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Speech-Language Pathologist

Job Summary

Speech-Language Pathologists diagnose and treat speech, language, and swallowing disorders in patients of all ages.

Required Education / Training Summary

People starting in this career usually have:
Master's degree
No work experience
Internship/residency

Explore Programs in Rhode Island

Occupation Program Name Institution Certificate Earned Per Student Program Cost Program Length Time of Day Instructional Hours / Credits Clinical Placement/Field Experience/Practicum? Modality Location Eligibility Reqs/Pre-Reqs Notes/Description Website Contact Info
Speech & Language Pathologist Bachelor of Arts (BA) Communication/Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences Rhode Island College         120 credits         Provides basic understanding of speech, language and hearing
Per American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), core courses are prerequisites for advanced degree in speech-language pathology or audiology
A minimum of 120 credits, with a minimum of 30 taken at Rhode Island College. Of the 30 credits, a minimum of 15 must be in the major (12 of which must be at the 300 or 400 level).
 
https://www.ric.edu/department-directory/department-communication/commu…  
Speech & Language Pathologist Bachelor of Arts (BA) Communication/Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences Rhode Island College         120 credits         Provides basic understanding of speech, language and hearing
Per American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), core courses are prerequisites for advanced degree in speech-language pathology or audiology
A minimum of 120 credits, with a minimum of 30 taken at Rhode Island College. Of the 30 credits, a minimum of 15 must be in the major (12 of which must be at the 300 or 400 level).
 
https://www.ric.edu/department-directory/department-communication/commu…  
Speech & Language Pathologist Master of Science (MS) Speech Language Pathology University of Rhode Island   $28,908.00  2 years, + 1 summer term Days/ Evenings 54 credits Y in-person/online Kingston, RI 3.0 GPA and bachelor's degree from an accredited university Program provides academic and clinical training for students who are preparing for professional practice in speech-language pathology