About Us
We prepare future speech-language pathologists through hands-on training, community-based partnerships and a commitment to academic and clinical excellence.
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I am proud to lead a team of dedicated faculty, staff, clinicians and researchers committed to preparing the next generation of speech-language pathologists through rigorous academic instruction, hands-on clinical training and meaningful community engagement.
Our program is uniquely positioned within the School of Medicine, offering students rich interdisciplinary experiences and strong partnerships across educational, medical and community-based settings. Whether you are a prospective student, a community partner, or a colleague in the field, we invite you to explore what makes our program exceptional.
We look forward to the opportunity to support your growth, learning and professional journey.
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The Master of Science (MS) education program in speech-language pathology (residential) at the University of Louisville is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA), 2200 Research Boulevard #310, Rockville, Maryland 20850, (800-498-2071) or (301-296-5700).
Accreditation Dates: 5/1/2023-4/30/2031
We provide a rigorous academic education, ensure student access to varied clinical experiences across many populations and settings, advance the field through innovative research and foster a supportive environment through strong community partnerships.
Academic Goals
- Provide a theoretical basis for the practice of speech-language pathology,
- Prepare students to enter the professions thoroughly trained to provide patient care using appropriate communication modalities,
- Present major philosophical points of view on issues in the field so students may integrate and formulate their own practice approach,
- Bring contemporary technology to bear in all situations where it is feasible and cost-effective with respect to patient care, record keeping, graduate student training and research and
- Instill in each student the realization that continuing education is a career obligation.
Clinical Education Goals
- Provide competencies for state-of–the–art diagnostic and therapeutic techniques over a wide range of disorders in various clinical and educational settings,
- Partner with various community service settings to provide comprehensive evidence-based patient care,
- Provide practicum opportunities over many clinical populations,
- Instill in each student the notion that he/she is a member of a “team” of professionals each of who brings his unique skills and expertise to bear on the patients/client’s care and
- Instill each student with an understanding of the broader cultural, social, political and economic milieu in which they will practice as professionals.
Praxis Examination Pass Rates
Reporting Period | # Taking Exam | # Passed Exam | % Pass Rate | UofL Average Score |
2019-2020 | 29 | 29 | 100% | 181 |
2020-2021 | 24 | 24 | 100% | 181 |
2021-2022 | 29 | 29 | 100% | 181 |
2022-2023 | 24 | 24 | 100% | 177 |
2023-2024 | 27 | 27 | 100% | 178 |
Program Completion Rates
Reporting Period | # Completed Within | # Completed Outside | # Did Not Complete | % Completed Within |
2019-2020 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 100% |
2020-2021 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 100% |
2021-2022 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 100% |
2022-2023 | 24 | 0 | 1 | 96% |
2023-2024 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 100% |