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Speech
What’s more fundamental than the ability to communicate with others? To be heard and understood. To hear and understand.
Do you enjoy helping others? Are you an intelligent, problem-solver, looking to make
life better for those around you? If so, consider a major in speech-language pathology
and audiology.
Speech-language pathologists and audiologists work with clients of all ages with speech,
hearing, swallowing and balance issues.
Why BLUFFTON?
- Small classes providing individual and small group attention
- Faculty with 25 years of SLPA experience, and still working in the field
- Hands-on learning supplements classroom instruction
- Individualized academic advising
- SLPA graduates accepted into their first choice of graduate school
SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY
Speech-language pathologists (SLP) work with people of all ages with disorders in
speech, language and swallowing. Speech-language pathologists work in schools, hospitals,
clinics and nursing homes, and in home health.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that between 2023-2033 there will be a 18% growth rate in job openings for speech pathologists.
AUDIOLOGISTS
An audiologist is someone who diagnoses and treats a patient’s hearing and balance
problems using advanced technology and procedures. The majority of audiologists work
in health care facilities, such as hospitals, physicians’ offices and audiology clinics,
or in schools.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that between 2023-2033 there will be a 11% growth rate in job openings for audiologists.
Explore the courses required for a
Major in speech-language pathology and audiology
Minor in speech-language pathology and audiology
Course guidelines
to complete the SLPA major in four years
- EARN A BACHELOR'S DEGREE
While a speech-language pathology and audiology degree is not required, it is a recommended. - GAIN PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE
Coursework at Bluffton will include clinical practice and observation. - COMPLETE A MASTER'S DEGREE FROM AN ACCREDITED UNIVERSITY
You will be supported in your choice of coursework, clinical experience and other activities to increase your competitiveness for graduate school. - EARN AMERICAN SPEECH-LANGUAGE-HEARING ASSOCIATION CREDENTIAL
What's it like to be a speech-language pathology and audiology major, let Emily tell you!
Choose Ohio First Grant
Up to four renewable grants will be awarded to first-year students majoring in select STEM fields, with a 3.0 GPA or higher, American minority and an Ohio resident.