The MS in speech-language pathology program is designed to be completed in six semesters, including summers. All courses and clinical practicum experiences will be provided to allow students to progress to an on-time graduation. However, a modified individual program of study may be developed by the program director and the student to accommodate personal circumstances (e.g., medical emergency, physical and mental well-being issues, military deployment, missionary work, academic difficulty, family crisis, financial difficulty, and so forth). The modified program of study may involve withdrawal from one or more courses, part-time study, or other accommodations, as appropriate. This will extend the program of study beyond the expected number of semesters.

Students participate in a variety of experiences that help prepare them for careers in speech-language pathology. The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders maintains relationships with numerous clinical agencies in the Birmingham area and various regions of the United States.