About the MA-SLP Program
The Master of Arts degree with an emphasis in Speech-Language Pathology is designed to meet the requirements for the ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) and a license to practice as a speech-language pathologist in the State of Ohio*.
The professional education program extends over two years (5-6 semesters) of consecutive full-time enrollment.
If you have any questions about the program: please contact the Graduate Program Coordinator, Sarah Wendel, at wendel.13@osu.edu.
Why Should I Apply?
- Ranked #17 "Best Speech-Language Pathology Program" by U.S. News & World Report
- Major metropolitan area setting provides a wide array of clinical placement opportunities, including hospital systems, public/private schools, and private practices
- World-class faculty
- Robust academic program designed to build knowledge of various disorders in speech-language pathology and evidence-based practice skills that will accompany clinical training
- Clinical program begins the first semester and is designed to build skills which apply across all 9 practice areas of Speech-Language Pathology
- Outstanding employment rates in profession upon graduation
The Word document below which provides on-time completion rates, Praxis exam pass rates, and employment rates after graduation.
State Licensure
Ohio State academic programs are designed to prepare students to apply for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio.
If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure and certification and state licensing board contact information on the OAA State Board Licensure and Certification page.
Ohio State makes every effort to ensure state licensure and certification information is current; however, state requirements may change.
Please contact the applicable licensing board(s) in the state where you may want to pursue licensure or certification before beginning an academic program to verify whether a program meets educational requirements for licensure or certification in the state.