Speech-Language Pathology Post-Baccalaureate Program
Have you already completed your undergraduate degree? Are you now interested in a career in speech-language pathology? If so, check us out!
We welcome post-baccalaureate students at Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM)! If you are seeking the necessary undergraduate background in speech-language pathology in order to prepare for graduate study, you will enroll as an undergraduate transfer student for one year. During your second semester of study, you will apply for graduate school. If accepted, you are expected to begin graduate study during summer session. Students typically complete the graduate program in two full years of study.
Our suggested two semester sequence (one year program) of study is below. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Suggested 2 Semester Sequence of Study
2025-2026 Sample Schedule (subject to change)
The tentative sequence of study included below is designed for students preparing for graduate school in speech-language pathology (SLP) who do not have an undergraduate degree in Speech, Language, Hearing Sciences or Communication Disorders. This set of courses is consistent with what is recommended by many other SLP graduate programs and provides leveling courses but does not provide a separate degree or certificate.
Year 1: Fall Semester
Year 1: Spring Semester
*Apply for Graduate School by mid Jan
*Course has a Hyflex (Multi-modality option that allows the ability to take the course from a distance or Zoom Distance option).
**Alternative options for observation can be considered if completing the sequence online.
Please note: Post-baccalaureate (Post-bacc) students do not complete clinical practicum unless accepted into our graduate program. A clinical practicum experience may be required as early as summer immediately following admission. Post-baccs should review their undergraduate coursework to determine if they have met ASHA basic science requirements by completing a course in human biology, a course in chemistry or physics, a Statistics course and a course in social or behavioral sciences. Link to ASHA SLP Certification Requirements
Acceptance into graduate school for speech-language pathology is competitive. Those considering a post-baccalaureate sequence of study should carefully compare their previous academic performance with that of accepted students at the schools you are interested in attending. Information on MSUM and other accredited graduate programs can be found at the website for the American Speech, Language and Hearing Association at www.asha.org or more directly using the “Ed Find” link at www.asha.org/edfind
*Official degree requirements can only be found in the MSUM Bulletin/Catalog. The information on this webpage is a high-level overview of the degree. Please refer to the bulletin for up-to-date requirements.
Suggested 3 Semester Sequence of Study
Starting summer 2025 Sample Schedule (subject to change)
The tentative sequence of study included below is designed for students preparing for graduate school in speech-language pathology (SLP) who do not have an undergraduate degree in Speech, Language, Hearing Sciences or Communication Disorders. This set of courses is consistent with what is recommended by many other SLP graduate programs.
Year 1: Summer Semester 2025
All courses in Summer are asynchronous online.
(or fall)
(or fall)
(or fall)
(or spring)
Year 1: Fall Semester
Year 1: Spring Semester
*Apply for Graduate School by January 1
*Hyflex Course Offering.
*** If not taken in Summer
Please note: Post-baccalaureate (Post-bacc) students do not complete clinical practicum unless accepted into our graduate program. A clinical practicum experience may be required as early as summer immediately following admission. Post-baccs should review their undergraduate coursework to determine if they have met ASHA basic science requirements by completing a course in human biology, a course in chemistry or physics, a Statistics course and a course in social or behavioral sciences. Link to ASHA SLP Certification Requirements
Acceptance into graduate school for speech-language pathology is competitive. Those considering a post-baccalaureate sequence of study should carefully compare their previous academic performance with that of accepted students at the schools you are interested in attending. Information on MSUM and other accredited graduate programs can be found at the website for the American Speech, Language and Hearing Association at www.asha.org or more directly using the “Ed Find” link at www.asha.org/edfind
*Official degree requirements can only be found in the MSUM Bulletin/Catalog. The information on this webpage is a high-level overview of the degree. Please refer to the bulletin for up-to-date requirements.