Speech-Language Pathology (B.S., Minor)
Speech-Language Pathology (B.S., Minor)
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Program Description
91³Ô¹ÏÍø’s speech-language pathology undergraduate degree is a pre-professional speech-language pathologyÌýprogram that prepares you to serve children and adults with a broad range of communication disorders. If you’re wondering how to become a speech pathologist, RU’s acclaimed SLP major is the best place to start.
With a foundation in Jesuit, liberal arts education, our SLP program emphasizes an ethical and culturally sensitive approach to its speech therapy curriculum. Our SLP degree consists of 56 credit hours and includes courses in human communication disorders, culture and diversity, and speech and hearing science.
This degree is an excellent option for students interested in pursuing a graduate degree to become a speech pathologist, or further specialize their communication science expertise with a graduate degree in audiology or speech and hearing science.
Freshmen are eligible to apply for pre-admission to the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology.
Prospective Students
Learning Outcomes
Graduates who earn a speech-language pathology degree from RU will be able to:
- Understand normal human communication and swallowing processes
- Identify and describe the etiologies and characteristics of communication and swallowing disorders
- Demonstrate an understanding of multicultural sensitivity as it relates to the discipline of speech-language disorderss
- Apply effective oral and written communication skills in all academic settings
Course Map
Current Students
Experiences
- Observe speech-language pathologists and audiologists at work in the community
- Collaborate with faculty on SLPÌýresearch projects
- Participate in service projects working with individuals with communication disorders
- Participate in the undergraduate PURPOSE Club with other health science majors
- Shadow faculty at collaborative sites such as local Catholic schools and community centers
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Outcomes
What SLP jobs are available to you post-graduation? Graduates will be prepared to take on roles such as:
- Speech pathologist
- Audiologist
- Speech pathology assistant
- Speech therapist
- Preschool teacher
- Early intervention specialist
SpeechÌýpathology jobs can be lucrative and self-fulfilling. According to the 2017 Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median speech pathologist salary was $76,610 a year. And you’ll be happy to know the SLP industry is growing much faster than average, meaning your skills will be in high demand.
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- College of Arts and Sciences
- College of Business and Technology
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- Academic Advising
- Aylward-Dunn Learning Center
- Greenlease Library
- Honors Program
- Registrar
- Study Abroad
- Resources
- Academic Integrity
- Center for Service Learning
- Advanced College Credit Program
- Commencement
- Institutional Review Board
- University Press
- Humanities
- RU-KCU Early Acceptance Program