Overview

This Speech-Language Pathology major at Missouri State University engages its students in the comprehensive philosophy of human communication.

Students majoring in speech-language pathology study communication disorders as well as swallowing disorders by focusing on the components of speech and language:

Sound production
Pitch and tone
The mechanical components of breathing
Interpretation of signs and symbols used to communicate

Other social aspects of communication

Careers

A speech-language pathologist works with children and adults to:

Identify, assess, treat and prevent speech and language disorders

Participate in assessment and treatment of swallowing disorders
Help individuals who have suffered brain trauma to relearn language and speech skills
Educate individuals on how to use augmentative and assistive systems of communication
Counsel individuals with speech and language disorders and their families or caregivers to understand their disorders and to communicate more effectively in educational, social and work settings
Advise individuals and the community on how to prevent speech and language disorders

Programme Structure

Modules included:

Clinical Assessment and Intervention of Voice, Speech and Swallowing Disorders
Phonological Disorders in Children
Conceptually Accurate Signed English
Neural Bases of Human Communication
Language and Cognitive-Linguistic Disorders in Adults
Anatomy and Physiology of Speech
Cultural and Linguistic Diversity

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

We review completed applications for admission on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Springfield, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the free online application for admission.

Submit digital, unofficial copies by uploading .pdf or .jpg files to the application system.

The SAT and ACT tests are not required for international students.

Have your IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE scores sent to Missouri State University.

Complete the Statement of Financial Support (download and save the PDF to complete the form) and request a copy of your bank statement or letter from your bank documenting available funds. Submit digital copies by uploading .pdf or .jpg files to the application system.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

21198 USD / year

≈ 21198 USD / year
Out-of-State

20460 USD / year

≈ 20460 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10828 USD / year

≈ 10828 USD / year

Living costs

Springfield

United States

725 - 1020 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Springfield

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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