{"id":27,"date":"2018-08-19T22:50:31","date_gmt":"2018-08-20T05:50:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nau.edu\/csd\/prospective-student\/"},"modified":"2026-02-23T18:49:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T18:49:12","slug":"prospective-student","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/csd\/prospective-student\/","title":{"rendered":"Prospective Graduate Students"},"content":{"rendered":"

Prospective graduate students<\/h1>\n

If you\u2019re considering pursuing a career as a speech-language pathologist, our Master of Science degree in Clinical Speech-Language Pathology will prepare you to provide expert care to people of all ages in settings from schools to clinics to hospitals.<\/p>\n

Whether you have a bachelor\u2019s degree in communication sciences or in a different area of study, are a working professional, or want to take an accelerated path, we offer four in-person tracks to make getting your master\u2019s a reality. \u00a0Get to know NAU\u2019s Communication Sciences and Disorders Department by exploring the links below.<\/p>\n

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\n\n \n \n \"\"\n \n Program tracks<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n \n \n\n\nWe offer four in-person tracks to help you succeed in getting your Master’s degree in Clinical Speech-Language Pathology \n\n<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a><\/span>\n<\/p>\n

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Student success and achievement<\/h3>\n

Graduates of NAU’s Clinical Speech-Language Pathology program go on to pass the Praxis exam at high rates.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t
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2023-2024<\/td>48<\/td>45<\/td>94%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2022-2023<\/td>56<\/td>53<\/td>95%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2021-2022<\/td>59<\/td>52<\/td>88%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

Program Cost<\/h3>\n

For current tuition and fees please visit our program cost<\/a> page.<\/p>\n\n

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Beginning fall 2026, the MS in Clinical Speech-Language Pathology is eligible for the Western Regional Graduate Program<\/a> tuition discount.<\/strong><\/p><\/body><\/html>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

Careers in speech-language pathology<\/h3>\n

To explore the careers, professions and various studies, market trends, and regions that are looking for qualified Speech-Language Pathology service providers, please visit the ASHA career page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n

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