Speech-Language Pathology at UNO
Prepare for a rewarding career as a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) through the University of Nebraska Omaha’s nationally accredited Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program. Designed to meet the needs of today’s healthcare and educational environments, the program combines rigorous academic preparation with extensive supervised clinical experiences.
At UNO, you’ll develop the knowledge and clinical skills to evaluate, diagnose, and treat communication and swallowing disorders across the lifespan. Through hands-on clinical experiences in our onsite clinic, community schools, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and community-based settings, you’ll learn to provide evidence-based, person-centered care while working collaboratively with clients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
Speech-language pathology is a diverse and rapidly growing profession. Speech-language pathologists work with infants, children, adolescents, adults, and older adults who experience challenges with speech, language, literacy, cognitive communication, social communication, voice, fluency, and swallowing. SLPs help individuals improve communication, maximize independence, and enhance their quality of life in educational, healthcare, and community settings.
Graduates of UNO's Master of Science (M.S.) program in Speech-Language Pathology are prepared to pursue ASHA certification (CCC-SLP), state licensure, and Nebraska Teacher certification.
Program Overview
The Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology is designed to prepare graduates for professional practice across educational and healthcare settings. The curriculum combines evidence-based academic coursework with progressive clinical experiences to develop competent, compassionate, and collaborative speech-language pathologists.
The program:
- Meets the standards of the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) and the Council for Clinical Certification in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CFCC) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
- Fulfills the academic and clinical requirements for the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)
- Meets Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services requirements for state licensure
- Meets Nebraska Department of Education requirements for the Speech-Language Pathology teaching endorsement
The program is a full-time, five-semester graduate program completed over approximately 20 months, including summer enrollment. Students complete 41 graduate credit hours through an integrated sequence of academic coursework and supervised clinical practicum experiences that prepare them for entry-level professional practice.
For complete information about admission requirements, prerequisite coursework, the plan of study, clinical education, and application procedures, explore the program details below—Graduate Catalog.
Accreditation
The Master of Science (MS) education program in speech-language pathology (residential) at the University of Nebraska at Omaha is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. The next accreditation will be in 2028.
Contact information for the accrediting body:
Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
American Speech-Language Hearing Association
2200 Research Boulevard #310
Rockville, MD 20850
Phone: 800.498.2071
The University of Nebraska at Omaha is authorized and in good standing with Nebraska's Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education (CCPE) to provide the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program. The program also is accredited by the Nebraska Department of Education.