Masters Program in CSD
Clinical training for any setting
Graduates of the Master of Science (M.S.) program in communication sciences and disorders at Penn State University Park are prepared to work as speech-language pathologists in any clinical environment, including educational, clinical, and medical settings.
About the Program
About the Program
Learn more about becoming a Speech-Language Pathologist
Find out what sets us apart
Academics & Capstone
Academics & Capstone
See the core coursework and mentored research opportunities
View the requirements
Clinical Education
Clinical Education
Explore opportunities to develop clinical skills
Learn about placements
How to Apply
How to Apply
Read about the admissions requirements and start your application
Review the application processOur students learn to integrate theory, current best practice, and evidence-based research to develop their clinical skills. Opportunities to practice clinical skills in hands-on training modules, our on-campus clinic, and externship experiences prime our students for success after graduation.
Department Announces Re-Accreditation Site Visit
On March 27 and 28, the program in Speech-Language Pathology at Penn State University Park will be visited by a team of representatives from the Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, as part of our eight-year re-accreditation cycle. Members of the public may provide input about our department’s graduate education programs by:
- Submitting written comments to the CAA (accreditation@asha.org) on or before March 21 or
- Attending a public meeting at 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 27. The public meeting will be held in 111 Research Center A, 743A Hastings Road, at the University Park campus and via Zoom. Visitors attending the meeting in-person may park in the lots directly in front of or behind Research Center A. All written comments must include the commenter’s name, address, phone number, and relationship to the program in order for accreditation staff to verify the source of the testimony. All comments must be signed.
Comments should be submitted to:
Accreditation Public Comment
Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA)
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
2200 Research Boulevard, #310
Rockville, MD 20850
accreditation@asha.org
Fax: 301-296-8570
The Master of Science degree (M.S.) education program in speech-language pathology (residential) at The Pennsylvania State University is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard #310, Rockville, Maryland 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700.
Any concerns specific to the program's accreditation status should first be addressed to the program and Penn State and then to the CAA.