The Masters of Science in Speech-Language Pathology at East Tennessee State University is an accredited program focusing on the diagnosis, treatment, and research of communicative disorders in children and adults. Expected program completion is 5 consecutive semesters. The program's curriculum provides intense education on the disorders and conditions that arise in the field.
The goal of receiving a Masters of Science at this institution is to prepare students to enter the work force as competent, well-rounded Speech-Language Pathologists providing the best care to all patients.
The Master's of Science (M.S) education program in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP)
{residential} and Doctor of Audiology (AuD) education program in Audiology {residential}
at East Tennessee State University are accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation
in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing
Association, 2200 Research Boulevard #310, Rockville, Maryland 20850, Ph: (800) 498-2071
or (301) 296-5700.
ETSU M.S (SLP) Program Strategic Plan (2021-2026)
News/Updates
Two ways to get information about the Speech Language Pathology master's program:
1.Virtual Open House Opportunities for M.S. of Speech Language Pathology Program: This will be a 1.5 hour zoom event with information about the Master’s Program in SLP and time for general questions with program faculty.
- Friday, September 13, 2024 (2-4 EST) with Dr Martha Sherrill
- Saturday, October 26, 2024 (9-11 am EST) with Dr Teresa Boggs
- Monday, February 10, 2025 (5-7 pm EST) with Dr Bess Sirmon-Taylor
Please sign up so we know you are interested in attending. We will send a reminder as the event
gets closer along with the zoom link. Email slpprogram@etsu.edu if you have any questions (updated: 05/29/2024)
2. Virtual Information Sessions held by the ETSU Graduate School: These 30-minute info sessions offer prospective domestic and international students an opportunity to join others and speak with a program representative to learn about our competitive graduate program in Speech Language Pathology. Dates and times are:
- Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 5pm EST
- Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 12pm (noon) EST
- Monday, November 18, 2024 at 4pm EST
- Monday, March 10, 2025 at 3pm EST
- Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 11am EST
To sign up for these sessions visit: Virtual Information Sessions (etsu.edu) (posted 5/31/2024)
Graduation Completion Rate
Period |
# Completing on Time | # Completing Later |
# Not Completing | |
2022-2023 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 100% |
2021-2022 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 100% |
2020-2021 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 100% |
3 Year Average | 100% |
Praxis Exam Outcomes
Period |
# of Students Taking Exam | # of Students Passing Exam | Pass Rate (%) |
2022-2023 | 32 | 31 | 96.88% |
2021-2022 | 38 | 38 | 100% |
2020-2021 | 28 | 28 | 100% |
3 Year Average | 98.98% |