MS in Speech-Language Pathology

Mission Statement

The USC M.S. Speech-Language Pathology Program is dedicated to providing engaging and innovative academic and clinical education to prepare speech-language pathologists with the knowledge and skills to:

• Provide evidence-based and culturally-sensitive services to persons with communication and swallowing disorders across the lifespan;
• Engage in interprofessional and collaborative practice for the prevention, identification, assessment and treatment of those in their care, and
• Advocate for persons with communication and swallowing disorders, their families and the profession with an inquisitive mindset to ensure the pursuit of life-long learning regarding advancements in the field.

Values

Ethics – Inclusive Spirit – Cultural Sensitivity – Leadership – Community Engagement and Service – Access and Opportunity – Person Centered Care – Wellness – Compassion – Research – Collaboration and Interprofessional Education – Innovation

Vision

The USC Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology will become a premier program in Speech-Language Pathology, providing our students a training experience that involves deep connections to research, focus on clinical care and service to individuals with communication and swallowing disorders within a multicultural, urban community.

This program is open to all eligible individuals.  The USC Keck School of Medicine Caruso Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology Program operates all of its programs and activities consistent with the University’s Notice of on-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor.