Speech-Language Pathology
Diagnose and Treat Communicative Disorders in Children and Adults
Make a difference in the lives of individuals with communication challenges by earning your M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology from East Tennessee State University.
Through this program, you will be equipped with the skills to diagnose, treat, and research communicative disorders in individuals of all ages.
You'll learn about a wide range of topics, including neurological bases of communication, language disorders, motor functions, and more. Then, you’ll get to put those concepts into practice through hands-on work in diverse clinical settings.
Whether you want to work in a hospital, school setting, or rehab center, you will be prepared to make a difference in the lives of people in our region and beyond.
35 Students Admitted Yearly
2-Year Full-Time Program
Application Deadline: February 1
Careers in Speech-Language Pathology
As a graduate of the Speech-Language Pathology program, you will be prepared to work in a variety of SLP settings, such as:
- Clinical
- Pediatric
- Geriatric
- School-Based
- Hospital-Based
- Rehabilitation Centers
- Private Practice
- Home Health
- Hospice
- Public Health
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of speech-language pathologists is projected to grow 19% from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations.
The M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology at East Tennessee State University is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
ETSU Health: Improving Health in Northeast Tennessee and Beyond
The College of Health Sciences is part of the university’s Academic Health Sciences Center (AHSC), which offers a robust combination of health sciences programs and patient-care facilities.
Currently, ETSU is one of fewer than 125 institutions worldwide that are members of the Association of Academic Health Centers.
Our AHSC, known as ETSU Health, prepares the future health care workforce and is a major provider of primary, specialty, and tertiary care throughout our region with 30 clinical sites and more than 250 health care providers.
Take Your Next Step
If you have any questions about this program, we’re here to help! Please reach out to our graduate coordinator for more information.
Melanie Falkenberg
Graduate Admissions Counselor
College of Health Sciences
falkenberg@etsu.edu
423-439-7112
Lamb Hall, Room 430
Graduate Admissions Counselor
College of Health Sciences
falkenberg@etsu.edu
423-439-7112
Lamb Hall, Room 430
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