Speech-Language Pathology at UNO
Prepare for a career helping people communicate, connect, and thrive through UNO’s nationally accredited Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program.
As a graduate student at UNO, you’ll build the academic knowledge and clinical skills to evaluate, diagnose, and treat communication and swallowing disorders across the lifespan. Coursework is paired with extensive supervised clinical experiences, giving you opportunities to apply what you learn while working with clients in UNO’s onsite clinic and in schools, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and other community settings.
Through these experiences, you’ll prepare to provide evidence-based, person-centered care and collaborate effectively with clients, families, and other professionals.
What Do Speech-Language Pathologists Do?
Speech-language pathologists work with people of all ages who experience challenges with speech, language, literacy, cognitive communication, social communication, voice, fluency, and swallowing. SLPs work in a variety of educational, healthcare, and community settings, helping individuals strengthen communication, maximize independence, and improve their quality of life.
Graduates of UNO’s Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program are prepared to pursue ASHA certification (CCC-SLP), state licensure, and Nebraska teacher certification.
Explore UNO’s Speech-Language Pathology Graduate Program
Interested in becoming a speech-language pathologist? Join us for an upcoming open house, Oct. 23 or Nov. 13, to learn more about UNO’s Speech-Language Pathology graduate program. You’ll meet faculty and staff, hear from current graduate students, learn about the program, and get a closer look at the experiences that prepare students for their careers.
In-Person Open House:
October 23
10–11:30 a.m. CST
UNO's Dodge Street Campus
Roskens Hall IDEAS Room, room 412
During the in-person open house, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Meet program faculty and staff
- Learn more about the Speech-Language Pathology graduate program
- Hear from current graduate students during a student panel
- Tour UNO’s in-house Speech-Language Clinic
Virtual Open House:
November 13
10–11 a.m. CST
Via Zoom
Can’t join us on campus? Attend our virtual open house to meet faculty and staff, learn about the graduate program, and hear from current students from wherever you are.
Program Overview
UNO’s Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology 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.
Professional Preparation
The program is designed to prepare graduates for entry-level professional practice in educational and healthcare settings and:
- 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.
Explore the Program
Ready to learn more? Visit the Graduate Catalog for complete information about admission requirements, prerequisite coursework, the plan of study, clinical education, and application procedures.
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.