Graduate Information

At Southeast Missouri State University, our nationally accredited master’s in communication disorders empowers you to become a skilled clinician, compassionate communicator and confident leader in helping people of all ages strengthen their ability to connect and belong. This highly competitive program includes the study of development, research and practicums.

Communication Graduate Degree

Our graduate degree blends engaging coursework with hands-on clinical practice so you graduate not just with knowledge, but with the confidence to apply it. You’ll work directly with clients under faculty mentorship, deepening your clinical skills and preparing you to make meaningful contributions from day one.
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Graduate Leveling Program

Interested in a career as a speech-language pathologist but your undergraduate degree is in a different field? Our leveling program gives you a clear, supportive pathway to meet prerequisites and prepare for graduate study—and all 29 credit hours can even be completed fully online. Students interested in the program should apply with the University as an undergraduate student. Upon acceptance, you will be assigned a graduate faculty advisor.
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Graduate Credentials and Licensing

The graduate program in the Department of Communication Disorders has credentials and licensing from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, the Missouri Board of Registration for the Healing Arts, the National Examination in Speech-Language Pathology (PRAXIS), and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (MDESE). This means when you graduate, you’re not just prepared, you’re qualified to enter the profession.
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Graduate Learning Objectives and Research

You’ll engage in meaningful projects and applied learning experiences that deepen your understanding of communication science and strengthen your ability to think critically. Faculty mentors will support you as you explore topics that matter to you and your future clients.

Student Outcome Data

Our graduate students consistently perform at high levels with excellent pass rates on national exams and strong completion rates within the expected program timeline. This track record proves how well the program prepares you for career success. 

Praxis Exam Rate

Reporting Period # Taking the Exam # Passed Exam
2024-2025
 22 21
2023-2024 17 17
2022-2023 22 22
3-Year Average Pass Rate 98%

 

Graduate Program Completion Data

Reporting Period # Completed within the Expected Time Frame # completing later than on time # not completing
2024-2025
 21 1 0
2023-2024 19 0 0
2022-2023 22 0 0
3-Year Average 62 1 0 98.41%

 

Communication Disorders

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