Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) Program Details

Speech-language pathology career options

Employment of speech-language pathologists is expected to grow 19 percent through 2022, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Career opportunities are excellent. Graduates of the program have a 100 percent employment rate within 12 months of graduation and accept competitive positions in the Chicago area and across the country.

Mission

The Department of Communication Disorders and Sciences at Rush University Medical Center integrates outstanding graduate education, superior patient care, excellence in research and scholarship and service to diverse communities.

Vision

The clinical and graduate education programs of the Department of Communication Disorders and Sciences will be recognized as among the best in the United States.

SLP student learning outcomes

The speech-language pathology program will provide students with the knowledge, skills, and aspirations to:

  1. Demonstrate skills and proficiency in applying contemporary principles of clinical practice in the assessment and management of communication and swallowing disorders.
  2. Demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of cultural and linguistic diversity in clinical populations and environments.
  3. Engage in interprofessional practice in clinical service delivery.
  4. Be leaders in local, regional, and national professional organizations and at their institutions of employment.

CDS Strategic Plan

Communication Sciences and Disorders Strategic Plan 2022-2027

CDS Strategic Plan 2022-2027 Executive Summary

Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) program accreditation summary

The Master of Science (M.S.) education program in speech-language pathology {residential} at Rush University is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard, #310, Rockville, MD 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700.

National Student Speech Language Hearing Association

Licensure Information

Institutions are required to make public whether a program is designed to meet educational requirements for a specific professional license or certification that is required for employment in an occupation or is advertised as meeting such requirements. Institutions are required to make public, for each state, whether the completion of that program would be sufficient to meet licensure requirements in a state for that occupation, did not meet requirements or has not made a determination.  These requirements apply to all programs offered via all modalities (distance education and not).

Students should review the specific academic requirements for the program in which they are enrolling, including those related to practicum/internship as well as pre-qualifications for licensure such as the need for a criminal background check. We highly recommend that students contact the applicable licensure board(s) in their state of residence or in the state where they intend to obtain a license before beginning an academic program that results in licensure and prior to beginning any internship/practicum. Many licensure boards have additional requirements beyond successful degree completion to obtain a license. Please be advised that state laws, regulations, and policies may change at any time. Changes in requirements can impact the program’s ability to meet educational requirements for licensure. Enrolled and prospective students are strongly encouraged to check with the licensing board(s) in their state of residence or in the state in which they intend to obtain a license for the most recent information and requirements. The College will periodically review the state requirements. The College of Health Sciences disclosure does not provide any guarantee that any particular state licensure or certification entity will approve or deny a student’s application.

Licensure Information by State:
  Link, by State Does this program meet the requirements?

Alabama

SLP licensing

YES

Alaska

SLP licensing

YES

Arizona

SLP licensing

YES

Arkansas

SLP licensing

YES

California

SLP licensing

YES

Colorado

SLP licensing

YES

Connecticut

SLP licensing

YES

Delaware

SLP licensing

YES

Florida

SLP licensing

YES

Georgia

SLP licensing

YES

Hawaii

SLP licensing

YES

Idaho

SLP licensing

YES

Illinois

SLP licensing

YES

Indiana

SLP licensing

YES

Iowa

SLP licensing

YES

Kansas

SLP licensing

YES

Kentucky

SLP licensing

YES

Louisiana

SLP licensing

YES

Maine

SLP licensing

YES

Maryland

SLP licensing

YES

Massachusetts

SLP licensing

YES

Michigan

SLP licensing

YES

Minnesota

SLP licensing

YES

Mississippi

SLP licensing

YES

Missouri

SLP licensing

YES

Montana

SLP licensing

YES

Nebraska

SLP licensing

YES

Nevada

SLP licensing

YES

New Hampshire

SLP licensing

YES

New Jersey

SLP licensing

YES

New Mexico

SLP licensing

YES

New York

SLP licensing

YES

North Carolina

SLP licensing

YES

North Dakota

SLP licensing

YES

Ohio

SLP licensing

YES

Oklahoma

SLP licensing

YES

Oregon

SLP licensing

YES

Pennsylvania

SLP licensing

YES

Rhode Island

SLP licensing

YES

South Carolina

SLP licensing

YES

South Dakota

SLP licensing

YES

Tennessee

SLP licensing

YES

Texas

SLP licensing

YES

Utah

SLP licensing

YES

Vermont

SLP licensing

YES

Virginia

SLP licensing

YES

Washington

SLP licensing

YES

West Virginia

SLP licensing

YES

Wisconsin

SLP licensing

YES

Wyoming

SLP licensing

YES

Admissions Contact 
Phone: (312) 942-0432

Email: cds_info@rush.edu

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Attend an information session

Learn more about the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program at an on-campus or online information session.