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Speech-Language Pathology, M.S.

A master's degree in speech-language pathology (SLP) opens the door to one of the fastest-growing healthcare careers in the country. SLP graduates work with patients of all ages in schools, hospitals, rehab centers, and private practice settings, diagnosing and treating disorders related to speech, language, voice, and fluency. McDaniel College's M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology prepares you with the clinical skills, hands-on experience, and academic foundation you need to become a licensed speech-language pathologist in Maryland and beyond.

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Why McDaniel for your M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology?

McDaniel’s Master of Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) program offers a unique Holistic Immersive Learning Model that integrates four key components: hybrid learning, face-to-face instruction, community-based clinical engagement (on and off campus), and interdisciplinary collaboration to provide a comprehensive, student- and client-centered educational experience.  

Through a balanced application of innovative pedagogy, scholarly and experiential learning, and immersive instructional methods, McDaniel SLP graduates will acquire skills necessary for evidence-based inquiry, professional reasoning, and collaborative engagement, while learning to be part of an interdisciplinary team to work, serve, advocate, and lead through the profession. 

The professional course of study immerses students in the study of speech-language pathology practice through academic coursework, integrated labs, research, and a wide variety of clinical practicum experiences, both on and off campus.

Career Connections Start Here

The program’s cohort model offers a supportive and engaging learning environment where students progress together, building strong connections and a shared sense of purpose. 

Projected Timeline

Post-Bachelor's Traditional Entry Program:

  • Application Dates and Deadlines: 
    • Early Consideration Application: Oct. 1
    • Priority Application: Nov. 15
    • Regular Application: Jan. 8
    • Rolling Consideration: Jan. 9 - May 1, 2027 (Applications will continue to be reviewed, and students will be admitted until the cohort is filled. Students may also be considered for the waitlist if there are no open cohort seats.)
  • Interviews 
    • Oct. 16, 2026 – Early Consideration Interview Day 
    • Nov. 20, 2026, and December 4, 2026 – Priority Interview Day
    • Jan. 15, 2027 – Regular Application Interview Day 

    • Jan. – April 30, 2027 – Interviews held for open cohort seats or waitlist seats.  

      Students are notified of admission decisions within two weeks of interview. 

  • Classes Begin 
    • May 24, 2027

Five-Year Accelerated B.A. in Health Sciences/M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology:

Application Deadline 

  • Early Consideration Deadline: Nov. 1
  • Priority Decision Deadline: Feb. 1
  • Final Application Deadline: April 1

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Graduate Admissions Tuition & Fees

How to Apply

McDaniel College's new Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program will begin accepting applications in July 2026 for our first cohort to begin in May 2027. 

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Admissions Information

Learn about Speech-Language Pathology admissions pathways, prerequisites, and application requirements.

SLP Admission Requirements
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Admission Pathways

McDaniel College offers several pathways for admission to the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program. Select a pathway below to discover how you can enroll at McDaniel as a candidate for the M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology.

Traditional Post-bachelor's Entry

CSDCAS Application Opens July 18, 2026

A two year full-time master's degree program designed for students who have completed a bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Speech-Language Pathology, or a related degree with required prerequisites. 

Students who have a bachelor's degree who need additional prerequisite SLP content courses should consider the McDaniel's Bridge Program.  

Traditional entry students should apply through CSDCAS.  The application opens July 18, 2026.

 

Bridge Program Entry

Graduate Bridge Courses Offered Summer, Fall and Spring

A non-degree seeking program designed for students who have completed a bachelor's degree but still need to complete required SLP content prerequisite coursework to be considered for admission to the traditional master's program. 

Five-Year Accelerated B.A. in Health Sciences/M.S. in SLP

An accelerated five-year program designed for students considering McDaniel as a first-year undergraduate student. The Five-Year Accelerated program will allow students to major in Health Sciences with a specialization in Speech-Language and Hearing Sciences to prepare for a smooth transition into graduate courses in the summer between the third and fourth year of study. Students will complete the Bachelor of Arts in Health Sciences and the Master of Science in SLP program in five years. 

Speech-Language Pathology Job Outlook

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100,560

Average speech-language pathologist salary in Maryland.

25

Percent growth rate for speech-language pathology jobs between 2023-33, faster than the national average.

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Out of 100 Best Health Care Jobs by U.S. News & World Report.

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Admissions, Application, and Deadlines

View prerequisite courses, application requirements, and when to apply for traditional entry, bridge, and Five-Year Accelerated B.A. in Health Sciences (specialization in Speech-Language and Hearing Sciences)/Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology programs.  

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Goals, Mission, Strategic Plan, and Outcomes

Learn more about McDaniel's Speech-Language Pathology program.

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About Our Curriculum

McDaniel's two-year, hybrid program is structured to support your learning and experiences in the field of speech-language pathology.

D'Jaris Coles-White

Faculty Q&A D’Jaris Coles-White, Ph.D.

D’Jaris Coles-White brings a passion for teaching and mentorship to her role as program director of the developing M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) program. “Being part of a college that is both rooted in tradition and forward-looking made McDaniel a natural fit for me,” she says. She earned a B.S. in Speech and Hearing Sciences from Columbia College, an M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and a Ph.D. in Communication Disorders from University of Massachusetts Amherst.

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Faculty Q&A Rosalyn Davis, Ph.D., CCC-SLP

As an educator and clinical education coordinator, Rosalyn Davis will prepare students in the developing M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) program to become stellar clinicians. She holds a B.S. in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology from Andrews University, an M.S. in Communicative Disorders from University of Wisconsin-Madison, an M.A. in Educational Administration from Governors State University, and a Ph.D. in Translational Health Science from George Washington University. She holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology.

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New Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology achieves accreditation candidacy status

McDaniel College’s new M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) has been granted candidacy status for accreditation by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Applications open July 18 for students interested in being part of the inaugural cohort to begin in May 2027.

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Accreditation Status Statement (Candidacy Phase)

The Master of Science (M.S.) education program in speech-language pathology (residential) at McDaniel College is a Candidate for Accreditation by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard, #310, Rockville, MD 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700. Candidacy is a “preaccreditation” status with the CAA, awarded to developing or emerging programs for a maximum period of 5 years. 

Council on Academic Accreditation Candidate | Speech-Language Pathology

Complaints Related to Accreditation

Students may contact the Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) if they have concerns about the program’s compliance with accreditation standards. 

The complaint must be signed and submitted with any relevant appendices by U.S. mail, overnight courier, hand delivery, or email to:

Chair, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
2200 Research Boulevard, #310
Rockville, MD 20850

OR accreditation@asha.org. 

Copies of the CAA’s complaint procedures, relevant Standards for Accreditation, and the Complaint Form are available in paper form by contacting the Accreditation Office at accreditation@asha.org or 800-498-2071. 

Before filing a complaint, it is strongly recommended that you read the CAA’s Complaint chapter in the Accreditation Handbook, which can be found online at https://caa.asha.org/siteassets/files/accreditation-handbook.pdf.  

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How to Apply

McDaniel College's new Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program will begin accepting applications in July 2026 for our first cohort to begin in May 2027. 

Want to be notified when the application opens?

Notify Me

Admissions Information

Learn about Speech-Language Pathology admissions pathways, prerequisites, and application requirements.

SLP Admission Requirements
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Request more information

Questions? Contact the Program Coordinator:

D'Jaris Coles-White

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