Frequently Asked Questions
How many students are admitted?
The number varies, but generally about 20 students are admitted for fall and 5 students
are admitted for spring.
Do you offer an accelerated program?
Yes. Students who have an undergraduate degree in a field other than speech-language
pathology may be eligible for the accelerated program. Students initially take only
undergraduate speech-language pathology courses, then add graduate courses as they
fulfill undergraduate requirements. Upon completion of the accelerated program, students
are awarded the M.S. degree in Speech-Language Pathology and are eligible for ASHA
certification and state licensure. Applications for the accelerated M.S. program are
only accepted for the fall semester.
I currently work as a speech-language pathology assistant, are there options for me?
Students who have an undergraduate degree in speech-language pathology or a related
field and are currently employed as an SLP assistant may be eligible for the SLP-A-to-Master's
program. Students who are admitted to the SLP-A to Master's program are able to pursue
their graduate degree while continuing to work as an SLP-A.
Are there graduate assistantships available?
A limited number of graduate assistantships are available. Contact us if you are interested
in applying!
When will decisions be made regarding program admission?
Applicants will be notified of admissions decisions by November 15 for start in the
spring semester and April 15 for start in the fall semester. Incomplete applications
and applications received after published deadlines will not be reviewed.
Next steps...
Ready to apply?
Please submit your application, transcripts, and test scores well in advance of deadlines
published above. For more information about the Graduate School admission process,
as well as the online application, please click here.
Program Cost
ULM has long been known for providing quality education at an affordable cost. Cost
per credit hour varies based upon the number credit hours taken per semester, and
approximate tuition and fee information is provided by the University Controller. Approximate cost of attendance can be found here.
Graduate Catalog
The catalog outlines university policies, tuition and fees, extensive program and
degree information, and serves as your primary resource for all matters pertaining
to your graduate studies and campus life. Click the links below for catalog information
specific to each program.
Speech-Language Pathology, M.S.
Still have questions?
Contact our program coordinator for more information:
Dr. Johanna Boult
Program Director, Speech-Language Pathology
College of Health and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Sugar Hall 105
318-342-1392
boult@ulm.edu
Dr. Patti Calk
Graduate Coordinator, School of Health Professions
College of Health and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Caldwell Hall 111
318-342-1610
calk@ulm.edu
Graduate School