Earn Your Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology Online
Designed for aspiring speech-language pathologists (SLP), Speech@NYU is the online SLP master’s program offered by the Department of Communicative Sciences and Disorders (CSD) at NYU Steinhardt. As a student, you will learn methods of prevention, assessment, and intervention, and research principles for working with people who have speech, language, and swallowing disorders.
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Degree Details
Official Degree Title
Master of Science in Communicative Sciences and Disorders
Licensure or Certification
Format
Full-time or Part-time
Credits
48
A Comprehensive SLP Master’s Curriculum
The Speech@NYU curriculum prepares you to become a well-rounded speech-language pathologist able to treat a variety of communication disorders. In addition to core courses, Speech@NYU offers a diverse set of electives, allowing you to tailor your educational experience to your interests. View a full list of course descriptions.
Hands-On Clinical Training Experience
We designed our in-person practicums and field placements to help you learn what it’s like to be a speech-language pathologist. You will work with diverse client populations under an experienced, licensed, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) certified SLP field placement supervisor. You will master the professional competencies set forth by the Council for Clinical Certification in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CFCC). Your dedicated placement specialist will help you identify an NYU Steinhardt, CSD-approved clinical site near you. Learn more about clinical practicums and field placements.
Support and Resources for Aspiring Speech-Language Pathologists
As an online SLP student, you will have access to many of the same resources as on-campus students, including the NYU Bobst Library, Wellness Exchange, and Writing Center. The Wasserman Center provides one-on-one coaching, webinars, and virtual career fairs to help you succeed in your career as a speech-language pathologist.
You will receive mentorship from NYU Steinhardt faculty, as well as help from placement specialists, academic advisors, and a tech support team throughout the program.
Courses Taught by Award-Winning Faculty
Your classes will be taught by the same scholars, published researchers, and active clinicians as the on-campus programs.
Our faculty members have received extensive research funding from organizations such as the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation, and have been honored with numerous teaching awards.
Read why students chose Speech@NYU.
Why Become a Speech-Language Pathologist?
Speech-language pathologists are compassionate problem-solvers, who seek to understand, assess, and treat a variety of speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders in individuals of all ages, cultures, and backgrounds. You may work in a variety of environments, including healthcare and educational settings.
NYU Steinhardt CSD alumni have found successful careers in many clinical and non-clinical locations such as:
- Hospitals and medical centers
- Early intervention settings
- Rehabilitation centers
- Skilled nursing facilities and long-term care centers
- Specialized centers for children with autism, language impairment, and developmental disabilities
- Academic settings, including private and public schools and universities
- Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) technology companies
Learn more about the demand for speech-language pathologists.
