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Speech-Language Pathlogist (SLP)

Speech-Language Pathologists evaluate and treat children and adults who have difficulty with speech or language and have difficulty swallowing food or liquid.

Speech Therapy
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Education
Required

Program
Length

Places of
Employment

  • You must earn a bachelor’s degree in communication sciences and disorders or a related major then a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology. Complete 400 hours of supervised clinical experience. Complete 36 weeks of full-time (1260 hours) clinical practice. Pass a national certification exam

  • Bachelor’s degree – 4 years; Master’s degree – 2 years; Supervised clinical experience – 4 years

  • Schools

  • Private clinics

  • Hospitals

  • Nursing homes

  • Public health agencies

  • Universities

  • State/federal government agencies

  • Health departments

  • Research laboratories

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