Speech-Language Pathology, M.S.
Arnold School of Public Health
Join the growing field of communication sciences and disorders. Learn to prevent, assess, diagnose and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive communication and swallowing disorders.
Our graduates become immediately eligible for state licensure and are prepared to begin a clinical fellowship to obtain national certification, the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology. The program boasts world-class research faculty members advancing evidence-based practices in the field and is continuously accredited.
Program Highlights
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A Top Choice
Study in a program that is consistently ranked among the Top 25 best speech-language pathology programs in the United States.
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Convenient Paths
Choose from two pathways to suit your needs. Attend full-time on-campus or part-time via distance education.
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Career Opportunities
Enjoy excellent job prospects in speech-language pathology, predicted to grow faster than many other occupations.
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Certification-Ready
Become eligible to achieve national certification, state licensure and public school teaching certification.
Building Skills
Gain the professional and personal intelligence it takes to have a successful career.
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Interprofessional Collaboration
Working with professionals from different disciplines to provide coordinated care or services
Therapeutic Intervention
Using proven strategies to help individuals or groups achieve positive outcomes
Communication
Exchanging information and ideas through speaking, writing or other means of expression
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Listening Skills
Understanding what others are saying to facilitate effective communication
Problem Solving
Identifying, analyzing and resolving problems or challenges using creative and effective strategies
Teamwork
Working collaboratively with others to achieve a shared goal or objective
Using your degree
Make your college experience the foundation for a successful future.
Learn how alumni use degrees with outcome data from Gamecock GradStats, a service of the University of South Carolina Career Center.
Potential Careers
- Speech-Language Pathologist
Job Titles of Alumni
- Speech Language Pathologist
- Owner
Average Alumni Salary
Five to 10 years after graduation without additional education $86,826
Workplace Settings
- Health Care
- Education
- Private Practice
Employers of Alumni
- Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System
- Sprout Pediatrics, LLC
- Prisma Health
- FOX Rehabilitation
- Richland School District 2
- Greenville County Schools
Not only does the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders offer a convenient distance-ed program to students, like me, who are unable to fulfill the obligations of a residential program, the courses are taught by professors who are passionate, inspiring and student-focused.
