Statewide Distance Venue—In Partnership with TWU and ESCs
To help meet the critical need for licensed speech-language pathologists (SLPs) in Texas public schools, Texas Woman’s University (TWU), the Texas Education Agency (TEA), Texas Education Service Centers (ESCs), and local school districts have partnered to offer a unique, distance-based master’s degree program in Speech-Language Pathology.
TWU’s Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) of ASHA.
This program is designed for both individuals with and without prior experience in the field. Students complete coursework through a combination of videoconferencing, live Zoom sessions, and web-based instruction. Clinical experiences are completed at local school campuses, hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, and rehabilitation centers.
Please see TWU Distance Education SLP Degree & Admission Details, or contact beth.darbe@esc4.net to learn more.
Graduates are eligible to apply for:
- Texas licensure in speech-language pathology
- Certification from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
Program Highlights
- Designed specifically to increase the number of SLPs in Texas public schools
- Only open to applicants committed to working in a Texas public or charter school
- Students work as licensed SLP assistants while earning their master’s degree
- Sponsorship from a school district or charter school is required
- Students attend weekly in-person classes at their regional Education Service Center (ESC)
Please see TWU Distance Education SLP Degree & Admission Details, or contact beth.darbe@esc4.net to learn more.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree. If your degree is not in Communication Sciences and Disorders or a related field, you will need to complete leveling coursework (22 credit hours) before beginning the master’s program. These courses are offered by TWU or may be completed at other universities with equivalent content. 🔗🔗TWU Leveling Course Info
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Cycle 14 of the SLP Master’s Degree Distance Venue will begin Summer 2027. If you hold a bachelor’s degree in another field, now is the time to complete the required leveling courses. Attendance of one full Cycle 14 Information Meeting is a mandatory part of the application process to be considered for acceptance. All meetings will begin at 4:30 pm Central Time via Zoom. 🔗 View Meeting Dates and Times