EMPOWERING VOICES.
CHANGE LIVES THROUGH COMMUNICATION
This is more than an SLP program. It’s the freedom to learn from almost anywhere in the U.S.1 while building skills in our hybrid format with online coursework and four, three-day residencies at your selected campus. Work with diverse clients, learn from expert faculty and train with cutting-edge technology that prepares you for what’s next.
Choose from two program pathways designed to fit your lifestyle. Whether you finish in as few as 1 year and 8 months2 or take a different pace, both pathways help you meet licensure requirements. Beyond speech—that’s the impact you'll create through communication.
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1-ON-1
Faculty support and mentorship3
4
On-campus hands-on residencies
400
Clinical contact hours4
WHAT SETS US APART
BLENDED LEARNING MODEL
Our hybrid program allows you to complete your degree in your community while gaining immersive experience, building connections with peers and faculty and developing a strong professional network for ongoing career support.
ON-CAMPUS HANDS-ON PRACTICE
Gain valuable clinical experience through on-campus residencies during 4 trimesters in a supportive learning environment. You’ll work with real clients in our pro bono teletherapy clinics and collaborate across disciplines to ensure you are fully practice-ready.
ONE-ON-ONE COACHING AND SUPPORT
USAHS faculty-practitioners are dedicated educators and practicing clinicians with specialized speech-language pathology experience. They expertly advise and mentor in academics, clinical performance and individualized support to master SLP skills. You'll also have access to enrollment advisors, financial aid advisors, and career and student services.
INNOVATIVE LEADING TECHNOLOGIES
USAHS is at the forefront of innovative teaching and future-focused learning. Utilizing cutting-edge tools and state-of-the-art technology, including endoscopy/stroboscopy equipment, you’ll develop the clinical skills and critical thinking needed to be successful in your field and drive the future of healthcare.
NO GRE
Required for admission
3 STARTS PER YEAR
September, January and May
4 CAMPUSES
Choose from four destinations in California, Florida and Texas.
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
CHOOSE
the best (MS-SLP) path for you
Our program is available in two formats:
MS-SLP
Designed for students who are ready to make a full-time academic commitment from the start.
Due to the pace, students should be prepared for a consistent full-time schedule, with limited flexibility for outside work.
San Marcos, CA; St. Augustine, FL; Austin, TX
Online Coursework with Select Live Weekday Sessions
3-day residency in 4 terms
5 Trimesters
1 Year, 8 Months2
NEW MS-SLP (Part-Time)5
Designed for students who need a more manageable academic pace in the early part of the program —allowing greater flexibility for part-time work and personal responsibilities.
In the final three terms, all students transition into full-time clinical placements, requiring a daytime schedule and limiting outside work. Due to the pace, students should be prepared for a consistent full-time schedule, with limited flexibility for outside work.
Dallas, TX
Online Coursework with Select Live Weekday Sessions
3-day residency in 4 terms
8 Trimesters
2 years, 8 Months2
SLP IS GROWING FAST
THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT
15% GROWTH RATE
Predicted from 2024-2034, with 28,200 new SLP jobs added.
$95,410 SALARY
Median annual pay for 2024 for currently practicing SLPs.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, "Speech-Language Pathologists," Occupational Outlook Handbook, last modified Thursday, August 28, 2025: www.bls.gov/ooh
This data represents national figures and is not based on school-specific data and represents national median annual wages, not starting pay for recent grads. Conditions in your area may vary. USAHS does not guarantee salary levels.
SCHOLARSHIPS
USAHS offers scholarships to recognize outstanding academic achievement.
STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
FROM TOMORROW'S LEADERS
Testimonial
STRAIGHT FROM THE SOURCE
“Having practiced with all this technology, I was so much more prepared for my job than my coworkers who went to other schools. My clinical fellowship mentor said, "You are a seasoned SLP right out of school."
— Bethany W., USAHS MS-SLP
WE SET THE NEXT STANDARD IN HEALTH SCIENCES EDUCATION
The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) is a graduate institution that offers degree programs in occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech-language pathology, graduate nursing, healthcare education, as well as continuing education programs.
Founded in 1979, USAHS has locations in San Marcos, California; St. Augustine, Florida; Miami, Florida; Austin, Texas; and Dallas, Texas.
USAHS is institutionally accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), 1080 Marina Village Parkway, Suite 500, Alameda, CA 94501, (510) 748-9001, www.wscuc.org.
1Live anywhere in U.S. approved states. Click here to read more about U.S. approved states.
2Time to completion may vary by student, depending on individual progress, credits transferred and other factors.
3Each student is assigned a faculty advisor when they start the program. On-demand appointments with faculty advisor and/or course instructors are available.
425 observation hours required prior to admission; 375 direct clinical contact hours earned in the program.
5The Dallas campus will begin offering Part-time MS-SLP designed to be completed in 8 terms and no longer enroll into the MS-SLP designed to be completed in 5 terms.
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