To Start, You Need
- A degree from an accredited undergraduate institution. The most competitive candidates will have an overall GPA of at least 3.0.
- An undergraduate communication sciences and disorders degree or completion of select prerequisite courses (or equivalents).
Finishing Will Take
- Six semesters over two years
- 400 hours of a supervised clinical practicum
- Completing a thesis or passing comprehensive written and oral examinations
You Can Begin Your Degree In
Fall 2024
You Will Take Classes
On campus and full time
Where This Degree Can Take You
- Into any business or field that needs qualified speech language pathologists, such as education and healthcare settings and organizations
- Into a speech language pathology doctoral program
What You Will Learn:
- To function in the many and varied clinical situations
- The knowledge and skills needed to serve a diverse client base
- The knowledge, skills, and reflective practices necessary for entry-level speech language pathologists
Student Outcome Data
Student Completion
Graduation Year Number Completing Program Within Expected Time Frame Percent Completing Program Within Expected Time Frame
Graduation Year | Number Completing On Time | Number Completing Later Than On Time | Number Not Completing | |
2023 | 25 | 0 | 0 | |
2022 | 30 | 0 | 0 | |
2021 | 28 | 0 | 1 | |
3 Year Average | 98.81% |
Three year average: 98.81%
Praxis Exam Pass Rate
Individuals who received training relevant to the Praxis at Saint Mary's College, report scores to code 0970-St. Mary’s College IN-SLP as both an attending institution and a report recipient.
Graduation Year | Students taking the exam | Students who passed the exam | Pass rate |
2023 | 20 | 17 | 85% |
2022 | 22 | 20 | 90.91% |
2021 | 28 | 26 | 92.89% |
Three year average pass rate: 89.6%
Additional Resources:
Department Strategic Plan 2020-2030
SLP Graduate Handbook 2022-2023