What degree do I need to become a speech pathologist?

SLPs can enter the field without an undergraduate degree that focuses on communication sciences and disorders. If you have a bachelor’s degree in another discipline, the Speech@Emerson program and post-baccalaureate programs offer foundational courses that may prepare you to earn your master’s degree in speech-language pathology.

Which schools offer a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology online?

Emerson College offers a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology online – Prepare to become an SLP in as few as 20 months. No GRE required. Scholarships available.

What are the continuing education requirements for a speech pathologist in California?

Continuing Education Requirements. For example, in Tennessee, speech-language pathologists must complete at least 10 hours of continuing education per calendar year, while in California, speech-language pathologists must complete at least 24 clock hours of continuing education during every two-year renewal period.

What should I major in to become a sign language therapist?

For your undergraduate degree, you may want to consider a major in communication sciences and disorders, speech and hearing science or American Sign Language. In these programs, you’ll learn about human language function and development, hearing science, phonetics, speech and language development and sign language.

Next, you need to earn a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (MS-SLP) from a program that’s accredited or in accreditation candidacy status by the Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) – depending on state requirements. The benefit of such a program is that it usually blends an academic course load with practical clinical exposure.

What is a speech-language pathologist (SLP)?

What Is a Speech-Language Pathologist? Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) diagnose and treat patients who struggle with communication issues related to speech and language, whether on the physical or cognitive level. They also address problems related to swallowing and hearing.

How long does it take to become an SLP?

Let’s break it down (all times are approximate): 1 4 years = Undergraduate degree 2 2 years = Graduate degree (including 400 hours of supervised clinical experience) 3 2 years = Clinical fellowship (1,260 hours of mentored clinical experience) 4 8 years = TOTAL TIME TO SLP CERTIFICATION More