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Speech Language Pathology, M.S.

The master of science degree in speech-language pathology combines academic coursework and practical experience to prepare students to evaluate, treat, and conduct research with persons with communication and swallowing disorders in any professional setting.

The program in speech-language pathology takes two years of full time study; specifically, year one includes the fall, spring and the summer semesters, and year two includes the fall and spring semesters. The curriculum covers the knowledge and skills outlined by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) required for certification as a speech-language pathologist, licensure from the Oklahoma Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, and certification for working in the public schools. Additionally, successful graduates are prepared to apply for doctoral study in speech-language pathology and to assume leadership positions in professional organizations.

The University of Tulsa’s Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology is rated as one of the best programs in the U.S. by SpeechPathologyGraduatePrograms.org: “The University of Tulsa SLP master’s program combines excellent Praxis exam pass rates with strong on-time completion rates and a 100 percent employment rate among graduates to make it an excellent choice for students in the heartland.”

Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 20

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

All incoming undergraduate students with a fall 2022 entry and after are eligible for the CaneCareers Job Placement Guarantee as long as they finish their last 60 hours at TU. Students must be eligible for work in the United States upon graduation and meet the requirements for entry into a TU graduate program. Additionally, students participating in the CaneCareers Job Placement Guarantee program must be in good standing financially, ethically and academically with TU in order to be eligible for this benefit.

Career readiness is a foundation from which to demonstrate requisite core competencies that broadly prepare the college-educated for success in the workplace and lifelong career management. The CaneCareers Job Placement Guarantee is a comprehensive career readiness program based on the following eight career readiness competencies identified by the National Association of Colleges and Employers:

Career and self-development
Communication
Critical thinking
Equity and inclusion
Leadership
Professionalism
Teamwork
Technology

PSW Opportunity

3 Years PSW

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

The following minimum test scores meet The University of Tulsa Graduate School proficiency requirement. Exam scores are only valid for two years after the test date, and official scores must be sent directly to the university by the respective testing agency.

TOEFL – 80
IELTS – 6.0
Duolingo – 105
Pearson English International Test – 56
Specific programs may require higher scores on the tests listed above. The following graduate programs currently have the requirements listed below:

College of Arts & Sciences
Clinical Psychology – TOEFL (90), IELTS (6.5), Duolingo (110)I/O Psychology – TOEFL (90), IELTS (6.5), Duolingo (110)

College of Business
All Business Programs – TOEFL (90), IELTS (6.5), Duolingo (110)

College of Engineering & Natural Sciences
Chemical Engineering – TOEFL (85), IELTS (6.5), Duolingo (110)Geosciences – TOEFL (85), IELTS (6.5), Duolingo (110)

College of Health Sciences
All DNP Programs – TOEFL (90), IELTS (6.5), Duolingo (110)Master of Athletic Training – TOEFL (90), IELTS (6.5), Duolingo (110)Speech-Language Pathology Master’s Program – TOEFL (90), IELTS (6.5), Duolingo (110)

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Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States