  {"id":5552,"date":"2025-09-11T10:10:02","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T14:10:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/?post_type=program-page&#038;p=5552"},"modified":"2026-01-30T14:48:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T19:48:08","slug":"ma-speech-language-pathology","status":"publish","type":"program-page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/ma-speech-language-pathology\/","title":{"rendered":"Speech Language Pathology"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='program-hero'><div class='top-part'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><div class='content-area'><h1 id=\"content-start\">Speech Language Pathology<\/h1><p class=\"program-info\"><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?degree_type=ma\">MA<\/a> &bull; <a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?program_type=masters\">Master's<\/a><\/p><div class='image-holder'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/082322_speech-language-pathology-ma-hero.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/082322_speech-language-pathology-ma-hero.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Pathology student works with a young student.\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='bottom-part'><div class='wrapper'><div class='content-area'>\n<p>Ready to help others find their voice\u2014and discover your own? The Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology at 糖心vlog prepares students for rewarding careers as licensed clinicians in hospitals, schools, rehab centers and private practice. This program can be completed in as few as 6 semesters (including summers) if you have a background in communication disorders, or in 8 semesters without a background. This accredited, hands-on program combines expert faculty, real-world clinical training and cutting-edge research to prepare you for success.<\/p>\n<p>Accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), this residential program offers rigorous academic training and hands-on clinical experience.<\/p>\n<p>Graduates are eligible for New Jersey licensure and ASHA certification upon completing the Clinical Fellowship year, meeting current certification standards. Whether you&#8217;re passionate about working with children, supporting stroke survivors or innovating in the field, Montclair will give you the foundation to thrive\u2014and the opportunity to change lives through communication.<\/p>\n<p>Why choose Montclair?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>ASHA-accredited program<\/li>\n<li>Hands-on clinical training starting early<\/li>\n<li>Expert faculty and personalized mentorship<\/li>\n<li>Can complete program in two years (6 semesters) with prerequisites<\/li>\n<li>High job placement rates in healthcare, education and private practice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.montclair.edu\/programs\/speech-language-pathology-ma\/\">See the curriculum<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"prpl-button-row\"><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/csdcas.liaisoncas.com\/\">Apply Now<\/a><\/span><span class=\"prpl-button ghost-red\"><a href=\"https:\/\/graduate.montclair.edu\/register\/grad-inquiry\">Request Info<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><aside><p><strong>Program Format<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?modality=in-person\">In-person<\/a><\/p><p><strong>College or School<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?college=cchl\">College for Community Health<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Area of Study<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?area_of_study=health-medicine-and-the-sciences\">Health, Medicine and the Sciences<\/a><\/p><p><span class='prpl-button full-width'><a href=\"https:\/\/graduate.montclair.edu\/portal\/graduate-events\">Upcoming Admissions Events<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/aside><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"prpl-band no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>Featured Faculty<\/h2>\n<p class='a11y-label'><!-- fetch cache:  0.94 ms --><!-- decode:  0.12 ms --><!-- output:  0.03 ms --><\/p><ul class=\"profile-grid\"><li><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"profile-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" alt=\"Lesley Sylvan profile photo\" data-original-image=\"\/profilepages\/media\/9209\/user\/lesleysylvan.jpeg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/profilepages\/media\/9209\/user\/lesleysylvan.jpeg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"profile-text\"><span class=\"name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~sylvanl\">Lesley Sylvan<\/a><\/span><span class=\"title\">Chairperson<\/span><span class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:sylvanl@montclair.edu\">sylvanl@montclair.edu<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"profile-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" alt=\"Michael Boyle profile photo\" data-original-image=\"\/profilepages\/media\/7351\/user\/092315_4242_Michael_Boyle_-2.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/profilepages\/media\/7351\/user\/092315_4242_Michael_Boyle_-2.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"profile-text\"><span class=\"name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~boylemi\">Michael Boyle<\/a><\/span><span class=\"title\">Associate Professor<\/span><span class=\"phone\"><a class=\"a11y-phone-number\" href=\"tel:973-655-7303\">973-655-7303<\/a><\/span><span class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:boylemi@montclair.edu\">boylemi@montclair.edu<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band lt-gray no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>Admission Requirements<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Equivalent of a U.S. bachelor\u2019s degree.<\/li>\n<li>Applicants with non-U.S. degrees: Please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/graduate\/how-to-apply\/international-applicants\/\">international applicants page<\/a> to review U.S. degree equivalency information.<\/li>\n<li>Applicants with a GPA below 3.2 (undergraduate degree) or 3.0 (graduate degree) will not be considered for admission.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Application Checklist<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Application Deadline<\/strong>: January 15 for Summer; February 15 for Fall.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Online Application<\/strong>: Applications are submitted via the <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/csdcas.liaisoncas.