Curriculum

Pacific University develops thoughtful clinicians through a unique curriculum that connects the classroom with clinical experiences, and you with other healthcare professionals.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Why wait to get started? At Pacific you will start connecting coursework and clinical experiences right away to build a meaningful foundation.

 
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Program Overview

The Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology Program, offered by the School of Communication Sciences & Disorders within Pacific’s College of Education, ranked as a top research institution in the US.

Academic coursework in speech-language pathology is combined with clinical practicum with a requirement of a minimum of 400 clock hours of clinical experiences. All academic courses are offered on our Forest Grove campus and taught in English as the language of instruction.

Students with research interests are encouraged to discuss their interests with a faculty mentor and consider the thesis option. For more information regarding our curriculum, please visit our website.

 
Pacific felt like home, they cared about who I was, my passions, my experiences, my motivation, and most importantly: my heart. They care about their profession and the populations we serve.
— Matthew Periera, Class of ‘21
 
 
 

You will use active learning techniques to enhance the retention of material beyond individual classes, develop problem-solving skills, and motivate you for life-long study.

 
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