The 3+2-degree pathway allows students to complete a bachelor’s degree in three years followed by a two-year master’s degree, providing a fast-track route to an advanced qualification. 

Students benefit from early exposure to graduate-level coursework, research opportunities, and mentorship from faculty in the on-campus Eleanor M. Luse Clinic, setting them up for success in competitive job markets. 

To join the accelerated program, students need a high school GPA of 3.25 or higher, or 12 college credits with a 3.25 GPA. After enrolling, they must keep a 3.0 overall GPA and a 3.0 in Communication Sciences and Disorders courses. 

Students accepted to the 3+2 program who meet all academic requirements begin the master's program in the fall of their senior year. During their fourth year, students take master's-level speech-language pathology courses as electives while finishing their bachelor’s degree in communication sciences and disorders (CSD). After graduation, the M.S.-SLP becomes their focus for the fifth year. They pay tuition as graduate students and graduate with the M.S.-SLP after completing this final year.

Additional program details will be shared in faculty sessions for potential students throughout the year.

Students indicate interest in the 3+2 program when applying for the B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders. They must complete the required courses by their junior year and then apply for the master's program at the end of that semester. If accepted and all admission and academic requirements are met, they start the master's program in the fall of their senior year.

To learn more, contact Michael S. Cannizzaro, Ph.D., CCC-SLP.