Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology BS-MS PlusOne

Overview

Northeastern’s BS-MS PlusOne Program offers motivated students the opportunity to start earning a master’s degree while completing their undergraduate coursework.

Students apply to the program in the spring of their junior year, and if accepted, take 24 credits of graduate work in their fourth year; these courses count towards both the Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. Students graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (BS-SLPA) degree at the end of year four, and this shortens the completion time for a master’s degree to only one additional year.

Information on the approval process for PlusOne programs can be found on the Registrar website, and the Bouvé College website contains details on eligibility for the PlusOne program, as well the many advantages of pursuing a Master’s degree through a PlusOne program at Northeastern University.

Sarah Young-Hong
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Curriculum

For the first three years, the BS-MS PlusOne program follows the standard curriculum path for the Bachelor of Science in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology program. Students need to complete a total of 109 credits by the end of Year 3. In the fourth year, students complete both undergraduate and graduate coursework and obtain a BS-SLPA degree after Year 4. The curriculum in the fifth year follows a standard second-year curriculum for Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology students. The table below provides a sample course of study throughout all five years.

Schedule: Sample Course of Study

Note: Curriculum subject to change. Not all courses may be offered every term. Students are encouraged to work with their advisor when planning their schedules.

Experiential Learning

Students will be exposed to a wide variety of communication disorders through observations and participation in activities at the Northeastern University Speech-Language and Hearing Center. Externships in schools, hospitals, or other relevant settings will also broaden students’ exposure and prepare them for graduate study or employment.