Master of Arts/Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology

For Master of Arts/Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology, tuition costs 15,125 USD per year.

The Master of Arts and Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (MA/MS SLP) program trains students to become competent and compassionate speech-language pathologists. It approaches the field from a Biblical perspective and Christian worldview, aiming to equip graduates to serve those in need with kindness and skill. The program is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of ASHA.

The page mentions academic and graduation requirements for the MA/MS SLP program but does not detail total credits or curriculum structure.

Graduates are prepared to serve individuals in need of speech and language services.

Applicants need a bachelor's degree with a 3.0+ undergraduate and SLP-specific GPA, plus prerequisite coursework in sciences, statistics, and SLP fundamentals. Required documents include CSDCAS and supplemental applications, transcripts, three letters of recommendation, a letter of introduction, and 25 guided observation hours. International students require a TOEFL 100 iBT or IELTS 7.5, affidavit of support, bank statements, and passport copy. An interview is required for qualified applicants.

The program is offered in both residential (on-ground) and distance (online) formats. For international students, tuition is below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 66% of applicants.

Faulkner University’s main campus is in Montgomery, Alabama, the state capital. Students can live in residence halls and use campus services supported by the Campus Safety and Police Department, which provides around-the-clock coverage at the Montgomery campus. Officers work with Montgomery police, Montgomery Fire/Rescue, and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. Faulkner also operates campuses in Birmingham, Huntsville, and Mobile, alongside online study options.

Academic life is organized through six colleges and includes undergraduate and graduate programs in areas such as Biblical Studies, Business, Criminal Justice, Nursing, Speech-Language Pathology, Physician Assistant studies, Occupational Therapy, and Physical Therapy. The Thomas Goode Jones School of Law offers practical experience through local and state government agencies. Faulkner’s educational approach connects vocational ministry, intellectual development, character, and service within a Christian environment. The university lists a 14:1 class size, more than 35 online programs, and more than 3,500 enrolled students.

International applicants can apply to undergraduate and graduate programs. Admission materials include an application, proof of English ability through TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, or PTE, translated academic records with a foreign credential evaluation, financial certification and bank statements, and a passport copy. Accepted students may receive an I-20, while traditional international students must submit a $5,000 deposit before arriving. Undergraduate applicants are considered for academic merit scholarships without a separate application.