topics essential for speech-language pathology practice. Students will study speech sound disorders, autism spectrum disorders, cognitive and social aspects of communication, stuttering and other fluency disorders, voice and resonance, feeding and swallowing, augmentative and alternative communication modalities, and receptive and expressive language. The program integrates clinical application into academic coursework, providing a comprehensive education that prepares students for professional practice.
The program is known for its interprofessional health sciences approach and is one of the few in Michigan offering all therapy programs. Located on Grand Valley's Health Campus in downtown Grand Rapids, students benefit from the proximity to major medical and healthcare providers on the "Medical Mile". The unique combination of rigorous academics and practical experience ensures graduates are well-equipped to make a significant impact in the field.
College of Health Professions
Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
Speech-Language Pathology
gvsu.edu/csd
500 Lafayette Ave.
NE, Suite 204
(616) 331-5540
Program Director
Cara M. Singer, Ph.D.,
CCC-SLP
(616) 331-5564
Application Deadline
Deadline for Track 1 fall applications is January 15; Track 2 priority deadline is April 1 and seats will be filled until July 1 as available. The $30 nonrefundable application fee is waived if the applicant has previously applied to GVSU.
Career Opportunities
Assess and treat persons with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. May select alternative communication systems and teach their use. May perform research related to speech and language problems.
Top skills- Reading Comprehension
- Social Perceptiveness
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Writing
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 57,685.85 | 10% |
| $ 64,955.74 | 25% |
| $ 80,724.79 | 50% |
| $ 98,635.91 | 75% |
| $111,851.87 | 90% |
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Accreditation
The porgam is fully accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association.
Clinical Experience
All four program semesters include community-based clinical placements and clinical application infused into academic coursework.
Scholarships
Grand Valley State University offers a wide variety of merit-based
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