A speech-language pathologist, SLP, provides therapy services for children and adult clients who exhibit a wide range of communication disorders including articulation, language, swallowing, fluency, and voice disorders, as well as communication difficulties related to a hearing loss. The American Speech Language Hearing Association, ASHA, has detailed descriptions of potential responsibilities of SLPs in different employment settings.

Speech language pathologists are employed in a variety of settings including hospitals, schools, clinics, and rehabilitation companies. The American Speech Language Hearing Association, ASHA, has detailed descriptions of potential responsibilities of SLPs in different employment settings.

The Master’s degree is required for licensure and certification in speech language pathology.

The program is completed in five full-time semesters for students with an undergraduate degree in CSD. Leveling coursework is completed in one academic year for students with undergraduate degrees outside CSD. Part-time program options are available and individualized to the needs of the student. Please reach out if you have questions about a possible part-time program option.

No, the GRE is no longer required for admission to the Rockhurst University Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders program.

To check on the status of a graduate application for admissions please contact Graduate Admissions.

Yes! Rockhurst has an active student organization, Rockhurst University Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association (RUSSLHA) that provides social, philanthropic, and academic enrichment events throughout the year.

A major strength of the Rockhurst University Master of Science in CSD program is the wide variety of clinical practicum experiences available to graduate students. The department has a large network of excellent clinical training opportunities with hospitals, schools, rehabilitation facilities, early childhood, and private practice clinics in the Kansas City area. 

Each student is assigned a clinical and academic advisor and meetings occur at regular intervals throughout the program to support your progression in the program. 

Yes, the Rockhurst CSD program is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation: The Master of Science (M.S.) education program in Speech-Language Pathology (Residential) at Rockhurst University is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard, #310, Rockville, MD 20850; phone: 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700.

Please contact the Financial Aid Office for information regarding financial assistance.

While having a part time job is not discouraged, many students find most of their time during the week taken up with classes, clinical experiences, and studying. It is important that students considering taking a part time job seriously consider their time management skills, as strong academic and clinical performance are imperative to continuation and completion of the program.