Our program offers coursework leading to the Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Speech-Language Pathology. In addition, completing required course work, laboratory training, and clinical practicum experiences qualifies you for national certification from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (CCC-SLP) and satisfies the requirements for Texas state licensure in speech-language pathology. You can find additional information about careers in speech-language pathology, on our Careers page.

You can gain valuable research experience by working with our faculty members on various projects. You’ll have access to laboratories for research, clinical treatment rooms, a clinic library, a student workroom, and a computer lab. Faculty research areas include:

• Aphasia
• Articulation
• Auditory evoked potential
• Auditory rehabilitation
• Correlates of tinnitus
• Effects of bilingualism and motivation on language behaviors, learning, and therapeutic outcomes
• Hearing technology
• Motor speech disorders
• Speech perception

For more information on our faculty research areas and clinical specialties, please see our individual faculty pages.

UNT’s clinically focused M.S. program offers outstanding hands-on experience to prepare you for work as a practitioner. Along with the on-campus practicum at the UNT Speech and Hearing Center, offsite practicum opportunities are available at more than 100 sites in the region. Sites include hospitals, nursing homes, rehab centers and public schools administering hearing screenings and raising hearing loss awareness. All practicum requirements are closely monitored by a clinical supervisor. Clinical competencies are reviewed each semester with the clinical supervisor. Academic knowledge and clinical competency are also studied through formative and summative assessments at different stages of the programs.

Our students have a 100 percent pass rate on the AHSA Praxis Exam and more than 90% of graduates are employed in the field of Speech-Language Pathology within one year of graduation. For more details on our student outcomes, see our program statistics page.

THE MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.S.) EDUCATION PROGRAM IN SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS IS 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, MD 20850, 800-498-2071 OR 301- 296-5700.

Application Deadlines

• Applications for Fall 2025 Admission to the University of North Texas Speech Language Pathology Masters Program will be accepted beginning Sept 16, 2024. All required application materials must be submitted no later than January 10th, 2025. Materials submitted after January 10th will be subject to rejection by the admissions committee.

The University of North Texas Master of Speech Language Pathology Program application process is competitive, and applying for the program does not guarantee acceptance or admission. The admissions committee considers several factors, including overall GPA, last 60 hours GPA, answers to the Clinical Questions and the Letters of Recommendation to evaluate applicants. The final cohort consists of at least 45 students. Questions about our admissions process should be directed to aslp@unt.edu.

GPA Requirements

Applicants will be required to submit all official transcripts from all universities attended (both undergraduate and graduate transcripts, including community college transcripts)

• Both overall grade point average (GPA) and last 60 hours GPA will be scored and considered for admission into the program.
• While there is no minimum required GPA for admission into the program, scores between 3.0 and 4.0 will have a competitive advantage over those with lower GPAs. This advantage will be greater as GPAs increase.

Required Degree

A bachelor’s degree in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology is required for admission into the program.

** If you do not have a bachelor’s degree in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology, please see this page.

Clinical Questions (500 word limit per question)

A completed Clinical Questions Form is required for all applicants. This form is designed to assess your clinical knowledge through responses to a series of prompts. Please note that your responses to the Clinical Questions prompt should be both complete and concise. The three prompts that applicants are required to respond to are:

• What is your primary goal for applying to the Speech Language Pathology graduate program at UNT? How have you prepared to meet this goal? Have you explored, been exposed to, or have experience in the field of speech-language pathology and if so, how?
• Describe an interest of yours where you are part of a larger community or group. How long have you been involved? How have you contributed to this group? What have you learned from your participation?
• Describe a challenging situation you have faced. How did you deal with the situation? Did you turn to anyone for help? In hindsight, would you do anything differently?

All written composition must be your own work, and not written, in whole or in part, by any other person or any generative artificial intelligence platform, technology, system, or process, including but not limited to ChatGPT (collectively, “Generative AI”). The admissions committee reserves the right to use platforms, technology, systems, and processes that detect content that were created, written, and/or modified, in whole or in part, through the use of Generative AI.

Letters of Recommendation

Three letters of recommendation are required.

• It is preferred that these letters of recommendation be written and sent by individuals who are familiar with your academic background and who can attest to your aptitude for challenging graduate-level academic work, or by speech-language pathologists who have supervised you in a clinical environment.
• Recommendations from individuals outside of academia (e.g., employers, community leaders) should be kept to a minimum

The GRE is no longer required for applications.

Experience

While speech-language pathology specific training, work, and/or research experience may strengthen your application packet, these experiences are not required to be considered for admission.

How to Apply

• For step-by-step instructions on the application process, please visit the Graduate Admissions website.
• This will include details on how to submit all required application materials including transcripts, letters of recommendation and other items.

**Note: Incomplete application portfolios are not reviewed by the admissions committee. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all elements of the application have been received by UNT. Applicants should check their application status and Tasks lists.

Additional Information

For any additional admissions and application related questions, please send an email to aslp@unt.edu. Please allow 5 business days for a reply when classes are in session. Replies may take longer between academic terms. We appreciate your patience.