Master in Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist (Master's)

At Rush University, tuition costs 38,013 USD per year.

The program integrates academic study with clinical training through structured practicum experiences each term. Students engage in hands-on assessment and intervention procedures in both on-campus and external settings. The curriculum emphasizes evidence-based practice in disorders of speech, language, and swallowing across the lifespan. Research methods and professional issues are addressed throughout the two-year structure.

Focus areas include Language Disorders in Children, Dysphagia, Aphasia, Dysarthria, Voice Disorders, Craniofacial Anomalies.

The program requires 67 credit hours distributed across coursework, clinical practicum, and, for thesis students, independent research. Students complete a minimum of 400 clinical contact hours across five practicum courses, with options to adjust hours based on thesis track status.

Graduates work as certified speech-language pathologists in clinical, educational, and rehabilitation settings.

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Required documents include transcripts, a personal statement, and letters of recommendation. No specific standardized test is mentioned.

The programme totals about 67 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, two-year program with clinical practicum each term. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes.

Rush University places education in a state-of-the-art medical center in Chicago, where students learn through small classes, hands-on instruction, and clinical settings focused on high-quality patient care. Faculty members are accomplished practitioners and researchers, giving students contact with people who work across clinical and research settings. The learning community promotes safety, support, self-expression, and diversity. The setting connects study with patient care, faculty practice, and research.

Academic opportunities are organized through the College of Nursing, College of Health Sciences, and Rush Medical College. The College of Nursing offers degree programs and uses a holistic admissions process. The College of Health Sciences prepares students for allied health careers. Rush Medical College includes the MD program and graduate study in research and biomedical sciences. Programs in nursing and health sciences have earned top-five national positions in the 2026 Best Graduate Schools rankings, while Rush Medical College received recognition for research.

International students can explore application requirements, deadlines, and financial aid through the admissions resources for their program. Rush offers on-campus and online information sessions for specific programs. Student support extends to basic needs, including food, housing, and financial security, through services and resources available to all students. Community engagement is part of student life: the annual MLK Day of Service connects students with volunteer opportunities and reflections on careers in health care.