Earn your MS in Communication Sciences and Disorders

A rewarding career in a fast-growing field

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Pace University’s Master of Science (MS) in Communication Sciences and Disorders prepares students for exciting careers as speech-language pathologists, who evaluate, treat, and research communication disorders such as stuttering, voice and articulation disorders, and delayed language development.

Through a combination of 60 credits of academic and clinical coursework and 400 hours of clinical practicum—three semesters in-house at our facilities which include an on-site Speech and Hearing Center, audiology test suite, and speech lab with state-of-the-art equipment and two semesters at an external placement—students graduate ready to take on the challenges faced by 40 million people in the United States alone.

This program prepares graduates to sit for the PRAXIS examination in speech-language pathology. Graduates will be eligible for American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) certification, as well as other relevant local and state credentials upon graduation.

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21%

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of speech-language pathologist is projected to grow 21% from 2021 to 2031.

100%

of 2023 College of Health Professions master's level graduates are employed, continuing their education or pursuing service

$114,273

Average salary for College of Health Professions master's-level graduates —Pace University Career Services

On Campus Clinical Opportunities

Students have access to Pace and CSD facilities, which include an on-site Speech and Hearing Center, audiology test suite, and speech lab with state-of-the-art equipment.

CSD Students have the following opportunities at Pace

Clinical practicum experience at on-site Speech, Language and Hearing Center and off-site externships

Clinical experience with college students with autism spectrum disorders in collaboration with OASIS program
Student-professor research opportunities
Small classes and personal relationships with professors
Personal advisement for scheduling and graduate school planning

As early as my freshman year, I attended workshops and seminars where I learned about the latest research, clinical practices, and innovations in speech-language pathology, and connected with professionals including SLPs, audiologists, and researchers

– Julia Alexandria Bonoan ‘25

Where Pace Graduates are Employed

Graduates are employed in various settings including:

Schools
Agencies
Rehabilitation centers
Hospitals
Private practices
Outpatient clinics
Skilled nursing facilities

About College of Health Professions

The College of Health Professions (CHP) at Pace University is dedicated to creating innovative and complex programs that reflect the changing landscape of the health care system. Our graduates are prepared for impactful careers in health care practice, health-related research, or as educators, through small classes and hands-on learning at our two New York campuses. and the leading area healthcare facilities.

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