The Online Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology Program at UNCG is committed to providing the next generation of clinicians with the highest quality academic, research, and clinical training in the assessment/treatment and prevention of communication and swallowing disorders.
We aim to instill in these future health care providers a desire to actively contribute to the profession and our community with a high level of expertise and compassion. The program requires 66 credit hours and provides a lifespan approach for advanced study of language, speech, swallowing, non-speech communication systems, and hearing in people of all ages.
Online Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology Program Distinctions
The online Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology Program at UNCG is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. The master’s program provides academic and clinical instruction sufficient for the Certification of Clinical Competence (CCC) in speech-language pathology awarded by ASHA, licensure in all states, and by the N.C. Department of Public Instruction.
Students will be part of a nationally recognized program. In 2026, U.S. News and World Report ranked UNCG as having the #2 best Speech-Language Pathology graduate program in N.C. and #50 in the U.S.
The Online Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology Student Experience
The online SLP program is designed to fit the student’s schedule.
- 100% online academic coursework, with primarily asynchronous courses.
- Can be completed in 5 semesters full-time, with 66 credit hours total.
- Emphasis on cultivating the knowledge and skills necessary for graduates to be active contributors and change-makers in their communities.
After Graduation with a degree in Speech-Language Pathology
Graduates of this online SLP program may be employed in: hospitals (inpatient, outpatient, and acute care), skilled nursing facilities, rehabilitation centers, public schools, private practices, and early intervention programs. Careers may include:
- Speech-language pathologist
- Rehabilitation director
- Clinical educator
- Private practitioner.
ONLINE DEGREE Required State Authorization Language
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Currently, UNC Greensboro is authorized to offer online education in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Find out more about State Authorization — a law that regulates in which states colleges and universities can offer education.
UNC Greensboro does not guarantee that programs which fulfill North Carolina licensure requirements will satisfy the criteria of professional licensure boards in other states or territories. For further explanation, visit Professional Licensure.