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If you're thinking about becoming a speech and language pathologist, (SLP) you’ll need to become an expert in communication.
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Speech-language pathologists work with a wide variety of patients ranging from children to adults, in order to help evaluate, diagnose, and treat individuals with speech impairments, swallowing difficulties, and other speech difficulties.
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Speech-Language pathologists have pretty flexible career paths, playing significantly different roles depending on what type of setting they work in. If you’re considering a career in this field, there are many options for you to find your dream job.
What to Major in for Speech Pathology
First, you’ll need to complete your Bachelor’s Degree in a field related to the speech-language pathology career.
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These can include:
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CSD (Communication, Sciences & Disorders)
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SLHS (Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences)
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Linguistics
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Psychology
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Don’t worry if you’re unsure about what to major in, Pathways can help you decide which undergraduate path is best for you.
Your Speech Pathologist Career Path
Following the completion of your undergraduate studies, you’ll go on to pursue a masters in Speech-Language Pathology.
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This program will need to be accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology (CAA)
SLP Career Path: Fellowship, Exam & Licensure
To complete your SLP Career path, you’ll need to complete three more critical steps before you’re on your way to practicing speech pathology in the setting of your choice.
Pass the Praxis Exam
The praxis exam is the official exam developed by the AHAS which you need to pass to become a practicing SPL. Pathways to Admission can help you thoroughly prepare for the praxis.
Complete a post-graduate clinical fellowship
During this time, you’ll transition from being a student to being an independent provider of speech-language pathology clinical services by gaining important clinical experience.
Apply for state licensure
The final step toward your speech pathologist or speech therapist career is officially obtaining your state license for the state you plan to practice in.
How Pathways Will Help You Pursue Your Speech Pathologist Career Path
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, don’t worry. Pathways is here to help make your speech pathologist career path easy to navigate.
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Determine the best undergraduate path for you
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Review requirements for accredited speech-language programs
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Transcript will be reviewed along with other academic advising
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Assist in developing college lists
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Application timeline and completion
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Essay preparation
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Letters of recommendation
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Interview Prep (if required)
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