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Speech-Language Pathology

Become a speech-language pathologist and provide evidence-based, inclusive services to persons with communication and swallowing disorders across the lifespan.

D’Youville’s Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology will provide you with the knowledge and skills to become a qualified speech-language pathologist through challenging academic courses, interprofessional experiential education and diverse clinical practicums/internships. The program provides rich and diverse clinical opportunities in Buffalo, NY and the surrounding areas. Students complete the full-time 56-credit program in under 2 years within 5 consecutive semesters. 

Job Growth

Did you know the demand for Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) is booming? According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the projected employment growth for SLPs over the next 10 years is a whopping 18%! That's significantly faster than the average growth rate for all occupations.

This means exciting opportunities are on the horizon for aspiring SLPs. Here's why the field is experiencing such growth:

  • Aging population: As our population ages, the need for SLPs to work with older adults experiencing speech, language, and swallowing problems.
  • Increased awareness: There's growing awareness of communication disorders in children and adults, leading to more diagnoses and a greater need for SLP services.
  • Early intervention: Early intervention programs for children with communication delays are becoming more prevalent, requiring more qualified SLPs.
  • Technological advancements: New technologies are creating opportunities for SLPs to deliver services in innovative ways, expanding the field's reach.

Questions? Please email SLPinfo@dyu.edu or reach out to our Program Director, Dr. Lorraine Book, at bookl@dyu.edu or call (716) 829-8486.

Our Mission

The D'Youville University Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) program prepares future speech-language pathologists to provide evidence-based, inclusive services to persons with communication and swallowing disorders across the lifespan. With a commitment to academic excellence and interprofessional collaboration, the program offers innovative graduate academic and clinical education in a diverse urban community. Our program graduates service-minded leaders and professionals focused on improving the health and well-being of others. 

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Clinical Hours

D'Youville has partnerships with a wide variety of clinical placement sites within multidisciplinary settings. Students have the opportunity to work with diverse individuals with a wide range of communication and swallowing disorders across the lifespan in medical and educational settings, starting in their first semester of the program.

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Immersive Learning

In addition to textbook theory, at D'Youville University, you'll become a confident Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) through our innovative experiential learning. 

Inside the SLP Clinical Skills/Teaching Lab and Interprofessional Education and Simulation Center, you will learn to communicate and collaborate effectively with other healthcare professionals, fostering a seamless patient care experience.

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Hub Simulation Center

The Simulation Center inside the Health Professions Hub

Apply Now

If you're passionate about helping people communicate effectively, a career in Speech-Language Pathology could be a rewarding and secure choice.

We are accepting applications through The Council of Academic Programs in Communication Science and Disorders (CAPCSD).

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