Online Doctorate Clinical Speech Language Pathology
Launching in Fall 2026, UC’s fully online Clinical Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP-D) is a part-time program designed for practicing speech-language pathologists (SLPs) looking to advance their careers without interrupting their current professional commitments.
Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology Program Highlights
High Quality Education
This program is designed to enhance students’ professional and clinical expertise, equipping them with the skills to mentor and lead in their chosen field. Students will develop critical thinking, clinical problem-solving, and research application skills while gaining expertise in clinical education, teaching, supervision, and mentorship.
Throughout the program, students will collaborate with practicing clinicians and engage with UC’s renowned faculty. Each student will choose between two specialized tracks, healthcare or education, to focus their learning and leadership development for their respective setting.
Flexibility
- Full and Part-Time Options
- World-Class Faculty Leadership
- Scholarship Opportunities for Active Military and Veterans
Support from Application through Graduation
At UC, you’ll have a full support team behind you:
Enrollment Services Advisor: Your go-to resource during the application process
Student Success Coordinator: Helping you prepare for classes and stay on track
Access to Resources: Access to university resources that will support you through your program including online learning expectations and resources, health and wellness resources, and academic support
Prerequisites
- Graduated with an ASHA-accredited SLP master’s degree program with at least 50 semester hours completed.
- Hold current state licensure in SLP in good standing.
- Maintained a GPA of 3.0 or higher for graduate work.
Complete the online application and submit the application fee.
Standard Application Fees:
- $65.00 for domestic applicants to most degree programs
- $70.00 for international applicants to most degree programs
- $20.00 for domestic applicants to Graduate Certificates
- $25.00 for international applicants to Graduate Certificates
- Application fees are waived for Summer 2026 applications submitted by March 1st, 2026
- Application fees are waived for Fall 2026 applications submitted by July 1st, 2026
- Fee waivers are automatically applied for applicants who:
- are currently serving in the US armed forces
- are veterans of the US armed forces
All applicants are required to upload unofficial transcripts during the application process, showing all undergraduate and graduate course work completed, including degrees granted and dates of conferral.
Official transcripts are not required until the student has received and accepted an offer of admission from the university. Once the offer has been confirmed, the student must submit official transcripts.
Students who have received degrees from the University of Cincinnati do not need to submit official paper copies of their UC transcripts.
Transcripts can be submitted electronically or by mail. To see if your transcript(s) can be ordered electronically, visit the links below and search for your previous school(s).
- Parchment
- Please select “University of Cincinnati – Main Campus” as the recipient of your transcript.
- National Student Clearinghouse
- Please have your transcript sent directly to admissions@uc.edu.
If you do not see your past school(s) listed on either site, please contact the school(s) directly. Then, mail your sealed, unopened, official transcripts to:
Please mail sealed, unopened, official transcripts to:
University of Cincinnati
Office of Admissions
PO Box 210091
Cincinnati, Ohio 45221-0091
Transfer Course Credit
Students who have earned graduate credits from accredited institutions may be eligible to apply some or all of those credits towards their pursuit of the online SLP-D program. Please contact your Enrollment Services Advisor (ESA) for specifics about the policy.
Submit an updated resume that meets the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) criteria and includes at least 3 years of clinical practice.
Submit 3 letters of recommendation (LOR) from clinical experts, supervisors, or individuals who can speak to your academic potential for this advanced degree.
Submit a 2–3 page written statement outlining your research interests, professional experience and achievements, and your motivation for pursuing the SLP-D at UC.
You may also choose to submit a Clinical Case Presentation instead.
| Term | Application Deadline | Classes Start |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | January 10, 2026 | August 24, 2026 |
The University of Cincinnati's online course fees differ depending on the program. On average, students will accrue fewer fees than students attending on-campus classes.
The one fee applied across all UC Online programs is the distance learning fee. Students living outside the state of Ohio must also pay an additional “non-resident” fee to enroll in courses at UC Online. This fee is lower than the out-of-state fee for traditional on-campus programs.
To view tuition information and program costs, visit the Online Program Fees page.
Federal regulations require the University of Cincinnati to publicly disclose whether completion of certain programs that lead or may lead to professional licensure or certification would meet a given state’s educational requirements for a specific professional license or certification required for employment in an occupation (regardless of whether the program is on-ground, online, or hybrid). To learn whether a University program meets a given state’s educational requirements, please visit the University of Cincinnati State Authorization webpage.
Amanda Kaye Simmons
Assoc Professor - Educator, CAHS Communication Sciences & Disorders
357 HSB
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