Speech-Language Pathology
The Speech-Language Pathology program at Duquesne gives students an excellent academic and broad-based clinical education experience at an accelerated pace.
Students in the five-year program progress seamlessly from our pre-professional phase into the professional phase (graduate program). The Department no longer accepts applicants with bachelor’s degrees for graduate study.
Here's what you'll find:
- The nation's first five-year, accelerated program that guarantees students a bachelor's and master's degree upon completion (providing students meet academic criteria).
- Integrated academics, clinical practice and research.
- State-of-the-art equipment and facilities providing real-world experience assessing and treating speech, language, and hearing problems.
- A large and diverse network of externships with dedicated clinical instructors who teach in real-life settings.
- Faculty members committed to teaching and research, bringing students the best academic and clinical education.
- A rich student life with opportunities for fun, athletics, cultural events, networking, volunteerism, international travel and more.
Program Information
Duquesne University Speech-Language Pathology program is the nation's first five-year, accelerated program that guarantees students a bachelor's and master's degree upon successful completion
Program Type
Major
Degree
Bachelor's, Master's
Academic Department
Speech-Language Pathology
Duration
5 years (3 years pre-professional phase and 2 years professional phase)
Required Credit Hours
Required Credits 165 (94 pre-professional phase and 71 professional phase)
SLP Program Ranked Among Nation’s Best in 2025 U.S. News & World Report Rankings
Recognition reflects the program’s academic excellence, expert faculty, and strong student outcomes
Why Choose Duquesne SLP?
Employability
Our graduates respond to employment surveys reporting that they accepted their first position within 1-6 months of graduation.
State-of-the-art University Clinic
Six semesters of clinical experience for every student
Top notch externship placements
A plethora of affiliated sites
Experience other cultures
Flexibility to Supplement SLP Curriculum & Engage in Study Aboard
Pre-Professional Phase (Years 1-3) Beginning with the Fall semester of the 5th year, students are assigned externship
placements off campus. Fall and Spring placements are within the Pittsburgh region.
Summer semester of the 5th year, students have the opportunity to select placements
anywhere in the country. Students progress through the program without the need to reapply to the graduate
phase or take GREs. Students earn a B.S. in Health Sciences after the Spring semester
of the 4th year of the program and a M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology at the end
of the 5th year of the program. Completing an optional Master’s Thesis will increase the overall credit load by 1
credit (74 total). Thesis students enroll in three 1-credit Thesis courses (SLP 700,
710, and 720) and enroll in 1 less credit for two courses, SLP 575 and either SLP
543 or 544. Students also have the option of completing a thesis as part of the Professional Phase.
Learning Outcomes
Curriculum by Academic Year
The Pre-Professional Phase (six semesters) includes University undergraduate core
requirements plus coursework selected to provide a liberal arts education, a basis
in the sciences, and critical thinking skills to prepare students for the Professional
Phase.
Professional Phase (Years 4-5)
Year 4 students are in the 1st Year Professional Phase of the program. Throughout
this phase, students will see 2-3 clients per week on-campus at the Duquesne Speech-Language-Hearing
Clinic.
Important Note: The material contained herein is subject to change from time to time and this publication
cannot be considered an agreement or contract between individual students and the
School. The Rangos School of Health Sciences reserves the right to alter or amend
the terms, conditions, and requirements herein, and to eliminate programs or courses
as necessary. Once enrolled, students should consult on a regular basis with their
Student Success Coach and/or Faculty Advisor for specific information regarding academic
policies pertaining to their respective program
Discover & Explore Speech-Language Pathology
Fostering Relationships
I am grateful for the opportunity to give back to the Duquesne Speech-Language Pathology program by mentoring students. One of the biggest perks about working in the Pittsburgh area is the chance to help train students from my alma mater and assist in preparing them for the start of their careers as SLPs in the very near future!
Built To Impact The Lives Of Others
Faculty & Staff
Brooke Baumann, M.S., CCC-SLP
Director of Clinical Education, Clinical Assistant Professor
Melissa Biggerstaff
Clinic Office Coordinator
Shannon Coulehan
Assistant to the Department Chair
Abigail Delehanty, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Assistant Department Chair, Assistant Professor
David S. Ford, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Assistant Professor
Lori Marra, M.A., CCC-SLP
Clinical Assistant Professor
Katie Micco, M.S., CCC-SLP
Clinical Assistant Professor
Annette Neff, M.S., CCC-SLP
Clinical Assistant Professor
Heather Rusiewicz, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Department Chair, Associate Professor, and Associate Dean for Research
Desiree Russell
Part-time Clinic Office Assistant
Panayiota Senekkis-Florent, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BCS-S
Assistant Professor
Susan Snyder, Au.D., CCC-A
Clinical Assistant Professor
Caterina Staltari, M.A., CCC-SLP
Clinical Education Coordinator, Assistant Clinical Professor
Seth Tichenor, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Assistant Professor
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Contact Us
Speech-Language Pathology Department
Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic
SLP Program and Admissions Questions
Accreditation
Any concerns specific to the program's accreditation status should first be addressed to the program and Duquesne University and then to the CAA. File a complaint against program.