M.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders | Online
Learn online. Serve in person.
The Baylor online CSD graduate program develops students into compassionate speech-language pathologists (SLPs).
Our top-ranked program combines coursework delivered online with clinical placements close to home.
Learn why Swinita called Baylor CSD online “the right choice for me.”
Fast Facts: Baylor Online CSD Master's Program
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From 2020 to 2023, graduates of Baylor’s online and residential CSD master’s programs had an 89.63% Praxis pass rate — and an employment rate of 96.8%.
Right now, there are Baylor graduates working as speech-language pathologists in schools, hospitals, private practice, long-term care centers, and many other settings.
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A Day in the Life: Online CSD Graduate Program
Here’s an example of what a "day in the life" might look like for a full-time student on their way to becoming an SLP at Baylor.
6:00am: Wake up and greet the day. Finish up some of your asynchronous coursework before heading out the door.
8:00am: Clock in at your clinical practicum. Today, you’re working with elementary-aged children with speech disorders.
9:00–12:00pm: Work one-on-one with patients while your SLP clinical educator guides and oversees your progress.
12:00–1:00pm: Break for lunch and check in on the groupchat you started with your classmates. You find out one has just accepted a job offer! Congrats all around.
1:00–5:00pm: While working with a patient, you apply an exercise from last week’s lecture on motor speech disorders.
6:00pm: Have dinner at home with family before studying for an upcoming quiz.
7:00–9:00pm: Log in to your online Voice Pathology course.
Contact an enrollment coordinator to learn more about how our online CSD graduate program makes the most of your time.
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Become an SLP online with 45 credit hours of live classes you can take from home. Each expert-led course combines live lectures and group work to prepare you for the Praxis exam.
Each clinical practicum provides you real-world experience in a different setting: private practice, home health, and education. Rotations are 24-36 hours per week for 13 weeks.
Get the experience you need to earn your license. We place you in a clinical SLP experience within 100 miles of where you live. This rotation is 35–40 hours per week for 13 weeks.
The Baylor Difference
Our program is designed for those ready to serve others as a speech-language pathologist. We balance coursework, a hands-on internship, and clinical practica, so you graduate ready to succeed as an SLP in as little as 20 months.
As a Christian university, Baylor integrates faith into the curriculum and strives to understand all of God’s creation. Graduates develop an empathetic, patient-centered mindset as they complete:
- 45 credit hours of courses in speech-language pathology
- 400 clinical hours (including 25 observation hours)
- Comprehensive exam for the Master of Science (MS)
- The National Praxis examination
Want to see what becoming an SLP at Baylor is like? Attend an Informational Webinar — and maybe even meet your future classmates.
Testimonials
“Even though I am online, they still make me feel like I am a true Baylor Bear who would be attending in person! ”
“The professors are extremely gifted at what they do and are willing to share their expertise with students. I feel supported throughout my journey even though I am time zones away!”
“I had never attended a Christian school, but I can tell the difference it makes in the kindness shown by all the staff and professors.”
Program Tracks Designed for You
Hold a CSD bachelor’s degree or have completed required post-baccalaureate work in the speech field within the last five years.
Hold a bachelor’s degree in a non-CSD major and have not completed introductory courses in speech, language, and hearing; these applicants must complete leveling courses (available through the Baylor program) before starting graduate coursework.
Application Deadline: March 15
Our Summer 2025 Cohort is now enrolling, but we also take applications on a rolling basis year-round. Now’s a great time to start your application, even if you’re not planning to start courses yet.
You can also contact an enrollment coordinator for one-on-one help with your application.
Priority Application Deadline: February 1, 2025
Final Application Deadline: March 15, 2025
Classes Start: May 5, 2025
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You can start your application today, then pick up where you left off any time. Here’s everything you’ll need to apply:
- Resume/CV
- Transcripts
- Documented observation hours (if applicable)
- 1–3 letters of recommendation
- A personal statement
- TOEFL/IELTS scores (for international students)
- Undergraduate-level courses in Biology, Social Science, Statistics, and Physics or Chemistry
Need help with your application? We’re here for you.
Cohorts start three times a year in January, May, and September, but we accept applications on a rolling basis.
Call our enrollment coordinators for one-on-one guidance with your application at 254-710-4400.
You can also check out our upcoming informational webinars to hear from Baylor CSD staff first-hand.
Join a connected campus.
Baylor faculty proudly lead with our values. As an online SLP student, you’ll have unprecedented access to connect with your faculty in live classes, scheduled one-on-one office hours, and check-ins throughout your clinical experience.
You’ll learn from leading lights in the field of speech pathology, drawing on decades of experience in the clinic and the classroom.