Graduate Degree Program

Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (M.S.)

UTEP’s Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology prepares students to provide evidence-based culturally and linguistically responsive services across the lifespan. Through rigorous coursework, closely supervised clinical education, and experiences in El Paso’s multilingual Border Community, students develop the knowledge and clinical reasoning needed for professional practice.

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Program Requirements

Total Credits: 51 semester hours
Includes: Academic coursework, *five semesters of clinical practicum
Completion Options:
- Thesis option (oral defense required)
- Non thesis option (capstone paper, qualifying exam, and comprehensive exam)

All degree requirements must be completed within six years of admission.
*Six semesters maximum, with majority of students completing in five semesters.

Thesis, Non-Thesis Option
Non-Thesis Option	Thesis Option
Required Courses: 37	Required Courses: 34
SLP 5331 Research in SLHS/Thesis 1	SLP 5335 Fluency Disorders
SLP 5335 Fluency Disorders	SLP 5336 Ped 2 - School-Age
SLP 5336 Ped 2 - School-Age	SLP 5337 Adult 2 - Neuro. Speech/Lang
SLP 5337 Adult 2 - Neuro. Speech/Lang	SLP 5339 Voice Assess/Intervention
SLP 5339 Voice Assess/Intervention	SLP 5333 Adult 1 - Dysphagia
SLP 5333 Adult 1 - Dysphagia	SLP 5343 Aug./Alt. Communication
SLP 5343 Aug./Alt. Communication	SLP 5432 Ped 1 - Assess./Inter. 0-5
SLP 5432 Ped 1 - Assess./Inter. 0-5	SLP 5240 Hearing Disorders
SLP 5240 Hearing Disorders	SLP 5241 Craniofacial Disorders
SLP 5241 Craniofacial Disorders	SLP 5338 Autism/Behavior Management
SLP 5338 Autism/Behavior Management	SLP 5234 Cognitive Disorders
SLP 5234 Cognitive Disorders	SLP 5344 Ethics & Client-Centered Care
SLP 5344 Ethics & Client-Centered Care	Practicum:
Practicum:	Required Practicum Courses: 11
Required Practicum Courses: 11	SLP 5101 Clinical Practicum 1
SLP 5101 Clinical Practicum 1	SLP 5102 Clinical Practicum 2
SLP 5102 Clinical Practicum 2	SLP 5303 Clinical Practicum 3
SLP 5303 Clinical Practicum 3	SLP 5304 Clinical Practicum 4
SLP 5304 Clinical Practicum 4	SLP 5305 Clinical Practicum 5
SLP 5305 Clinical Practicum 5	Thesis
Elective	Thesis Required: 6
Minimum 3 hours of the following. Can be taken more than once for credit. 3	SPLP 5398 Thesis
SLP 5142 Probs and Proj in SLP	SPLP 5398 Thesis
SLP 5242 Probs and Proj in SLP	SPLP 5399 Thesis
SLP 5342 Probs and Proj in SLP
Total Hours: 51	Total Hours: 51

Clinical Practicum (11 credit hours)

Students complete supervised clinical practica across multiple semesters and settings.

SLP 5101

SLP 5102

SLP 5303

SLP 5304

SLP 5305

Electives (3 credit hours)

Graduate electives may be taken within or outside the program with advisor approval.

Minimum 3 hours of the following can be taken more than once for credit.

SLP 5142 - Probs and Proj in SLP
SLP 5242 - Probs and Proj in SLP
SLP 5342 - Probs and Proj in SLP

A Full course descriptions are available in the UTEP Graduate Catalog.

Certificate In Bilingual Speech-Language Pathology

Prepare to serve bilingual and multilingual communities with culturally responsive clinical training.

Program Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Bilingual Spanish/English Speech‑Language Pathology enhances academic and clinical preparation for speech‑language pathologists working with individuals who have speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders from Spanish‑only and Spanish‑English bilingual backgrounds.

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Admission Prerequisites

Applicants with a bachelor's degree in a field other than speech-language pathology must complete all required pre-professional coursework, in a prescribed sequence, prior to admission
Basic science coursework required for national certification must also be completed before

Accreditation

The Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology at UTEP is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Heari ng Association (ASHA).

For information on our accreditation, visit our accreditation page HERE.