About This Program

The University of Northern Colorado’s online Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology is delivered through UNC’s Extended Campus and designed for entry-level employment preparation. This three-year master’s degree program accommodates non-traditional students with work or family obligations through mostly online delivery. Students visit the Greeley campus for 2-3 weeks during the first summer for laboratory and hands-on experiences. Clinical training is completed through partnerships with clinical supervisors at students’ employment sites or communities. The program is fully accredited by the CAA.

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Typical Curriculum Structure

Typical Admissions Requirements

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a minimum 3.0 GPA and complete specific prerequisite courses such as phonetics, speech and language development, anatomy and physiology of speech mechanisms, audiology, biological sciences, physical sciences, statistics, and social sciences, typically with grades of B or better in SLP-related courses.

Graduates of UNC’s program are prepared for entry-level employment as licensed speech-language pathologists, eligible for ASHA certification and state licensure, ready to practice in schools, hospitals, clinics, and community settings nationwide.