Emerson’s online Master of Science (MS) in Communication Disorders prepares students to address an array of communicative challenges their clients may face across their life spans.

• No GRE required - At Emerson College, we value your potential and desire to provide life-changing support to clients over test scores.
• 20-Month MS - Graduate in as few as 20 months, ready to pursue ASHA certification and assume a fulfilling role as a speech-language pathologist.
• Ranked #32 for Best Speech Pathologist Program - Our program integrates evidence-based practices to prepare you to treat the full spectrum of communication disorders.

Pursue a Top-Ranked Career as an SLP Online

Speech@Emerson is designed by the same exceptional faculty who teach in the on-campus program. The online program can prepare you for practice in speech pathology, audiology, and occupational therapy settings. You will graduate as a generalist, with the ability to work with people of various ages who live with a range of challenges, such as autism, swallowing disorders, and aphasia.

• Hands-on experience at clinical sites
• Foundational courses offered online
• Supportive and close-knit community

Employment for speech-language pathologists is projected to grow 29 percent from 2020 to 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations.

As life expectancy increases, early intervention for children with speech, language, and cognitive disorders is becoming more prevalent. This means more speech-language pathologists are needed to make an immediate impact on those struggling to communicate. Take the next step in your career and deliver essential care as a speech-language pathologist to diverse clients in your community.