Master of Arts in the Field of Speech-Language Pathology

As part of GW’s nationally ranked speech-language pathology graduate program, students receive in-depth education on all aspects of communication and hands-on experience evaluating patients and administering therapy treatments. The program is fully accredited by the Council of Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Part of the social and behavioral sciences discipline in the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, the program provides full insight into communication, including the consequences and rehabilitation of communication disorders for individuals and society.

The master’s program for students with an undergraduate degree in speech-language pathology includes two years of intensive full-time study. Learning environments encompass traditional classroom instruction and clinical education with mentors in the GW Speech and Hearing Center. 

Visit the program website for additional information.

Visit the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences website for application requirements.

Supporting documents not submitted online should be mailed to:

Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, Office of Graduate Studies
The George Washington University
801 22nd Street NW, Phillips Hall 107
Washington DC 20052

For additional information about the admissions process visit the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences Frequently Asked Questions page.

Contact for questions:

askccas@gwu.edu
202-994-6210 (phone)
Hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday

The following requirements must be fulfilled:

The general requirements stated under Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, Graduate Programs.

Thesis option—42 credits, including 33 credits in required courses, 5 credits in clinical practica courses, and 4
credits in thesis coursework. Non-thesis option—42 credits, including 33 credits in required courses, 5 credits in clinical practica courses, and 4 credits in elective courses. In addition, all students must successfully complete supervised practica and a master's summative assessment.

Correction: Students pursuing the thesis option take 4 credits in thesis coursework, not 6 as was originally published. This is a correction, not a change in degree requirements. (October 8, 2025)