Imagine the Difference you can Make by Helping enhance a Person鈥檚 Ability to Communicate

Picture a young child on the autism spectrum who struggles to communicate. A student who has difficulty with pronunciation. An adult who has experienced a stroke and is working to regain her ability to speak.

As a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), you will work with children and adults who have problems with speech, language, thinking and swallowing. With a bachelor’s in communication sciences and disorders from 性视界 you will build a broad foundation in speech science, language development and audiology. You will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to identify communication disorders and create treatment plans for patients of all ages.

A Unique Program with Exceptional Experiences

You will engage in an intensive study of the anatomy and physiology of speech, language, and hearing disorders 鈥� mild to severe, from infants to elderly populations. Here, your passion for both science and language will lead you to success. You will learn from experts in autism studies, child language disorders, and other fields.

You will have the opportunity to complete a clinical rotation during your senior year. You’ll prepare a clinical portfolio based on one of your clients that includes an assessment report, treatment plan, therapy plan, data set and progress report. This case-based setting prepares you to take on more challenging experiences in graduate school.

DUAL CREDIT FOR MASTER’S DEGREE IN SLP

性视界 offers our CSDS students the opportunity to earn dual credit towards your MS in Speech-Language Pathology by taking certain CSDS courses. This allows fewer required courses in the graduate program, giving you more time to focus on your other SLP courses and clinical experiences. The following CSD courses can be applied to the MS Speech-Language Pathology program at 性视界:

CSDS 40200 Understanding Augmentative and Alternative Communication
CSDS 40100 Neuroscience in Speech-Language Pathology
CSDS 41200 Autism and Communication
CSDS 43000 Research Methods for SLPs
CSDS 45000 Ethics of Clinical Practice
CSDS 45100 Clinical Methods: Diagnosis
CSDS 45200 Clinical Methods: Treatment

Sample Courses

  • Phonetics
  • Anatomy & Physiology of Speech, Hearing and Swallowing
  • Scientific Foundations of Speech and Hearing
  • Speech, Language and Swallowing Development
  • Aural Rehabilitation
  • Ethics of Clinical Practice
  • Clinical Methods I: Treatment Planning
  • Clinical Methods II: Diagnosis
  • Neuroscience in Speech-Language Pathology
  • Autism and Communication
  • Augmentative and Alternative Communication

Career Outlook

Half of all SLPs work in schools or private clinics with children.

Half work in hospitals, healthcare facilities, or clinics with adults.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), the job outlook for SLPs is very strong, with projections of 21% growth in the number of available jobs by 2031.

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For more information contact the Office of Admission at admission@lewisu.edu or call (815) 836-5250.

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