Doctor of Speech-Language Pathology
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The Doctor of Speech-Language Pathology (SLPD) program at Our Lady of the Lake University offers seasoned, employed speech-language pathologists the opportunity to take their speech-language pathology skills to the next level. The program prepares students for:
- Leadership and administrative roles in current or new employment settings
- Provision of high-quality clinical education and supervision of graduate students and CFs
- Teaching evidence-based undergraduate courses in university settings, and
- Completing clinical research following mentored training by our university faculty
The program places a special focus on supporting culturally diverse speech-language pathologists. Graduates completing the clinical SLPD degree will be highly skilled and well-prepared for leadership and administrative employment positions, and clinical education and undergraduate teaching positions in universities. The program will be highly individualized with only six students admitted each year. Applicants must be state licensed and nationally certified speech-language pathologists with a minimum of two years of licensure and ASHAcertification.
ÄûÃʵ¼º½â€™s program is the only one of its kind offered in Texas and 1 out of 10 in the U.S.
The inaugural cohort of clinical doctorate students began the program in Fall 2024. The Doctor of Speech-Language Pathology program at ÄûÃʵ¼º½ launched in Fall 2024. Applications are now being accepted for 2025.
Program Design
The SLPD program is a hybrid program with classes that meet online with 10 days in the first July on campus to supervise.
- 45 credit hours (15-16 courses)
- Three-year program
- Courses take place online either synchronous in the evenings or asynchronous.
- Students take up to two courses each fall, spring and summer term
- Course content will include a clinical supervision experience, a university teaching experience and a clinical research capstone project
Program Mission
The SLPD program mission is to create successful speech-language pathology leaders who will be dedicated to serving the profession and the community who benefit from their services. The program will contribute to knowledge in the profession through facilitation of leaderships skills, clinical supervision, scholarly teaching and clinical research that supports students, supervisees, practicing professionals and university settings.
Admission Requirements
All candidates for admission to our Clinical Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology program must fulfill the following admission requirements:
- Completed Application Through CSDCAS -
Application must be submitted through the Communication Sciences and Disorders Centralized Application Service () - Speech-Language Pathology Licensure and Certification -
Minimum of one year of state licensure to practice as a speech-language pathologist and a minimum of one-year of ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP). - Official Transcripts -
Transcript from an earned master's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders/Speech-Language Pathology with a cumulative GPA of 3.25, submitted through CSDCAS.
- Three References -
Three recommendations submitted through the CSDCAS system from individuals familiar with the applicant's professional and academic background. - Personal Statement -
Statement no longer than 500 words, submitted in CSDCAS, describing why the applicant is pursuing the program. - Résumé -
Résumé submitted in CSDCAS highlighting educational achievements and professional experience. - Interview -
Selected applicants will be invited to interview with the SLPD Program Director.
Application Deadline
The program will admit students for each fall. The deadline for submitting applications for the SLPD program is May 15.