Speech@Emerson | Online

Emerson’s online Master of Science (MS) in Communication Disorders prepares students to address an array of communicative challenges their clients may face across their life spans.

Application fee waivers available.

No GRE Required — At Emerson College, we value your potential and desire to provide life-changing support to clients over test scores.
Scholarships Available — Eligible students may qualify for scholarships. Connect with your admissions counselor to explore scholarship opportunities.
2 Program Tracks — Earn your degree in as few as 20 months with an accelerated 5-term track, or pace your studies over 36 months with a flexible 9-term option.

Earn A Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology

#9ranked on U.S. News & World Report’s 100 Best Jobs list¹

$95,410median annual salary for SLPs²

400hours of clinical placement experience

Pursue a Top-Ranked Career as an SLP Online

Speech@Emerson is designed by the same exceptional faculty who teach in the on-campus program. The online program can prepare you for practice in speech pathology, audiology, and occupational therapy settings. You will graduate as a generalist, with the ability to work with people of various ages who live with a range of challenges, such as autism, swallowing disorders, and aphasia.

Supportive and close-knit community.
Foundational courses offered online.
Hands-on experience at clinical sites.

Employment for speech-language pathologists is projected to grow 18 percent from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations.³

As life expectancy increases, early intervention for children with speech, language, and cognitive disorders is becoming more prevalent. This means more speech-language pathologists are needed to make an immediate impact on those struggling to communicate. Take the next step in your career and deliver essential care as a speech-language pathologist to diverse clients in your community.

Request More Information

Help your future clients find their voices with Speech@Emerson.

Emerson College partners with 2U to support the delivery of this online program. Emerson College has full control over the program, including all core academic functions. Click here to learn more about 2U’s roles and responsibilities.

¹100 Best Jobs. U.S. News & World Report External link:. Retrieved May 2025.
²U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics External link:. (2025). Occupational Outlook Handbook, Speech-Language Pathologists. Retrieved May 2025.
³U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics External link:. (2025). Occupational Outlook Handbook: Speech-Language Pathologists. Retrieved May 2025.