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Flexible

With on-campus, evening classes, and the option to study full- or part-time, Merrimack is sure to fit your schedule and life priorities.

Affordable

With generous scholarships and many programs offering full-tuition fellowships, the average cost of attendance is comparable to or less than public universities.

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Enjoy small class sizes and learning environments with personalized attention while studying alongside similarly motivated peers.

DISCOVER THE MERRIMACK DIFFERENCE

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Flexible

With on-campus, evening classes, and the option to study full- or part-time, Merrimack is sure to fit your schedule and life priorities.

Affordable

With generous scholarships and many programs offering full-tuition fellowships, the average cost of attendance is comparable to or less than public universities.

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Enjoy small class sizes and learning environments with personalized attention while studying alongside similarly motivated peers.

DISCOVER THE MERRIMACK DIFFERENCE

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ONLINE & ON-CAMPUS GRADUATE PROGRAMS 
THAT FIT YOUR GOALS

  • Accounting, M.S. (Online)

  • Business Analytics, M.S. (Online)

  • Data Science & Business Analytics, (Online Certificate)

  • Management, M.S. (Online or Hybrid)

  • Community Engagement, M.Ed. (Online or On-campus) 

  • Criminology and Criminal Justice, M.S.

  • Criminology and Criminal Justice, M.S. (With Police Academy)

  • Educational Leadership, C.A.G.S.

  • Higher Education, M.Ed.

  • School Counseling, M.Ed.

  • Social Work, MSW

  • Teacher Education, M.Ed (Online or On-campus)

  • Athletic Training, M.S.

  • Community Health Education, M.S.

  • Exercise and Sport Science, M.S.

  • Health & Wellness Management, M.S.

  • Healthcare Analytics, M.S. (Online)

  • Nutrition & Human Performance, M.S.

  • Clinical Mental Health Counseling, M.S.

  • Communication, M.A.

  • Public Affairs, M.P.A.

  • Spiritual Direction, M.A.

  • Spirituality, M.A.

  • Biology, M.S.

  • Civil Engineering, M.S.

  • Computer Science, M.S.

  • Data Science, M.S. (Online)

  • Data Science (Online Certificate)

  • Engineering Management, M.S.

  • Engineering Management, M.S. (Online)

  • Mechanical Engineering, M.S.

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At Merrimack College, we’re proud of our long history of providing quality degrees to students entering the job market. Our faculty are more than just teachers. We are committed to helping you grow — academically, personally and professionally — so that you graduate as a confident, well-prepared leader.

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2020 Best Regional College

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2018 Most Transformative College

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Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology

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Scholarship Opportunities

The Master of Science (M.S.) in Speech-Language Pathology (distance education) at Merrimack College 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. Review our program’s accreditation status in the Council on Academic Accreditation Program List. 


The CAA guides graduate programs through the accreditation process over a period of years. Students who enroll in and graduate from a program in Candidacy with the CAA or Accredited by the CAA will meet the necessary requirements for obtaining national certification. The accreditation process provides assurance about the quality of the graduate program and the competence of students graduating from the program.

An M.S.W. You Can Customize

Our Master of Social Work program covers 56 credits of coursework (36 credits if you enroll with advanced standing). You can choose elective options of your choice, including: 

  • School Social Work
  • Criminology
  • Substance Use Disorders
  • Community Engagement
  • Spirituality

Why Choose the Merrimack M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology?

We welcome students from any bachelor’s degree background to apply, with a hybrid prerequisite package that lets you to complete foundational courses before starting your SLP master’s degree.

Accessible Education 

Decide on a course-by-course basis whether to take classes online or on campus—whatever fits your schedule. Clinical placements are in the Merrimack/Andover area and require in-person attendance.

Flexible Study Options

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Learn to analyze and apply research in practice, with coursework that focuses on skills for multilingual clinicians and for serving historically marginalized populations. Complete at least 375 hours of clinical experience.

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Evidence-Based Education

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Merrimack’s faculty include clinically experienced scholar-practitioners who can guide you through SLP theory and offer approaches to working with clients to prepare for your career.

Mentorship from Experienced Faculty

Merrimack is such a great community. Since joining the program, I have had support from every faculty member and classmate. Merrimack provides us with a lot of resources that set us up for success.

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Learn to assess and intervene in speech and language disorders while preparing for national licensure in a flexible format.

Build clinical skills for supporting people with communication conditions like dysphagia, aphasia, stuttering, and more in just five semesters – about two years – with Merrimack College. Our M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) offers accessible graduate education taught by experienced SLP professionals. Featuring majority online prerequisite courses, hybrid or on-campus study, and college-supported clinical experiences, this 54-credit program is designed to prepare you for national licensure in speech-language pathology. The total cost of tuition is $39,150. Please note that all clinical placements take place at sites in the Merrimack/Andover area, and students must be able to travel to and complete these required in-person placements.

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Meet the Graduate Program Prerequisites: Undergraduate Certificate in Speech-Language Pathology

Are you looking to complete prerequisite coursework before applying to Merrimack College’s master’s program in Speech-Language Pathology, or are you interested in becoming a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)? Our Undergraduate Speech, Language, & Learning Certificate offers the foundational courses you need to qualify for graduate study or to pursue entry-level opportunities in the speech-language field.

Complete a majority of coursework online while selecting the courses you need to meet your personal or professional goals. Whether you are preparing to apply to Merrimack’s M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology or seeking the coursework required to work as an SLPA in Massachusetts*, this program provides a direct path forward.

Please note:

You may complete as few or as many prerequisite courses as you need. There is no requirement to take all seven offered courses. Tuition is charged only for the courses you enroll in. Students who complete all required courses in the program will earn the official certificate. 

Undergraduate Courses in the Speech, Language, & Learning Certificate

7 Undergraduate-level Courses in Speech, Language & Learning

  • Introduction to Communication Sciences and Disorders (HDE 2200)
  • Phonetics (HDE 3200)
  • Language Acquisition and Literacy Development (EDU 4500)
  • Anatomy and Physiology for Speech, Language, Hearing and Swallowing (HDE 3700)
  • Introduction to Audiology (HDE 3500)
  • Speech and Hearing Science (HDE 3900)
  • Professional Observation and Experience (HDE 4010)

*Merrimack’s Certificate in Speech, Language, & Learning meets the requirements to work as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) in Massachusetts. If you plan to work as an SLPA in another state, please review that state’s specific requirements.

Recognized and Respected

Since 1947, Merrimack College has welcomed thousands of students who have grown into confident, well-prepared leaders in their fields. We’re recognized as an outstanding and innovative regional college. Here are a few of our recent rankings and accolades.

U.S. News & World Report  
2026 Top 10 Most Innovative Schools in the North

U.S. News & World Report
2026 #38 Best Regional Universities in the North

Money Magazine 
2023 Most Transformative College

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Best Graduate Schools

The Princeton Review 
2026 
Best Regional College

The Chronicle of Higher Education 
Fastest-Growing Private Nonprofit Institution - Master’s

U.S. News & World Report 
2026  #16 Best Colleges for Veterans

U.S. News & World Report 
2026 #52 Best Value Schools

U.S. News & World Report 
2026 #20 Best Undergraduate Teaching