Graduate Programs

The mission of the M.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders at East Stroudsburg University is to provide an academic and clinical education program which:

1. Prepares graduates to earn the ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology, and
2. Serves as a clinical and professional resource to the surrounding community.

The Graduate Program's objectives are:

1. The program will ensure that all students meet the academic and clinical education requirements for the ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology.
2. Academic content of all courses and other learning experiences will reflect the most current, state-of-the-art information.
3. Course offerings will be sufficient to allow students to develop competence in all relevant areas of practice in speech-language pathology.
4. The program will ensure that each student has the opportunity to explore special interest areas within the field.
5. The program will ensure that each student develops the necessary skills for continuing education in the field through formal or informal methods.