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TWU Speech Language Pathology Master's Degree Program

Speech Language Pathology (SLP) Services

To address the shortage of master's level SLPs in Texas schools, a partnership was formed with Texas Education Service Centers (ESCs), Texas Woman's University (TWU), Texas Education Agency (TEA), and local educational entities to provide a master's degree program for both in-field and out-of-field students.  The program, fully accredited by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), utilizes videoconferencing, web-based instruction, and clinical experiences on school campuses, hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, rehabilitation centers, and special summer camps. Successful program completion prepares graduates to apply for Texas licensure in speech pathology and ASHA certification.

Additional questions may be directed to Region 18 (432) 563-2380

 

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    • This program is solely designed for students who commit to working in the schools of Texas following TWU graduation.  Candidates who do not wish to work in Texas schools are not eligible for admission to this program. 
    • Individuals who do not have a bachelor’s degree in the speech or communication field are required to take “leveling” coursework, either through TWU or through an ASHA-approved university. 
    • TWU offers a Bilingual certification in addition to the SLP master’s degree.  The purpose is to better serve children receiving speech therapy services in a language other than English.
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  • Complete a total of 61 semester credit hours over seven semesters broken down into:

    • 41 credit hours of required coursework
    • Two credit hours of electives
    • 18 credit hours of clinic (practicum) over six of the seven total semesters
    • Other requirements:
      • If you are an out-of-field student, you may be required to take an additional clinic semester;
      • You must secure and maintain sponsorship from an approved Texas educational entity throughout the program;
      • Before degree completion and graduation, you must pass a comprehensive exam;
      • After graduation, you will be eligible to be licensed and certified to work in any setting. However, as a distance student, you must commit to working as an SLP in the schools for a period of time after graduation.

    A full list of courses, degree requirements, and additional program requirements are available in the course catalog (Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology).

  • If you are interested in Cycle 14 of the SLP Master’s Degree Distance Venue, please register for one Cycle 14 Information Meeting. 

    Attendance of one full Information Meeting is a mandatory part of the application process. You will not be considered for acceptance into the SLP Master’s Degree Distance Venue unless you have attended one full Information Meeting.

    If accepted into the Cycle 14 SLP Master’s Degree Distance Venue, classes will begin in Summer 2027.

    All Cycle 14 Information Meetings will begin at 4:30 pm Central Time via Zoom.

    Register by clicking one of the links below:

    Participants interested in Cycle 14 that do not have an undergraduate degree in speech-language pathology, will need to complete Leveling coursework. Leveling coursework will be discussed during the Information Meeting. You may find additional information here: Leveling Coursework

    NOTE: if you choose to attend an Information Meeting after February 2026, you may not have enough time to complete all Leveling course work required to begin the Cycle 14 cohort.

    We look forward to seeing you at the Cycle 14 Meetings, future SLPs of Texas!

     

    For more information click this link 

     

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    • Leveling program applications in time for Cycle 12 must be entered by April 1, 2022.  The leveling courses must be completed before May 26, 2023.
    • Completing leveling course work does not guarantee admission into the master’s degree program.
    • The pre-master’s SLP leveling program contains seven three-credit hour courses (total of 21 credit hours).
    • Universities that offer leveling courses online can be found at About EdFind | ASHA.
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    • TWU Master of Science in Speech-Pathology (includes degree plan, etc.)

    MS in Speech-Language Pathology | Texas Woman's University

    • TWU Distance Education SLP Degree & Admission Details

    Distance Education SLP Degree & Admission Details | TWU

    • TWU Pre-Leveling Program Information

    Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology | Texas Woman's University Catalog

    • TWU Certificate in Bilingual Speech-Language Pathology

    Post-baccalaureate Certificate in Bilingual SLP | TWU

    • American Speech Language Hearing Association

    Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) Jobs, Audiology Jobs, and Career Information

    • TWU SLP Student Outcome Data

    SLP Student Outcome Data | Texas Woman's University

    • Texas Department SLP Assistant Licensing Requirements

    Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists Homepage

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