Indiana Speech Pathology Master’s Programs

If you live in or near the Hoosier State, you can choose from a variety of speech pathology master’s programs in Indiana, including a few that were recently launched.

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  • Prepares you to pursue certification as an SLP generalist
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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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Which Speech Pathology Master’s Program in Indiana Is Right for You?

Graduating from an accredited speech pathology/speech therapy program in Indiana will help you meet Indiana’s SLP licensing requirements. To become a licensed speech-language pathologist in Indiana, you will need to successfully complete:

  • A master’s degree in speech pathology
  • 400 clock hours of supervised clinical experience
  • A clinical fellowship

This information was gathered from ASHA’s Indiana licensing requirements page in November 2021. Please check with your state for the most current information and any additional requirements you may need for SLP licensure.

When looking for a speech therapy program in Indiana, you should consider many factors. Look for an accredited program that can offer you plenty of opportunity to gain clinical experience and help you find a clinical fellowship.

If you’re interested in a specialized track, such as bilingual speech pathology, working with clients who have autism or continuing on to a research doctorate, explore speech-language pathology (SLP) master’s programs that offer those options. Not every SLP program in Indiana has specialized options or doctoral programs.

You may also be interested in the funding opportunities that speech pathology programs in Indiana may offer to master’s-level students. Refer to individual institutions for this information. You can also inquire about scholarships or about working as a research assistant to help pay for your education.

Each program has different strengths, so you may want to investigate each of them until you find a program that meets your needs. You can also consider online programs if on-campus programs aren’t a good match for you. Only you can decide if a speech pathology/speech therapy program in Indiana is right for you.

On-Campus and Online Speech Pathology Master’s Programs in Indiana

SLP programs in Indiana are offered by institutions accredited by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). The programs are spread throughout the state, allowing you to find an ASHA-accredited program that is easily accessible from your home. Following is a list of accredited programs.

Ball State University

Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology

Muncie, Indiana

Name of Degree: Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology

Enrollment Type: Full-Time

Length of Program: 2+ years

Credits: 56

Concentrations: N/A

Admission Requirements:

  •  Bachelor’s degree 
  • Three letters of recommendation 
  • Official transcripts 
  • Letter of intent
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Indiana State University

Department of Applied Clinical and Educational Services

Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology

Terra Haute, Indiana

Name of Degree: Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology

Enrollment Type: N/A

Length of Program: N/A

Credits: 69

Concentrations: N/A

Indiana University – Bloomington

College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences

Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology

Bloomington, Indiana

Name of Degree: Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology

Enrollment Type: Full-Time

Length of Program: 2 years

Credits: 36

Concentrations:

Bilingual Track

Admission Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in speech and hearing sciences or communication disorders (preferred, otherwise student must take additional courses)
  • Course prerequisites (Phonetics, Speech Anatomy and Physiology, Child Language Development, Acoustics/Speech Science, Audiology/Hearing Science, biological sciences, physical sciences, social/behavioral sciences, and statistics)
  • Personal statement
Learn more about the Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology from Indiana University – Bloomington

Purdue University

Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology

West Lafayette, Indiana

Name of Degree: Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology

Enrollment Type: Full-Time

Length of Program: 2 years

Credits: 30+

Concentrations: N/A

Admission Requirements:

  • 3.0 GPA
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts from all institutions attended
  • CV or Resume
  • Personal essay
  • Diversity essay
  • Video response to question prompt
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Saint Mary's College

Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology

Notre Dame, Indiana

Name of Degree: Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology

Enrollment Type: Full-Time

Length of Program: 2 years

Credits: 58+

Concentrations: N/A

Admission Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree  
  • 3.0 cumulative GPA
  •  Official transcripts from every college or university attended 
  • Three letters of recommendation 
  • Personal statement 
  • Brief video interview 
  • GRE scores (use code 6970). Only scores submitted to code 6970 will be considered 
Learn more about the Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology from Saint Mary's College

Last updated in January 2022

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