Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology

Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology

The Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology education program at Merrimack College is an Applicant for Candidacy by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard, #310, Rockville, MD 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700.

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February 2025 CAA Site Visit

Merrimack College will host CAA site visitors at our campus in February. This site visit is a required part of the process in building an accredited graduate program which prepares students to enter the career of Speech-Language Pathology. We are inviting students, faculty and interested community members to a Public Meeting on Wednesday Feb. 12 at 4pm  to offer an opportunity to meet with the candidacy site visit team during their visit to campus. Please contact Dr. Rachel Aghara at [email protected] for more details.

A copy of the Standards for Accreditation and/or the CAA’s Policy on Public Comment may be obtained by contacting the Accreditation Office at ASHA, 2200 Research Boulevard, #310, Rockville, Maryland 20850, calling ASHA’s Action Center at 1-800-498-2071, or accessing the documents online at https://caa.asha.org/

Anyone interested in submitting comments prior to the Public Meeting should write to:
Accreditation Public Comment Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) American Speech-Language-Hearing Association 2200 Research Boulevard, #310 Rockville, MD 20850 [email protected] Fax: 301-296-8570

Other Speech, Language and Learning Programs at Merrimack

Minor in Communication Abilities Across the Lifespan

The minor in Communication Abilities Across the Lifespan at Merrimack College offers an in-depth study of language acquisition, speech skills, and hearing and swallowing abilities.

Students will participate in professional observation and experiential learning which prepares them to enter the field of speech-language pathology.

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Bachelor's Degree Completion Program: B.A. in Applied Arts and Sciences

Students who pursue a specialization in Speech, Language, and Learning will prepare for work as Speech-Language Pathology-Assistants or entrance into graduate school for master’s level Speech-Language.

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Faculty Contact

Rachel Aghara

Rachel Aghara, PhD, CCC-SLP

Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist
Special Assistant to the Dean
Speech, Language & Learning Program Developer

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