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M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology Admissions

Applications open in July 2026 for the first cohort start date in the summer of 2027.

Learn about the developing M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology

McDaniel's developing Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program is designed to be completed in six consecutive semesters or two years — four semesters of didactic coursework followed by two semesters of full-time externship.

The first summer of the program is a hybrid semester, where students come to campus in late May for orientation but will learn online throughout the summer. Students will return in mid-August to finish the first summer semester.
Fall semester begins in late August and students will be required to be on campus to participate in class up to 4 days per week in the fall and spring semesters.
The second summer term is a hybrid semester, where students learn online but must attend mandatory on-campus residency three times during the summer for 4 days each. During these residency sessions, student will participate in hands on learning where they will apply skills learned in the prior semesters in on and off-campus practicum experiences.
In the final two semesters (fall and spring of the second year), students will be placed in their final, full-time externship placements and will be required to return to campus one time per semester for a mandatory residency for 3 to 4 days.

Accreditation Status

The Master of Science (M.S.) in Speech-Language Pathology program at McDaniel College has applied for Candidacy from the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

Traditional Entry

CSDCAS Application Opens July 2026

For students who have completed a bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Speech-Language Pathology, or a related degree, and have fulfilled or are currently enrolled in all required prerequisites.

Bridge Program Entry

Graduate Bridge Courses Option Begins Summer 2026

For students who have completed a bachelor's degree but still need to complete required SLP content prerequisite coursework before the first semester of the M.S. program.

4+2 BA in Health Science/MS in SLP Pathway for McDaniel Undergraduates

For students considering McDaniel as a first-year undergraduate student. Students will major in Health Sciences with a specialization in Speech-Language and Hearing Sciences to prepare for a smooth transition into the M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology after completing their bachelor's degree.

Application Platforms

Traditional Post-Bachelor’s Entry: CSDCAS Application Opens July 2026
Applicants are required to submit their applications to CSDCAS by Nov. 15, 2026, for the traditional summer 2027 cohort. Please refer to the CSDCAS application instructions for specific details about completing the application, required documents, and processing time. Due to the large number of applications and the limited number of seats available, applicants are encouraged to complete their CSDCAS application early in the cycle.

4+2 BA in Health Science/MS SLP Pathway Option for First-time Undergraduate Students

First-year undergraduate students can apply now through the McDaniel App or Common App to enter as a student in the Health Sciences major with a specialization in Speech-Language and Hearing Sciences. Once admitted to McDaniel, students should reach out directly to the SLP Program Director for advisement on how to apply to the BA/MS-SLP Pathway.

Graduate SLP Bridge Courses Offered Beginning Summer 2026

Students who have completed a bachelor's degree in a field other than Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders and who need to complete prerequisite courses for consideration for admission to the M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology will have the option to join our Graduate SLP Bridge Program and take the necessary SLP prerequisite discipline specific courses online as a non-degree seeking/visiting student. Students in the Bridge Program are considered non-degree seeking students and upon completion of at least 4 of the 6 required discipline specific courses can apply to the M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology through the traditional post-bachelor's entry. Applicants who are admitted to the MS-SLP program will be required to complete all prerequisites prior to enrollment in the program.

To apply, complete the non-degree course application. For more information about this option, please contact gpsadvising@mcdaniel.edu.