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Communication Sciences & Disorders Grad Programs

The University of Tulsa’s M.S. degree in speech-language pathology prepares students to evaluate, treat, and research human communication and swallowing disorders.

Speech-language pathology is one of the fastest-growing careers in the U.S., and UTulsa’s master’s degree program ensures graduates are well equipped to maximize their opportunities in the field. Offered by the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, the program combines academic course work with in-depth practical experience and a strong clinical focus. Students begin their supervised clinical work in the university’s speech and hearing clinic, with subsequent practica at various off-campus facilities. The program’s last semester includes practica placements in hospital or rehabilitation settings and in public school settings.

5:1 Student-Faculty Ratio

100% Employment Rate

100% Praxis Pass Rate

Top 100 Private Research Institution

Degree Details

Speech Language Pathology, M.S.

Accreditation

The master’s degree (MS) education program in speech-language pathology (residential) at The University of Tulsa 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.

Kristine Foyil, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BCS-CL Graduate Adviser

Kristine Foyil, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BCS-CL, is an applied associate professor who specializes in the areas of language and literacy development and speech sound disorders. Foyil is a Board-Certified Specialist in Child Language. She currently serves as the graduate adviser and head of the graduate admissions. She is a certified member of the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA) and has received numerous ACE (Award for Continuing Education) for her continuous learning practices. She holds degrees from The University of Tulsa and a doctoral degree from Oklahoma State University.

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My favorite memory from UTulsa is making lifelong friends and learning from the best professors. Classes were tough but they did an incredible job at preparing us for implementing our knowledge and skills in the workplace.
Jacey Bullock, M.S., CCC-SLP Founder and co-owner, KLC Pediatric Therapy

Program Clinical Opportunities & Partners

UTulsa Speech Language Pathology students and faculty with a clinic patient

Cleft Palate Craniofacial Team
Concussion Clinic
High School Social Skills Camp
Articulation Boot Camp
Language Lab
Little Light House, Feeding and AAC groups
The Center for Individuals with Physical Challenges, Cognitive and Memory groups
Therapy Town
SoonerStart
SimLab and standardized patient experiences
Aphasia Support Group, Stuttering Support Group, and Cochlear Implant Support Group
Community SLH Screenings
Oxley Research Expo
Route 66 Conference
And many more!

Professional Opportunities

Photo of UTulsa speech language pathology graduate students at commencement

One out of 10 people in the U.S. has a communication and/or swallowing disorder. Helping people communicate more effectively makes speech language pathology a highly rewarding profession — and one of the Top 15 fastest-growing jobs in America, according to U.S. News & World Report.

Certified speech-language pathologists can serve clients of all ages. Work can be performed in hospitals, schools, rehabilitation clinics, private practices, and more.
Students gain invaluable clinical knowledge and skills in the assessing and treating communication disorders.
Alumni employers include Bixby Public Schools, Broken Arrow Public Schools, Hillcrest HealthCare System, Saint Francis Health System, Tulsa Public Schools, and more.

Photograph of Communication Science and Disorders students at UTulsa

Funding Opportunities

Graduate assistantships that cover tuition and provide a monthly stipend are available and awarded on a competitive basis.
Prospective students may also apply for the Paula Cadogan Graduate Student Scholarship.

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Admission Information

18-20 students accepted annually
Must have at least a 3.0 undergraduate GPA and a 3.5 speech-language pathology undergraduate GPA
Deadline for admission is February 1

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Learn more about the department

Those who study communication and swallowing disorders are focused on people of all ages who demonstrate difficulty developing effective and appropriate communication and swallowing skills or who have lost their ability to communicate and/or swallow because of strokes or traumatic brain injury or other physical problems. Earning a degree in speech-language pathology from The University of Tulsa allows you to take the first step toward reaching your goals.

Communication Sciences & Disorders