Speech-Language Pathology Master’s Degree Program Support

Program Overview

To address the shortage of Speech-Language pathologists (SLPs) in Texas schools, a partnership was formed with Texas Education Service Centers, Texas Woman’s University (TWU), Texas Education Agency (TEA), and local educational entities to provide a master’s degree program for both in-field and out-of-field students.

• The program utilizes videoconferencing, web-based instruction, and clinical experiences on school campuses, hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, and rehabilitation centers.
• Successful program completion prepares graduates to apply for Texas licensure in speech pathology and American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) certification.
• While applicants accepted into this program will be fully prepared to serve in any professional setting, this program is intended to help ameliorate the shortage of licensed, certified SLPs in Texas public schools and is open only to those committed to employment with a public school district or charter school.

The master of science education program in Speech-Language Pathology at Texas Woman’s University is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). The Region 10 Education Service Center (ESC) provides statewide coordination of the program and, along with other participating ESCs, assists students by providing classroom sites and classroom coordinators.

Visit the TWU website for program requirements and to learn how to apply.

SLP Distance Learning Venue

The SLP Distance Learning Venue is designed to allow students to work in the schools as licensed assistants while completing the requirements for the master’s degree in speech-language pathology. Each student must secure sponsorship from an educational entity (e.g., school district or charter school) and maintain it throughout the master’s program. Students must attend classes in a participating ESC.

Bilingual Speech-Language Pathology

The program also provides the opportunity to complete a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Bilingual Speech-Language Pathology. Students interested in pursuing this certificate will take additional coursework and complete bilingual practicum hours while in the program.

Informational Meetings

Cycle 12 Informational Meetings have been scheduled for February - March 2022. Attendance at one of these meetings is mandatory for candidates. For information regarding these meetings or the program, contact Lisa Rukovena.