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51Ʒ�� is pleased to announce the launch of a new graduate health care program, a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology. This new hybrid, accelerated program features rigorous online coursework paired with live, interactive instruction, simulation-based experiences, and comprehensive clinical preparation. Classes are expected to begin in August 2027, with applications for the inaugural cohort opening in July.

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Wilson’s MS-SLP program allows students to earn their degree in 16 months compared with the average of two years required for a traditional program. The condensed timeline enables graduates to enter the workforce sooner while reducing the overall cost of their education. Evidence In Motion (EIM), a leading provider of online and hybrid healthcare education, partners with 51Ʒ�� to deliver the program’s hybrid structure and curriculum. 

To support students from a wide range of academic backgrounds, 51Ʒ�� offers online leveling and prerequisite coursework for prospective MS‑SLP students who do not hold a bachelor’s degree in speech-language pathology or communication sciences and disorders. These fully online courses are designed to bridge foundational knowledge gaps and prepare students for the rigor of graduate-level study, reflecting Wilson’s commitment to accessibility and to valuing the diverse educational and professional pathways into the field.

51Ʒ�� President Wesley R. Fugate said, “The addition of the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program reflects 51Ʒ��’s ongoing commitment to expanding access to high-quality, career-focused graduate education. This accelerated, hybrid program responds to a well-documented workforce need while providing students with a rigorous academic experience designed to prepare them for meaningful professional practice.”

The hybrid structure of Wilson’s MS-SLP program allows students beyond the region to remain in their home communities while completing online coursework and fieldwork. Students are required to travel to the Philadelphia metropolitan area twice during the 16-month program for on-campus residencies, during which they gain hands-on skills with faculty support. These residencies are separate from their clinical placements.

Diana Julbe-Delgado, PhD, CCC-SLP, CBIS, associate professor and program director, said, “Wilson’s MS-SLP program integrates academic instruction, simulation-based training, and clinical preparation. The hybrid format allows students to remain rooted in their communities while receiving the training and mentorship necessary to enter the profession with confidence and competence.”

Due to national shortages of speech-language pathologists, graduates are expected to enter a workforce with strong growth and high demand. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects approximately 13,300 job openings for speech-language pathologists per year with a 15% growth rate through 2034, much faster than the average for all occupations. 

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