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SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
(SLP)
Speech-Language Pathologists evaluate and treat children and adults who have difficulty with speech or language, have difficulty swallowing food or liquid.
EDUCATION REQUIRED
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
PROGRAM LENGTH
Bachelor’s degree – 4 years; Master’s degree – 2 years; Supervised clinical experience – 4 years
PLACES OF EMPLOYMENT
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Schools
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Private clinics
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Hospitals
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Nursing homes
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Public health agencies,
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Universities
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State/federal government agencies
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Health departments
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Research laboratories
SALARY RANGE
$29.77 - $44.36

For more information on this program, visit the Education page