If you want to become a speech language pathologist, enrolling in a speech pathology master’s program is your first step. If you plan to practice in the ‘Land of 10,000 Lakes’, there are a number of speech pathology master’s programs in Minnesota from which to choose. 

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Online MS in Speech-Language Pathology from Pepperdine University

Pepperdine University’s online Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program combines a robust, innovative curriculum rooted in Christian values with a full-time or part-time option that features online learning, on-campus intensive experiences, and comprehensive clinical field practicums to prepare skilled, compassionate students for careers as speech-language pathologists. 

• Full-time (five trimesters) or part-time (eight trimesters) options available.
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• 400+ supervised, clinical learning hours are done at schools/clinics local to students
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Want to Become an SLP? Earn an MS Online at NYU

NYU Steinhardt’s online master of science program in Communicative Sciences and Disorders prepares aspiring speech-language pathologists with a comprehensive professional education.

• Prepares students to pursue SLP licensure 
• Accredited by ASHA’s Council on Academic Accreditation 
• As few as six terms to complete 
• Full-time and part-time plans of study

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Each state has specific requirements for registering or licensing speech language pathologists. To practice in Minnesota, you must be licensed by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). However, if you plan to work in a K-12 school setting, you must also obtain an educator license through the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB).

Minnesota requires SLP license candidates to meet all of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) certification requirements to become licensed. These requirements include: 

Important Update for 2026: As of July 1, 2025, Minnesota law now requires mandatory state licensure for all Speech-Language Pathology Assistants (SLPAs). This ensures that all assistants meet specific educational and clinical standards to practice in any setting within the state.

ASHA also has specific requirements for the knowledge and skills you’ll need to acquire during your education, such as developing an understanding of the biological sciences, social sciences, and statistics. Specifically, ASHA now requires a standalone course in either Physics or Chemistry to satisfy the physical science requirement. The information regarding state licensure requirements was collected from Minnesota’s Department of Health website in February 2026. Please be advised that laws, regulations, and policies may change at any time, so always check with your state for the most up-to-date information.

If you’re considering speech pathology/speech therapy programs in Minnesota, you have a variety from which to choose. It’s important to choose from speech pathology programs in Minnesota that you believe will appropriately prepare you for your career. 

When applying to a speech language pathology school, you may want to ask for details about the courses you’ll take, such as:

Look for a program that lets you focus on the specialty area or with the specific population that you want to work with during your career.

When deciding where to go to school and which program to choose, it’s important to consider your career goals and the licensing requirements you’ll need to meet. If you are planning on moving out of state in the future, it may be a good idea to review that state’s licensing requirements, too. Fortunately, Minnesota is a member of the Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact (ASLP-IC). This allows licensed SLPs to practice more easily in other compact-member states, providing greater career mobility. Only you can decide if an SLP program in Minnesota is right for you. 

The following list of SLP programs in Minnesota is accredited by CAA and offers a combination of coursework and real-world experience to help prepare you for your career. 

Minnesota State University Mankato offers a Communication Sciences and Disorders MS degree program. Students complete courses on a variety of topics, including:

Students also complete an internship, a seminar and a clinical practicum. 

Minnesota State University Moorhead offers a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology degree program. The program boasts a 98.6% three-year average Praxis pass rate and a 100% employment rate for graduates within one year of completion. Students have access to the MSUM Speech-Language Hearing Clinic, giving them experience working with both students and adults. 

Students also have access to high-tech resources, including Visipitch for voice analysis, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) labs, and the Regional Assistive Technology Center. During the program, student activities are likely to include volunteering for speech screenings, presenting at conferences, and attending support groups for people who stutter. 

St. Cloud State University offers a Communication Sciences and Disorders MS. This program is designed to prepare students to work in a variety of settings, including:

The program is offered in two phases:

The university’s Speech-Language and Hearing Clinic gives students the opportunity to work with children and adults. Program graduates are prepared to apply for state licensure as speech-language pathologists. The program offers approximately 9 graduate assistantships annually, which include a stipend and tuition remission.

The University of Minnesota Duluth offers a Master’s of Communication Sciences and Disorders program in speech-language pathology. 

The program has been accredited since 1978. It offers courses and clinical experiences to prepare students for careers as speech language pathologists. 

Course topics may include:

Students also participate in clinical experiences. They complete internships in the Robert F. Pierce Speech-Language-Hearing clinic and affiliated internship sites to gain valuable experience. 

The University of Minnesota – Twin Cities offers an MA in Speech-Language Pathology. This program combines coursework with clinical experiences to prepare students for professional practice. This full-time, in-person program is located at a major research university. Thus, students can collaborate with faculty on research. Students participate in clinical experiences during the summer, which may include working in schools, private practice settings, hospitals, or skilled nursing facilities. 

Information last updated: February 2026