The Master of Science in Speech and Language Pathology is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of The American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA). Graduates are prepared to become ASHA-certified in speech-language pathology-knowledgeable in evidence-base research in communication disorders and skilled in diagnostic and treatment services. Emphasis is placed on communication behavior and disorders in linguistically and culturally diverse urban populations.