The Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders Online Program From Baylor University

Baylor University’s Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences offers a Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) program online, designed for aspiring speech-language pathologists (SLPs) who are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for children and adults with speech, language, and hearing disorders.

After earning a master’s in speech-language pathology online and pursuing your license, you will enter the field as a compassionate and knowledgeable clinician who is prepared to make an impact in the lives of clients and their families.

Speech-Language Pathology Curriculum

Baylor’s online speech-language pathology master’s is designed for service-oriented professionals who are called to assist children and adults with communication, hearing, and swallowing disorders. As a Christian university, Baylor integrates faith into the SLP curriculum and strives to understand all of God’s creation and how it impacts our communication and quality of life.

The online SLP master’s program, Speech@Baylor, is rooted in research, clinical experiences, and real-world competencies that will empower you to serve diverse communities facing communication difficulties in their everyday lives.

The 45-credit SLP online program can be completed in five trimesters (full time) or seven to 11 trimesters (part time). As part of the program, you will be required to complete clinical practica and a clinical internship.

The master’s in speech-language pathology online at Baylor University is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation. Learn more about accreditation for the Speech@Baylor program.

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Courses

The courses that make up the program’s curriculum integrate academic, research, and clinical experiences. As a student in the SLP online program, you will be exposed to current theories, principles, cutting-edge technologies, research methods, and practices.

Upon graduation, you will be prepared to assess, diagnose, and treat communication and swallowing disorders in children and adults with innovative clinical work and evidence-based practice.

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Clinical Practica and Internship

Both full-time and part-time students will complete a total of 400 field hours across three practica and one internship, totaling nine credit hours. The practica are each one credit and require a commitment of 16-20 hours per week. The internship is six credits and requires a commitment of 35-40 hours per week.

During the practica and internship, you will participate in client sessions and provide diagnostics such as treatment plans, lesson plans, and evaluations. You may have virtual client sessions as part of this experience.

As a Speech@Baylor student, a placement specialist from our dedicated field placement team will work with you to find a high-quality internship in your community. Placement specialists do their best to place students as close to their homes as possible, however, placement sites can be located up to 100 miles away.

During the clinical placement experience, your clinical supervisor will offer constructive and ongoing feedback while you complete your field hours. Upon graduation, you will be a competent, evidence-based practitioner, well-prepared to pursue licensure and work in the speech-language pathology field.

Online SLP Admissions

Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences maintains the same admissions standards for our SLP master’s online as we do for our on-campus program.

In order to apply to Speech@Baylor, you must hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university, and an undergraduate GPA of 3.4 or higher is preferred. Undergraduate coursework in the basic sciences is also required.

If you do not have a bachelor’s degree in CSD, you may have to take leveling courses before beginning the graduate-level courses.

To apply, you will need to submit the following items:

  • The online application
  • A resume/curriculum vitae
  • Official transcripts
  • Documented observation hours (if applicable)
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • A personal statement
  • TOEFL/IELTS scores (for international students)
  • GRE not required

Join Our August 2023 Speech@Baylor Cohort

Serve and guide those struggling with speech, language, and hearing challenges.
The final deadline for the August 2023 cohort is July 3, 2023.

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Why Earn Your Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders Online?

Baylor University’s Communication Sciences and Disorders Department is now bringing its 50 years of SLP education experience to online learners. The online program utilizes the same curriculum as the on-campus program and is taught by the same Baylor faculty.

The online SLP master’s program is dedicated to educating those who are motivated to enhance communication abilities and the quality of life for all.

As a Speech@Baylor student, you will attend classes each week via our online campus, which facilitates live, face-to-face interaction between you, your professors, and your peers from wherever you are. Tools like screen sharing, live annotation, and break-out rooms connect you to your peers and professors, enabling you to collaborate in real time.

Visit the student experience page to learn more about the Speech@Baylor online learning experience.