At a glance
Delivery
Blended
Finish in as few as
24-36 months*
Estimated Tuition
Get college credits
At Bethel, your professional, life, military, and past educational experience could count as credits toward your degree. Save time and money. Find out more about how you could qualify for and earn college credits.
Contact us
Request information
Interested in learning more about Bethel's master in speech-language pathology program? Fill out this simple form and we'll send you more information soon.Connect with a counselor
They’ll answer your questions, connect you with professors, and help you find the right time to visit campus. They’ll be there every step of the way to help make applying to Bethel as smooth as possible.
Program highlights
Faith integration
You'll integrate your faith, spirituality, and values in classroom collaborations and holistic clinical experiences.
Flexibility
You can choose to complete the program within 5 semesters (instead of 6) if you complete two clinical externship experiences in one semester. Two out of six semesters are fully online.
Preparation for future career
You'll enroll in a zero-credit course that helps you prepare for taking the national praxis examination in speech-language pathology. You can also enroll in a zero-credit course for learning about career preparation resources and future employment options.
Strong clinical emphasis
You'll receive multiple clinical opportunities at the on-campus clinic as well as at other off-campus clinical sites and learn about service delivery options for children and adults with communication and swallowing disorders.
Hands-on learning
You'll engage in project-based, hands-on learning in collaborative settings, by integrating theory with real-world clinical skills. Through coursework and three semesters of practicum, plus two semesters of externship, you'll develop expertise in culturally responsive care, clinical documentation, interprofessional communication, and ethical decision-making.
Career Outcomes
Wondering what you can do with a master's in speech-language pathology?
Upon graduation from Bethel University, you can apply to work as a speech-language pathologist in public schools, hospitals, nursing homes, home health agencies, clinics, and private practice clinics.
Employers
Our graduates work at places like:
-
K–12 schools as speech-language pathologists
-
Healthcare facilities such as hospitals, clinics, and long-term care centers
-
Colleges and universities
-
Private practice
-
Early intervention programs serving children ages 0–3
Skills
Learn how to:
-
Understand the biological, neurological, and cultural factors influencing speech, language, and swallowing across the lifespan
-
Identify causes and characteristics of communication and swallowing disorders
-
Apply assessment and intervention strategies across age groups
-
Adapt clinical methods using evidence-based, culturally responsive practices
-
Navigate ethical standards, diversity, and regulations in clinical practice
-
Use critical thinking and clinical reasoning in service delivery
-
Communicate effectively in academic, research, and clinical contexts
Careers
Our graduates work as:
-
School-based speech-language pathologists (K–12)
-
Medical SLPs in hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities
-
Private practice speech-language pathologists
-
Early intervention specialists (serving children ages 0–3)
-
University faculty or clinical educators
-
Telepractice providers in remote or underserved areas
-
Multilingual or culturally responsive SLPs in diverse communities
Start your journey
Apply now
You're called to accomplish incredible things. Take the next step in your career and fill out our simple, straightforward application today.
Explore related programs
