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Delaware Speech Pathology Master’s Programs
Becoming a speech-language pathologist (SLP) means pursuing a career that allows you to make a difference in people’s lives every day. For East Coast SLP candidates, speech pathology master’s programs in Delaware are limited but challenging, preparing graduates to work in the field of speech pathology.
Emerson College • Boston, MA
Master of Science in Communication Disorders
Enrollment Type
Full-Time and Part-Time
Length of Program
As few as 20 months
Credits
72
Admission Requirements
- Official Transcripts
- Résumé
- Letters of Recommendation
- Essay
- Interview
Pepperdine University • Malibu, CA
Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology
Enrollment Type
Full-Time and Part-Time
Length of Program
20-32 Months
Credits
53
Admission Requirements
- Completed undergraduate degree (BA/BS), with an overall GPA of 3.000 or higher.
- Official transcripts for all previous college coursework.
- Completion of required foundational courses in communicative disorders.
- Applicants who have not completed the required foundational courses may be admitted to complete those courses in advance of full admission to the program.
- Three letters of recommendation by people familiar with your background and potential for success as a speech-language pathologist
- Statement of interest
Find the Best Delaware Speech Pathology Program for You
Each state has its own requirements for registering or licensing speech-language pathologists. If you wish to practice as a speech pathologist in Delaware, it’s important to be aware of the licensing requirements in that state. Only you can decide if speech pathology programs in Delaware are right for you.
Delaware’s SLP license requirements include:
- A master’s degree in speech pathology.
- Completion of at least 400 hours of supervised clinical experience, with a minimum of 25 hours in clinical observations and at least 375 hours of direct patient contact.
- At least 325 practicum hours completed at the graduate level.
- At least 36 weeks of full-time, on-the-job experience at 35 hours per week, or the part-time equivalent, with a total of 1,260 hours. At least 80% of those hours must be spent in direct patient contact.
- Mentorship under an ASHA-certified speech-language pathologist.
- Attainment of at least a “3” score in core skills on the SLP Clinical Fellowship Skills Inventory Form.
- At least the nationally accepted passing score on the national examination.
- A completed application form and payment of required fees.
The information regarding state licensure requirements was collected from the State of Delaware website in November 2021. 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.
Speech pathology master’s programs are designed to prepare future SLPs for these rigorous requirements.
Getting into a speech pathology program in Delaware requires a bachelor’s degree and completion of prerequisite courses such as Phonetics and Phonology, Speech Science, Speech-Language Development, Clinical Principles for Management of CSD and Intro to Audiology. A grade of at least a B in each of these prerequisite courses is required. Completion of neuroanatomy and neurophysiology courses are also recommended.
On-Campus and Online Speech Pathology Programs in Delaware
As the second-smallest state in the country, it should be no surprise that options are limited for those considering SLP programs in Delaware. In fact, there is only one master’s program in speech pathology in the state that is accredited by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), and it’s offered by the University of Delaware.
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Last updated in January 2022
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