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This has been the greatest experience I’ve received from this program. As a Spanish-speaking therapist, I am able to identify if a child has a language disorder or a language difference. Does the child speak more Spanish than English? Why is he having trouble? Is he having trouble in English or Spanish? And we’re able to recognize the issue.”
Carla Alvarez, MS '24Speech-Language Pathology
Earn an MS in Communication Disorders
Transform Lives Through Speech Therapy
Our Master of Science in Communication Disorders: Speech-Language Pathology program offers an immersive, hands-on learning experience. As a full-time student, you'll gain critical clinical experience by working with clients of all ages while learning from expert faculty and participating in innovative therapy programs. You'll also benefit from valuable internships with leading organizations, ensuring you're fully prepared to excel in your career and make a real impact in the field.
Our speech-language pathology master’s program prioritizes hands-on learning, allowing students to practice their skills at the Hy Weinberg Center for Communication Disorders. Through direct clinical experience and participation in innovative group therapy programs and internships, students are well prepared for real-world practice.
Unlock new career possibilities by obtaining certifications through our program:
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) certification
- New York state license in speech-language pathology or audiology
- Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD) certification, including a bilingual option
Students in our program are encouraged to engage in cutting-edge research, contributing to advancements in speech-language pathology and communication disorders. The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders offers exclusive access to four specialized labs: the Language, Learning, and Literacy Lab (Tri-L), the Voice and Quality of Life Laboratory (VQLL), the Augmentative/Alternative Communication Lab (AAC) and the Speech Science Lab.
Adelphi’s MS in Communication Disorders: Speech-Language Pathology by the Numbers
- 90%*of our master’s graduates say that Adelphi University increased their understanding of the roles and responsibilities of professionals in their field* based on Adelphi University Career Outcomes Survey: Class of 2022
- 15Week Semesters
- 63Total Credits
This has been the greatest experience I’ve received from this program. As a Spanish-speaking therapist, I am able to identify if a child has a language disorder or a language difference. Does the child speak more Spanish than English? Why is he having trouble? Is he having trouble in English or Spanish? And we’re able to recognize the issue.”
Carla Alvarez, MS '24Speech-Language Pathology
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Thank you for your interest in the MS in Communication Disorders: Speech-Language Pathology program at Adelphi. Be sure to apply by the February 15 deadline. Or view our full list of graduate programs here.
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