Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology

Program Overview

Nevada State University initiated a graduate program in Speech-Language Pathology (residential) in fall of 2019.  At that time, the degree was a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Speech-Language Pathology. The program is now the Master of Science (M.S.).

Applications are open from October 1st to February 1st for the following fall semester, via CSDCAS.

Please review the web pages below and if you have any further questions about this program, please write to Kayla McDuffie (administrative assistant): Kayla.McDuffie@nevadastate.edu.

Our Mission

Our master’s program aims to equip and empower effective speech-language pathologists to serve as practitioners and researchers to meet the needs of individuals, families, and caregivers impacted by communication and swallowing disorders across their lifespan.

Accreditation Status

The Master of Science (M.S.) education program in speech-language pathology (residential) at Nevada State University is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard, #310, Rockville, MD 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700.

License Requirements

To find out more information regarding the Nevada Licensing Requirements for Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology, visit the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

If you are wondering if our program meets the licensure requirements in other states please visit the Office of the Provost’s page: https://nevadastate.edu/academics/provost/professional-licensure/.

Program Goals

As a Nevada State University master’s degree candidate you will:

• Experience student-centered learning culminating in an M.S. in speech-language pathology.
• Be prepared to successfully complete the Praxis examination as required for application for Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) by the American Speech- Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), and for licensure required by the state of Nevada.

In addition, content-specific goals include the development of the following in all M.S. students:

• Knowledge of human communication disorders (speech, language, hearing and swallowing) across the lifespan
• An understanding of different linguistic and cultural communication norms and disorders
• The ability to assimilate academic material into evidence-based practice
• The ability to think critically and evaluate research relevant to the field of speech-language pathology
• Knowledge of current standards of practice in the speech-language pathology profession including policies and standards of ASHA and state licensing procedures
• Behavior in accordance with ethical standards of the profession in academic research and clinical environments
• The ability to work with other professionals to benefit the care of individuals with communication disorders
• Knowledge of regulations and record keeping in a variety of clinical settings