How to Become an Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

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Join along with pediatric speech-language pathologist Melissa Joseph, M.S., CCC-SLP and pediatric speech-language pathologist assistant Haley McHugh, B.S. SLP-A for a video podcast episode where we discuss the pathway to becoming an SLP.

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[kristelle]

I would love to hear about what it's like to be an SLP from a medical SLP perspective. I am considering that path but it's so hard to really get a good idea of what the day to day job looks like because of patient privacy laws. Thank you for all of your content!

[laylamosher]

This has really helped me so much! I can’t wait to start this path!

[tymeshiac]

I received my undergrad in recreational therapy💜 I am currently enrolled in the post baccalaureate program. I finish next summer, but I should probably figure out when I can start applying to grad school. I am excited for the career switch as I’m staying optimistic. It’s definitely no walk in the park😂

[jiyagupta]

Can you touch a little more about funding after getting your master's degree? For example, during the fellowship portion, do we have to pay tuition? Also, do you have any idea if acceptance or license to work as an SLP is affected adversely for international students?

[meiluj]

Observation hours, before you begin the SLP program ? No school has told me this? I thought you just get observed after, you begin the program? (CF?) Please explain, thanks

[samiKetch]

If I have an undergraduate degree in sociology and I want to apply to a master's program in SLP. Would this make it harder for me to be accepted?

[speech_therapy_jazem]

Hi could you please give me some info about CCC-SLP for international applicants? 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[ashleyjacob]

This really helped! I'm starting grad school in the fall and am really excited. A question regarding CFY's tho, can you do a CFY anywhere (meaning not in the area where you went to grad school), and how do you find a CFY mentor? I read stuff online that you need to find a CFY mentor/supervisor on your own but I'm not sure if this is true...

[YosselinGonzalez-bx]

hello, i love your videos, i have an associates degree in psychology and child and adolescents and i was wondering to become an slp but i dont know if i chose the wrong major, can i still become an slp with a psychology major or child and adolescents when i transfer to to a university for my bachelors ? thank you !♥

[HooriaAkhter......]

Can after BS in psychology degree from my country's WES accredited university, I can do MS in SLP in USA????

[givemarscredit]

would it be good if i apply for bachelors in health and science?

[nalainabbas]

13:21 when you said once 1260 hours are completed we can apply for ASHA Credentials and state licensure. Is there any additional exam we have to take to get those credentials?

[Bunny-nhjs]

Would a commication disorders major and linguistics minor be good?

[yuikitai]

Hi from Japan! What’s the difference between the slp and the slp assistant?

[rain.bow.]

I've completed my bachelor's degree in Linguistics would i be eligible for this? Or not?

[myrandarosenbaum]

Do you know much about people who are switching careers?

[mandimathers]

Hi thanks this video was helpful. I’m changing my career path and will be doing the post bac slp program and then eventually masters. I’m curious does it matter if it’s a masters or arts or masters of science in slp? I’ve seen both.

[Itskiondwa]

Would majoring in psychology and minoring in communication disorders work?

[evangeliapapavasiliu]

What should you major in if your country doesn't offer communication sciences as a bachelor? Can you do psychology or journalism and then take specific courses to apply for a masters?
Thank you so much, girls! :))

[jasromero]

Can a psychology major go to a grad SLP?