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Communication Sciences and Disorders Centralized Application Service<\/a> (CSDCAS). To apply, select &#8220;糖心vlog&#8221; in the &#8220;Add Program&#8221; section of the CSDCAS application. For assistance with the CSDCAS application, visit their <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/help.liaisonedu.com\/CSDCAS_Applicant_Help_Center\" target=\"_blank\">help center<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Transcript<\/strong>: One from each college attended.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Essays\/Personal Statement<\/strong>: Please write one integrated essay providing a response to each of the following questions:\n<ul>\n<li>What are your goals for graduate study and your future career?<\/li>\n<li>In what ways do your academic background and your professional experiences provide evidence of your potential for success in the program you selected and in your eventual career? Please give specific examples of relevant coursework and\/or experience.<\/li>\n<li>Is there any further information we should consider in assessing your candidacy?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Letters of Recommendation<\/strong>: Three.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"program-contact-band\"><div class=\"background-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<h2>Questions? We&#8217;re Here to Help.<\/h2>\n<p>If you have any general questions regarding the application process and requirements, please contact Graduate Admissions.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"contact-card-holder\"><div class=\"contact-card\"><div class=\"narrative\"><p class=\"name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/graduate\/\">Office of Graduate Admissions<\/a><\/p>Get guidance on every step of the application process, from admission requirements and deadlines to transcripts, test scores and next steps toward enrollment. The Office of Graduate Admissions provides the information and resources needed to put forward a strong application.<\/div><div class=\"details\"><ul class=\"contact-list\"><li><svg title=\"envelope icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M0 64l512 0 0 80L256 320 0 144 0 64zM0 448L0 182.8 237.9 346.4 256 358.8l18.1-12.5L512 182.8 512 448 0 448z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"mailto:graduate@montclair.edu\">graduate@montclair.edu<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"phone icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M164.9 24.6c-7.7-18.6-28-28.5-47.4-23.2l-88 24C12.1 30.2 0 46 0 64C0 311.4 200.6 512 448 512c18 0 33.8-12.1 38.6-29.5l24-88c5.3-19.4-4.6-39.7-23.2-47.4l-96-40c-16.3-6.8-35.2-2.1-46.3 11.6L304.7 368C234.3 334.7 177.3 277.7 144 207.3L193.3 167c13.7-11.2 18.4-30 11.6-46.3l-40-96z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"tel:973-655-5147\">973-655-5147<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"map icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M215.7 499.2C267 435 384 279.4 384 192C384 86 298 0 192 0S0 86 0 192c0 87.4 117 243 168.3 307.2c12.3 15.3 35.1 15.3 47.4 0zM192 128a64 64 0 1 1 0 128 64 64 0 1 1 0-128z\"><\/path><\/svg>The Graduate School, 4th Floor<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"contact-card\"><div class=\"narrative\"><p class=\"name\">Program Coordinator: Dr. Kate Nealon<\/p>Get detailed information about the program itself\u2014from curriculum and faculty expertise to research, internships and career outcomes. The program coordinator can explain how the program connects to your academic and professional goals.<\/div><div class=\"details\"><ul class=\"contact-list\"><li><svg title=\"envelope icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M0 64l512 0 0 80L256 320 0 144 0 64zM0 448L0 182.8 237.9 346.4 256 358.8l18.1-12.5L512 182.8 512 448 0 448z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"mailto:nealonk@montclair.edu\">nealonk@montclair.edu<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"map icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M215.7 499.2C267 435 384 279.4 384 192C384 86 298 0 192 0S0 86 0 192c0 87.4 117 243 168.3 307.2c12.3 15.3 35.1 15.3 47.4 0zM192 128a64 64 0 1 1 0 128 64 64 0 1 1 0-128z\"><\/path><\/svg>1515 Broad Street<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"contact-card\"><div class=\"narrative\"><p class=\"name\">Program Coordinator: Dr. Robyn Becker<\/p>Get detailed information about the program itself\u2014from curriculum and faculty expertise to research, internships and career outcomes. The program coordinator can explain how the program connects to your academic and professional goals.<\/div><div class=\"details\"><ul class=\"contact-list\"><li><svg title=\"envelope icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M0 64l512 0 0 80L256 320 0 144 0 64zM0 448L0 182.8 237.9 346.4 256 358.8l18.1-12.5L512 182.8 512 448 0 448z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"mailto:beckerr@montclair.edu\">beckerr@montclair.edu<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"map icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M215.7 499.2C267 435 384 279.4 384 192C384 86 298 0 192 0S0 86 0 192c0 87.4 117 243 168.3 307.2c12.3 15.3 35.1 15.3 47.4 0zM192 128a64 64 0 1 1 0 128 64 64 0 1 1 0-128z\"><\/path><\/svg>1515 Broad Street<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band no-margin next-steps\">\n\t<div class=\"text-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"prpl-row\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"next-steps-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Next Steps<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Wherever you learn\u2014on campus or online\u2014糖心vlog offers the programs, community and support to help you reach your goals. Take the next step today.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"prpl-button-row\"><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/apply-to-montclair-state\/\" class=\"program-sock\">Apply Now<\/a><\/span><span class=\"prpl-button ghost-red\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/request-information\/\" class=\"program-sock\">Request Information<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"next-steps-right\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Learn on Campus<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Immersive classes, vibrant campus life and hands-on experiences that put you at the center of it all. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"prpl-button-row\"><span class=\"prpl-button ghost-red\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/program-finder\/?modality[]=in-person\" class=\"program-sock\">Explore Majors &amp; Minors <\/a><\/span><span class=\"prpl-button ghost-red\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/red-hawk-life\/\" class=\"program-sock\">The Campus Experience<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Learn Online<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>糖心vlog offers the same nationally recognized faculty, engaging coursework and supportive community as our on-campus classes - designed to fit your life. 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