Degree Type
- MS-SLP
- MA-SLP
Description
Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) work to prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in children and adults. SLPs work in many different research, education, and health care settings with varying roles, levels of responsibility, and client populations (asha.org)
Typical Majors
- Communication Sciences and Disorders BS
You can learn about specific degree requirements from the University Bulletin.
Clinical Exposure
Exposure is recommended to demonstrate knowledge of the profession. Most programs require 25 hours of observation prior to matriculation.
Test Type
National Links
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
NC Programs
- Appalachian State University
- East Carolina University
- NC Central University
- University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill
- University of North Carolina- Greensboro
- Western Carolina University