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Kansas Speech Pathology Master’s Programs

For those who want to work as a speech-language pathologist, one of the first steps is getting the right education. Whether you want to study and work in a different state or are looking for programs near home, it can be helpful to understand the application and licensure requirements. There are several speech pathology master’s programs in Kansas that meet professional certification requirements.

Find the Best Kansas Speech Pathology Program for You

Each state has its own requirements for registering or licensing speech language pathologists. The SLP license requirements in Kansas include a master’s degree in speech pathology. If you’re considering attending an SLP program in Kansas, this guide may help you learn more about speech therapy master’s degrees offered at multiple universities in the state. Only you can decide if a particular master’s in speech pathology program in Kansas is right for you.

Master’s in speech therapy programs are accredited by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and its accrediting body, the Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA).

In addition to a accredited master’s program, other Kansas SLP requirements include:

  • 400 hours of supervised clinical practicum, with at least 325 hours completed at the graduate level (per KDADS application requirements)
  • 9 months supervised postgraduate professional experience
  • Passing the ETS Praxis exam for Speech-Language Pathology and having ETS send official scores to KDADS (recipient code 7272)

Applicants who complete the education and clinical practicum but not the supervised postgraduate professional experience, the exam, or both may apply for a 12-month temporary license that can be renewed once. This licensure information was verified against current KDADS application materials and Kansas regulations (last reviewed 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.

As you research Kansas speech therapy programs, here are a few things to consider.

  • Curriculum: While the program is geared toward helping you become a speech pathologist, you may have a specific area of interest. If you’re thinking about specializing in bilingual speech therapy, for example, you’ll want to check whether that area is covered in the curriculum.
  • Admissions requirements: Check your educational history and experience against the SLP program’s minimum requirements, such as GPA, coursework and letters of recommendation.
  • Program length: Check whether programs offer flexibility for a part-time program.
  • Cost: Research loans, scholarships and grants can assist with the cost of an SLP program in Kansas.

On-Campus and Online Speech Pathology Programs in Kansas

The following are speech therapy or speech pathology master’s degree programs in Kansas offered by institutions accredited by ASHA.

There are a variety of in-person and online options as well as part-time and full-time offerings. These programs help prepare students for clinical work in a variety of settings, including schools and health care organizations.

Fort Hays State University

Fort Hays State University publishes student outcome data, including Praxis pass rates and program completion rates that meet (and exceed) CAA benchmarks. Graduate students complete on-campus clinical experiences through the Herndon Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic and also train in schools and healthcare facilities in western Kansas through additional clinical education opportunities and externships. The program encourages students to join the National Student Speech-Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA), which offers numerous community and professional outreach opportunities.

  • Application Deadline: Feb. 1
  • Start Dates: Fall
  • GPA Minimum: 2.5
  • Credit Hours: 52+ (catalog minimum; total hours may vary based on clinical registrations and program requirements)
  • Average Program Length: Five semesters

Kansas State University

Kansas State University in Manhattan offers a comprehensive CAA-accredited SLP master’s degree with a full-time, on-campus (residential) program with entry in either the summer/fall sequence or the spring sequence. The program is designed to prepare students to earn the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) awarded by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Students complete four semesters of supervised practicum at the K-State Speech and Hearing Center, which is the program’s primary site for initial clinical training and community clinical services. Then students complete two 12-week externships, one focused on children and one focused on adults.

  • Application Deadline: Jan. 15 (summer/fall admission) and Oct. 1 (spring admission)
  • Start Dates: Summer/Fall and Spring
  • GPA Minimum: 3.0
  • Credit Hours: 51 total hours (non-thesis option); 56 total credits (thesis option) ~ this includes practicum/externship hours
  • Average Program Length: Six semesters

University of Kansas

The University of Kansas offers a CAA-accredited campus-based master’s degree in speech language pathology that involves coursework at both the KU Lawrence campus and the KU Medical Center campus. Clinical experience is available at several clinics, including the Hartley Family Center for Childhood Hearing and the Schiefelbusch Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic. Students with undergraduate degrees in other fields may need to complete undergraduate prerequisite coursework. Part-time enrollment is listed as an option, but the program is typically completed full-time.

  • Application Deadline: January 5 (Fall admission)
  • Start Dates: Fall
  • GPA Minimum: Competitive admissions (recent admitted GPA range reported by ASHA EdFind: 3.46–4.00)
  • Credit Hours: 51
  • Average Program Length: Five full-time semesters (includes a summer semester)

Wichita State University

At Wichita State University, the CAA-accredited master’s in speech language pathology prepares students to prepares graduates for SLP practice across diverse educational and medical settings, including evaluation and treatment of communication and swallowing disorders. Students participate in clinical practicum working in the WSU Evelyn Hendren Cassat Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic before completing at least two off-campus practicum experiences in medical and educational settings. Sufficient clinical hours will satisfy the requirements for the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP). Prerequisites include coursework in areas such as applied phonetics and auditory development/disorders, plus additional CSD prerequisites (e.g., acoustic/perceptual phonetics; anatomy & physiology of speech/auditory systems; aural rehabilitation; early language development; neuroscience of CSD; and communication in special populations).

  • Application Deadline: Feb. 1
  • Start Dates: Fall
  • GPA Minimum: 3.0
  • Credit Hours: 57
  • Average Program Length: Five to six semesters

Last updated February 2026