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5-Year Accelerated BA/MS in Speech-Language Pathology

The 5-year accelerated BA in Health Science/MS-Speech-Language Pathology program allows first year undergraduate students who are confident they want to pursue a speech-language pathology career to enter McDaniel's Health Science major (with a specializtion in Speech, Language and Hearing Science) and upon successful completion of the progressions requirement make a seamless transition to our M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology to complete both degrees in five years. 

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What is the 5-Year Accelerated BA/MS-SLP Program?

McDaniel College offers a structured 5-year acclerated program option designed for first year undergraduate students interested in pursuing a career in speech-language pathology. This academic track begins with admission into the program as Bachelor of Art in Health Science major with a specialization in Speech-Language and Hearing Sciences. Students who meet academic and professional progression criteria begin taking graduate courses in the summer following the third year of study, complete the bachelor's degree by the end of the fall semester in year four, and matriculate to the master's program in the spring semester of year four. Students continue in graduate courses for an additional 1.5 years and complete both the bachelor's and master's degree in five years. 

This undergraduate Health Science major with a specialization in Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences provides a strong foundation in communication sciences, anatomy and physiology of speech and hearing mechanisms, and the developmental and neurological bases of communication. Students also engage in observation experiences and coursework aligned with the prerequisites for graduate study in speech-language pathology.

Who is Eligible?

  • First-time undergraduate students applying to McDaniel.
  • Currently enrolled McDaniel undergraduate students who apply to the program by the fall of their second year of study.  

How to Apply

As a first-time undergraduate student at McDaniel, students may apply to the Accelerated 5-Year BA/MS-SLP program in the year prior to entering the first year of college using McDaniel's traditional undergraduate application process. Students should indicate interest in the Health Science major with a specialization in Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences.  From here, your admission counselor will walk you through the process. 


Current McDaniel who have interest in the 5-Year Accelerated program should reach out to the SLP Program Director to determine eligibility and get instructions for applying as a current McDaniel student. 

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Health Science Major with Speech-Language and Hearing Sciences Specialization Health Sciences Specialization at McDaniel

The Speech-Language and Hearing Sciences specialization in the Health Sciences major provides undergraduate students with foundational knowledge for graduate education and future careers in speech-language pathology and audiology. This major prepares students to enter most SLP programs and meets all prerequisite requirements for admission to McDaniel's new Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program.  Students who major in Health Science with a specialization in Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences can consider the option of 5-Year Accelerated BA/MS-SLP if they apply in the first year of study at McDaniel or apply to enter the 5-year program as a first time undergradute student. 

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Deadlines

For first-year undergraduate students:

  • Early Consideration Deadline – November 1
  • Priority Decision Deadline – February 1
  • Final Application Deadline – April 1

Currently enrolled McDaniel undergraduate students can apply to the program by the fall of their second year of study. Contact the program director for instructions on enrolling as a current student.

5-Year Accelerated BA/MS-SLP Program Interviews

First year students can apply to the 5-year Accelerated program as a first time undergraduate student using the first year student application process. 

Current students interested in an accelerated program option should reach out to the SLP Program Director at slp@mcdaniel.edu.

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