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MGH Institute of Health Professions MS in Speech-Language Pathology
MGH Institute of Health Professions

MGH Institute of Health Professions

MS in Speech-Language Pathology

Boston, USA

MSc

English

Full time

Sep 2026

On-Campus

Key Summary

    About: The MS in Speech-Language Pathology provides advanced education in speech and language disorders. The program combines theoretical knowledge with practical experiences to prepare you for a professional career in this field.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates typically find roles as speech-language pathologists in settings such as schools, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and private practice. Potential career paths include working with children and adults in need of speech therapy, research, and consultation.

The Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology at the MGH Institute prepares you to work in both school-based and health care settings. In our comprehensive program, you will learn the breadth and depth of speech-language pathology and have the opportunity to specialize in one of several areas of concentration.

The program's extensive core curriculum and speciality electives span both the educational and medical courses of study. Our rigorous six-semester program helps you develop deep knowledge and skills through our balanced curriculum requiring 69 credits.

You may enrol in an interest area that includes specialized electives, a dedicated practicum, and participation in a mentored learning project. The concentrations we offer are:

Adult Neurogenic Communication Disorders;

Autism Spectrum Disorders;

Early Intervention;

Literacy

Literacy with Preparation for Reading Specialist Licensure

Medical Speech-Language Pathology

Voice Disorders

As a first-year student, you will begin your education with clinical rotations in our state-of-the-art, on-campus Speech, Language, and Literacy Center. With our unique "clinical excellence curriculum," you will develop critical thinking, clinical problem solving, and professional skills. Our approach provides a seamless bridge between the classroom and the clinic.

During your second year, you will also receive clinical placement opportunities over three to four semesters at more than 200 public and private schools, hospitals, rehabilitation centres, and other clinical sites. As the only degree-granting affiliate of Mass General Brigham (MGB), the Institute gives you access to MGB's top hospitals and clinical sites.