4+1 Bachelor/Master in Speech-Language Pathology

Program: 4+1 Bachelor’s/Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology
Degree awarded: Bachelor of Science, Master of Science
Total credit hours: 178-187
Clinical Opportunities/Externship Placements: Students complete 400 supervised clinical practice hours over the course of four full-time semesters.

Online Academic Catalog Details / Required Courses

About the Speech-Language Pathology Program

Thiel College’s Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology is designed to prepare graduates with the knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience needed to provide entry-level services to a wide range of clients and support their communities. Students will gain both scientific knowledge and cultural awareness related to human communication, its differences, and its disorders. Our program is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

At Thiel College, the master’s degree courses in speech-language pathology prepare students to:

Demonstrate an understanding of SLP foundations and professional practices.
Establish an understanding of screening, assessment, evaluation, and diagnosis.
Indicate an understanding of planning, implementation, and evaluation of treatment.
Exhibit clinical competence in screening, assessment, evaluation, and diagnosis.
Observe in our on-campus clinic from day one and each semester in the program.
Complete a six-credit externship in a school setting and in a medical setting to provide experience across the scope and continuum of the speech language profession.
Sit for licensure and educational credentialing in the state of Pennsylvania. We can also assist with requirements and applications outside of Pennsylvania.

Our program is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

4+1 Curriculum

Our four-year Communication Sciences & Disorders degree is your starting point entry into Thiel’s graduate program. The 4+1 program is the ideal pathway for a seamless transition from college into graduate school so that you can graduate with a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology in fourteen months!

The program also includes clinical practice through real-world training. Courses are carefully sequenced to build a strong foundation, starting with the basics of speech, communication, and swallowing disorders. Later, students dive into specialized courses focusing on specific groups, like children or adults, combining seminars and hands-on clinical work for a well-rounded experience.

By the end of the program, students will be ready to start their careers as speech-language pathologists and make a meaningful impact right after graduation.

Scholarship Opportunities

Thiel College offers scholarships to undergraduate students for reasons such as academic success, community service or involvement, exemplary leadership and more! The scholarships available to communication sciences and disorders majors include:

Marion G. Resch Science Scholarship at Thiel College
The Maenpa Family Biotechnology Endowed Scholarship Fund at Thiel College
J. Scott Morrison Endowment for Science and Religion
TWC Amelia Earhart Scholarship
Dr. Sonya M. Wilt Endowed Scholarship
Irene Wintersteen Memorial Science Scholarship

Visit our Financial Aid page to learn more about the types of aid available to students.

Clubs & Organizations

It's easy to get involved on campus! Joining a student club or organization is an excellent way to meet others and gain leadership experience. A communication sciences and disorders major might be interested in the following clubs and orgs:

National Student Speech Language and Hearing Association
Sigma Xi (Scientific Research Society)
Beta Beta Beta (National Biology Honorary)
Nu Rho Psi (National Neuroscience Honorary)

Visit our Campus Life page to see a full list of student clubs and organizations.

Alumni & Careers

Thiel College graduates with a degree in speech-language pathology are in demand! Graduates can work in different fields such as:

Educational facilities
Hospitals
Nonresidential health care facilities
Residential health care facilities
Private practice

Thiel graduates have gone on to pursue rewarding careers as speech and language pathologists, teachers and clinical assistants. Jackson Memorial Hospital (Miami, FL), Chardon High School (Chardon, OH), Blue Cross of Western PA (Pittsburgh, PA), Mercer Co. Behavioral Health Commission (Sharon, PA), Good Samaritan Hospital Home Care (Goshen, NY), and Frederick County Public Schools (Frederick, MD) are among the many employers hiring Thiel graduates.

Learn More About Thiel’s 4+1 Bachelor’s/Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology Program

Thiel’s four-year Communication Sciences & Disorders degree gets you ready to join Thiel's graduate program right away. The 4+1 program makes it easy to move from college to graduate school, so you can earn a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology in just 14 months!

The Master of Science (M.S.) education program in speech-language pathology (residential, distance) at Thiel College 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, (800) 498-2071 or (301) 296-5700.