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 program designed for students who require a non-traditional, less intensive track. This extended-format program supports students with life circumstances that require greater flexibility such as the need to work, caregiving responsibilities, or other personal considerations while maintaining the same rigorous academic and clinical standards as our traditional track.

Students in the 10-semester program will receive high-quality classroom instruction and extensive clinical training, delivered by nationally recognized faculty in a program that has been ranked among the top in the country for over 20 years.

Our students benefit from individualized clinical experiences at the on-campus Memphis Speech and Hearing Center as well as a wide range of external placements across hospitals, schools, and private clinics in Memphis and the surrounding areas. The program is designed to ensure that by graduation, students have the knowledge and skills required to 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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