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Pathway to Professional Certification

Master of Science in
Speech-Language Pathology

A Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from JU’s highly regarded Brooks Rehabilitation College of Health Sciences will prepare you to assess and treat individuals with diverse communication needs. Our exceptional faculty will provide you with in-depth knowledge and skills in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of speech, voice, swallowing, language and cognitive disorders, with emphasis on becoming a medical speech-language pathologist. An MS-SLP will open doors to a rewarding career in a variety of settings, including schools, hospitals and private health offices.

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Scholarships or financial aid are available to qualifying students.

About the Program

The JU MS-SLP program is a two-year program developed in accordance with the certification requirements of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association. It includes academic and clinical courses that provide:

Comprehensive coverage of major areas of clinical practice.
Specialized focus on specific areas of clinical practice.
Instruction on the etiology and characteristics of major disorders.
Knowledge and skills in the prevention, assessment, diagnosis and treatment of an array of communication disorders.
Hands-on learning activities that enable students to become proficient in a range of clinical skills, as well as oral and written communication in professional settings.

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Financial Aid

Jacksonville University is ranked in the top 10% among Florida colleges offering the highest lifetime return on investment.

An advanced degree is one of the best investments you can make for your career, and Jacksonville University wants to be the key to your future success. To help you achieve your educational goals, the Financial Aid Office is committed to working with you to find and secure an aid package to pay for your post-graduate education. As a graduate or professional degree candidate, you may be eligible to receive aid from several federal student aid programs.

About Jacksonville University

Named an “America’s Best College” in the south for more than 10 consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report, Jacksonville University is a premier private institution in northeast Florida.

Founded in 1934, JU offers more than 70 majors and programs, including more than 20 advanced degree and certificate programs. The foundation of our programs is the University’s nationally recognized faculty. A number of our faculty have been honored by organizations such as the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education, the Pew National Fellowship Program, the Fulbright Scholarship Program, and the American Council on Education.

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The School of Nursing holds accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) for all degree programs

The Master of Science program in Speech Language Pathology is a Candidate for Accreditation by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language

The Master of Science program in Mental Health Counseling is seeking CACREP accreditation

The School of Orthodontics Advanced Specialty Education Program in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthodontics is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation.

All programs except the Master of Science in Kinesiological Sciences are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). The MS Kinesiological Sciences program is pending approval by SACSCOC.