The Speech-Language Pathology program at Duquesne gives students an excellent academic
and broad-based clinical education experience at an accelerated pace.
Students in the five-year program progress seamlessly from our pre-professional phase
into the professional phase (graduate program). The Department no longer accepts
applicants with bachelor’s degrees for graduate study.
Here's what you'll find:
The nation's first five-year, accelerated program that guarantees students a bachelor's
and master's degree upon completion (providing students meet academic criteria).
Integrated academics, clinical practice and research.
State-of-the-art equipment and facilities providing real-world experience assessing
and treating speech, language, and hearing problems.
A large and diverse network of externships with dedicated clinical instructors who
teach in real-life settings.
Faculty members committed to teaching and research, bringing students the best academic
and clinical education.
A rich student life with opportunities for fun, athletics, cultural events, networking,
volunteerism, international travel and more.
Accreditation
The master's degree (M.S.) education program in speech-language pathology at Duquesne
University (residential) 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.
Any concerns specific to the program's accreditation status should first be addressed
to the program and Duquesne University and then to the CAA. File a complaint against program.
Program Information
The nation's first five-year, accelerated program that guarantees students a bachelor's
and master's degree upon completion (providing students meet academic criteria).
The Pre-Professional Phase (six semesters) includes University undergraduate core
requirements plus coursework selected to provide a liberal arts education, a basis
in the sciences, and critical thinking skills to prepare students for the Professional
Phase.
Students progress through the program without the need to reapply to the graduate
phase or take GREs. Students earn a B.S. in Health Sciences after the Spring semester
of the 4th year of the program and a M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology at the end
of the 5th year of the program.
Years 4 & 5
The two-year Professional Phase (six semesters) graduate program includes specialized
knowledge and skills required to become professionally certified as a Speech-Language
Pathologist. In the program, students earn a Bachelor of Sciences in Health Sciences
degree after completing the first two semesters of the Professional Phase curriculum
and receive a Master of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology four semesters
later. Students completing the Pre-Professional and Professional Phases of the program
at Duquesne are eligible to apply for clinical certification by the American Speech-Language-Hearing
Association, licensure to practice from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and for
Pennsylvania teacher certification.
On-Campus Clinical Experience
Year 4 students are in the 1st Year Professional Phase of the program. Throughout
this phase, students will see 2-3 clients per week on-campus at the Duquesne Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic.
Externship Placements
Beginning with the Fall semester of the 5th year, students are assigned externship
placements off campus. Fall and Spring placements are within the Pittsburgh region.
Summer semester of the 5th year, students have the opportunity to select placements
anywhere in the country.
Students also have the option of completing a thesis as part of the Professional Phase.
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Built To Impact The Lives Of Others
Distinctly DUQ SLP
1st and top-ranked five-year accelerated Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) Program that
guarantees students a bachelor's degree and master's degree upon completion.
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Guarantee your spot in the Professional Phase.
Students progress through the program without the need to reapply to the graduate
phase or take GREs. Students earn a B.S. in Health Sciences after the Spring semester
of the 4th year of the program and a M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology at the end
of the 5th year of the program.
Student Outcomes
Fifteen years of 100% pass rates on the Praxis exam within six months of graduation.
Three semesters of learning with the clinical and academic faculty in the on-campus
Duquesne University Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic and three semesters of externship
experiences within the Pittsburgh region and potential to study elsewhere the final
semester of the program.
I am grateful for the opportunity to give back to the Duquesne Speech-Language
Pathology program by mentoring students. One of the biggest perks about working in
the Pittsburgh area is the chance to help train students from my alma mater and assist
in preparing them for the start of their careers as SLPs in the very near future!
The master's degree (M.S.) education program in speech-language pathology at Duquesne
University (residential) 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.
