Hybrid
online learning
on-campus residency experiences
clinical experiences
Accelerated
complete the program in
16 months / 4 semesters
56 credit hours
Purpose-Driven Preparation = Practice-Ready Professionals
Prepare to serve individuals with communication and swallowing disorders through clinical excellence, compassionate care, and Christ-centered purpose.
- Hybrid accelerated curriculum blends online coursework with clinical externships and immersive on-campus residencies
- Christ-centered preparation for those called to serve individuals with communication and swallowing disorders
- Faculty mentoring paired with professional excellence and spiritual growth that prepares graduates to serve with compassion and purpose
Application Dates
Application opens in CSDCAS July 15th annually
Fall cohort application deadlines:
- Priority deadline February 1st
- Application closes June 1st
Spring cohort application deadlines:
- Priority deadline June 1st
- Application closes October 1st
Prepare to Apply
Applicants WITH a bachelor’s degree in SLP or CSD:
- You are likely ready to apply.
- Contact an admissions counselor for assistance or complete the application in CSDCAS.
Applicants WITHOUT a bachelor’s degree in SLP or CSD:
- You may need additional coursework.
- Contact an admissions counselor for assistance or explore these options:
Key Program Features
Innovative Educational Model
- Accelerated: program completion in 16 months, 4 semesters
- Hybrid: online learning, on-campus residencies, local externships
- Designed to prepare you for state licensure and national certification
- Learn using state-of-the-art clinical education technology
Clinical Placement Support
- A team of experts secures your externship placements
- Placements near your home with qualified clinical educators
- Full support with onboarding, compliance, and site coordination
- Faculty mentoring to ensure a successful clinical experience
Proactive Student Support
- Access to physical and mental wellness services and student success coaching through Timely Care
- Faith-integrated individual and group advising
- Career preparation with resume review and interview coaching
For more information, see our Frequently Asked Questions.
- Mission, Vision and Outcomes
- Tuition and Fees
- Admission Requirements
- Prerequisite Requirements
- Admissions Procedures
- Curriculum
- Admissions Data
- Student Outcome Data
- Licensure and Certification
- Strategic Plan
- Non-discrimination Policy
- Grievances and Complaints
- Program Policies
- Frequently Asked Questions
MS-SLP Virtual Information Sessions
Curious about a career in Speech-Language Pathology? Join us for informational webinars on a variety of topics, all designed to help you learn more about the MS-SLP program at OBU.
Webinar Schedule
- May 22, 2026 - 12:00 PM CST | Prepare to Apply
- June 2, 2026 - 6:00 PM CST | Student Success
- August 4, 2026 - 6:00 PM CST | Faith Integration
- August 21, 2026 - 12:00 PM CST | Residencies and Clinical Practicum Experiences
- September 1, 2026 - 6:00 PM CST | Faculty Meet n' Greet
- September 18, 2026 - 12:00 PM CST | Student Success
- October 6, 2026 - 6:00 PM CST | Prepare to Apply
- October 16, 2026 - 12:00 PM CST | Faith Integration
- November 3, 2026 - 6:00 PM CST | Residencies and Clinical Practicum Experiences
- November 13, 2026 - 12:00 PM CST | Faculty Meet n' Greet
- December 1, 2026 - 6:00 PM CST | Student Success
- December 11, 2026 - 12:00 PM CST | Prepare to Apply
Our MS-SLP faculty will share insights into the profession, walk you through the OBU program, and answer all your questions. This is your chance to connect with faculty and discover why OBU is the BEST place for your SLP graduate education. We can't wait to meet you—see you there!
Outstanding Faculty and Staff
OBU faculty are experts in their fields and will be with you every step of the way.
Program Director
Associate Professor
Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology Program
Director of Clinical Education
Associate Professor
Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology
Director of Curriculum
Professor
Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology
Director of Student Success
Associate Professor
Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology
Director of Admissions
Assistant Professor
Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology
Director of Research and Scholarship
Associate Professor
Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology
Assistant Professor
Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology
Program Coordinator Speech Language Pathology
Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology and
Doctor of Occupational Therapy
Graduate Health Sciences Lab Coordinator
Director of Operations
Graduate and Online Health Science Program
Become a Future Shaper
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Email: slp@okbu.edu
Phone: 405.585.4621
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Accreditation Status
The Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (MS-SLP) (distance education) at Oklahoma Baptist University (OBU) is a Candidate for Accreditation by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard, #310, Rockville, MD 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700. Candidacy is a “preaccreditation” status with the CAA, awarded to developing or emerging programs for a maximum period of 5 years.