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Bouvé College of Health Sciences
Speech-Language Pathology—Connect
The Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology—Connect program is designed for students without prior experience in communication sciences and disorders or speech-language pathology.
Northeastern SLP graduate students acquire the comprehensive knowledge and clinical skills needed for lifelong professional achievement and meaningful social contribution.
Location
Charlotte
Commitment
Full Time
Type
On Ground
Northeastern University’s Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology—Connect program empowers you to profoundly impact society without having prior experience in communication sciences and disorders or speech-language pathology. You’ll help transform lives by enabling autistic children to communicate effectively, assisting adolescents in overcoming speech dysfluency in classrooms, and supporting stroke survivors in resuming daily activities.
Since 1965, our speech-language pathology program has maintained the highest professional standards. Our comprehensive program emphasizes evidence-based practice, teamwork, and interdisciplinary approaches to complex communication disorders. You’ll collaborate with faculty and clinical supervisors on campus through the state-of-the art on-campus Speech-Language Center and at affiliated world-renowned educational and medical institutions throughout the region.
Unique Features
- During the first semester, you’ll complete prerequisite bridge coursework by selecting at least three of five available 3-credit courses. Academic advisors will help you choose which courses to take based on your remaining requirements. You may take up to all five courses if necessary. To advance to the fall semester, students must earn a grade of “B” or better in all bridge courses.
- Experience real-world patient interaction with our on-campus speech-language clinic.
- After graduation, students are eligible for their state educator licensure requirements for speech-language pathology and to begin their clinical fellowship. Prospective and current students can visit the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association website, which provides state-specific information regarding licensure throughout the United States.
Accreditation
The Master of Science (M.S.) education program in speech-language pathology (residential and satellite) at Northeastern University is accredited by:
The Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and
Speech-Language Pathology of the American
Speech-Language-Hearing Association
2200 Research Boulevard, #310
Rockville, MD 20850
Career Outlook
MS in Speech-Language Pathology graduates can find rewarding careers in:
- Early intervention programs.
- Educational settings (public and private schools).
- Medical settings (hospitals, rehabilitation centers).
- Research laboratories.
- Private practice clinics.
- Skilled nursing facilities.
- Early intervention programs.
Application Requirements
- CSDCAS application
- Three letters of recommendation
- Transcripts from all institutions attended
- Personal statement and reflection
- Resumé
- Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0
Tuition and Aid
TuitioN
$134,274 – $145,950
Students who begin their coursework in the MS Speech-Language Pathology—Connect program through the Charlotte campus are eligible to receive up to a 35% tuition scholarship.
This is an estimate based on the tuition rates for Academic Year 2025–2026 and does not include any fees or other expenses. Tuition and fees are subject to revision by the president and Board of Trustees at any time. Find detailed information on tuition and fees from Student Financial Services.
MSSLP Program-Specific Fees/Costs
- CALIPSO: $125 one-time
- Simucase: $260 total ($130 annually)
- CPR Training: Fees vary based on where students obtain training
- Digital Audio Recorder: Approximately $30-$40
- Clinic Note: $55 per semester
- Complio subscription: $32
- Background check: $120
- Scrubs: $52-$55 per pair
- Transportation costs for clinical placements
Finance Your Education
There are a variety of additional resources through the Office of Financial Services. Learn more here.
Curriculum
Explore this program’s requirements and courses, all designed to meet today’s industry needs and must-have skills.
Experiential Learning
SLP students complete four semesters of clinical experience. In your first semester of Clinic (Clinic 1), you’ll engage in meaningful clinical experiences under the guidance of highly skilled supervisors in the on-campus Speech-Language Center where faculty and students provide pro bono services to the Charlotte population. Individuals of all ages from surrounding communities come to the center for diagnostic and therapeutic services.
In Clinics 2 through 4, students work multiple days a week as student clinicians in a variety of on- and off-campus settings.
Consistent with ASHA guidelines, both on-campus and off-campus clinical assignments provide you with hands-on experience evaluating and/or treating children and adults with various diagnoses, disorders, and impairments, such as language, cognitive-linguistic, and swallowing disorders. While many of our external clinical sites are accessible by public transportation, not all are. Consequently, you must have access to a car during the semesters you are enrolled in Clinics 2 through 4.
Admission Dates
SUMMER 2026 Domestic Deadlines
| Application Deadline: October 15, 2025 | Start Date: Summer 1 Term 2026 |
How to Apply
Apply via CSDCAS: https://csdcas.liaisoncas.com/
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