Speech-Language Pathology

Graduate candidates wanting to pursue a career in speech-language pathology can apply to UNO’s CAA accredited Master of Science program.

Speech-language pathology is a diverse field serving clients across the lifespan. Speech-language Pathologists evaluate and treat people with speech, language, cognitive communication, social communication, and swallowing difficulties.

Speech-language pathologist work in a variety of settings including schools, hospitals, rehabilitation, skilled nursing facilities, and private practice.

U.S. News & World Report (2021) rank speech-language Pathology

7^thout of the 100 Best JOBS
4^thin Best Health Care Jobs

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics the field of speech-language pathology is set to grow by 25% from 2019 to 2029.

Overview

A Master of Science degree in speech-language pathology from the University of Nebraska Omaha adheres to the Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) and the Council for Clinical Competence (CFCC) standards and meets the academic and clinical requirements set forth by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association for national certification (Certificate of Clinical Competence, CCC-SLP) along with Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (NEDHHS) speech-language pathology license, and Nebraska Department of Education (NDE), teaching endorsement in Speech-language Pathology.

The master's program is a full-time, six semesters (2 years including summer) program. Students engage in rigorous academic content and guided clinical practice throughout the graduate experience. A minimum of 47 credit hours is required starting Fall 2022.

For more information, including program requirements and prerequisites, please visit the Speech-Language Pathology program page in the Graduate Catalog through the Office of Graduate Studies.

Dr. Jill Kumke Program Director & Assistant Professor, Communication Disorders

Advisors

Speech-Language Pathology Accreditation

"The Master of Science (M.S.) 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, 2200 Research Boulevard #310, Rockville, Maryland 20850, 800.498.2071 or 301.296.5700."

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 program also is accredited by the Nebraska Department of Education and National Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)