Extended Program

University of Memphis 10-Semester Master’s Degree in SLP – Pilot Program

The School of Communication Sciences and Disorders at The University of Memphis is excited to offer a 10‑semester M.A. in Speech‑Language Pathology designed for students who require a non‑traditional, less intensive pace of study. This extended‑format option is ideal for students balancing work, caregiving responsibilities, or other life circumstances while completing the same accredited degree as students in the traditional program.

The 10‑semester program is identical in content, requirements, and expectations to the traditional 5‑ or 6‑semester track. Students complete the same coursework, the same clinical practica, and the same off‑campus clinical placements alongside students in the traditional program, only distributed across 10 semesters instead of a more condensed timeframe. There is no difference in curriculum, clinical hour requirements, or degree earned.

Students in the 10‑semester program receive high‑quality classroom instruction and extensive clinical training from nationally recognized faculty in a program consistently ranked among the top in the country for over 20 years.

All courses and clinical placements are conducted in person and are shared with students in the traditional program. This is not an online program. Regardless of program pace, all students are held to the same academic, professional, and clinical standards and must meet identical competencies to progress and graduate.

Students benefit from individualized clinical experiences at the on‑campus Memphis Speech and Hearing Center, as well as a broad range of external placements in hospitals, schools, and private clinics throughout Memphis and the surrounding areas. By graduation, all students—regardless of program length—will have acquired the knowledge, skills, and clinical experience required to successfully enter the Clinical Fellowship and begin their professional careers with confidence.

Application Directions

Begin CSDCAS Application

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What to expect in the extended program

Typical Course Sequence

• Yes! Same in-person classes as other matriculated students
• Yes! In-person clinic at MSHC and in the Memphis community
• Yes! Sequential courses then clinic rather than concurrent courses and clinic
• Yes! Fixed sequence of courses

• No Online
• Not less rigorous
• No part-time (9 credit hours is considered a full-time graduate load)
• No drop-in/drop-out 

DOs and DON'Ts

DOs	DON'Ts
DO Visit our website and read the detailed instructions for completing the application process.	DON'T Send your transcripts to the University of Memphis; all materials are to be sent and uploaded directly to CSDCAS.
DO Allow at least 3 to 4 weeks for official transcripts to be posted in your CSDCAS application.	DON'T Wait to request transcripts or letters of recommendation.
DO Include your relevant experiences related to clinical, service/leadership, research/work involvement.	DON'T Wait to enter your grades from your transcript.
DO Select your letter writers carefully making sure they can speak to your unique qualities beyond just your academic abilities.	DON'T Assume your grades will be automatically entered into your application if you haven’t paid the fee and e-submitted your application.
DO Provide a link to the YouTube video you created in the Custom Questions section of the application.	DON'T Include every experience you have ever had in the experience section; only focus on relevant experiences that are submitted concisely.
DO Upload your Fall 2025 grades as soon as they are available.
DO Proofread your application carefully.
DO Submit your application at least 4 weeks prior to the February 1, 2026 deadline to ensure all materials are received and verified by the deadline.

 

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To increase the likelihood that your application will be completed in time for review, please visit our website for detailed application instructions and see our Suggestions page. 

For additional information email admissionscsd@memphis.edu or contact Morgan Jameson, Ph.D., Coordinator of Admissions, moates1@memphis.edu or 901-678-5800.

For questions about our SLP program, contact: Naomi Eichorn, Ph.D., neichorn@memphis.edu or 901-678-5800.

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