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Pre-Speech Language Psychology

  • Undergraduate B(S) + Masters (MS)
  • 5 Years

Building Momentum in Healthcare Education

Turn your passion for communication, connection, and helping others into a rewarding career improving lives. The Pre-Speech-Language Pathology Pathway at D’Youville University provides a clear and supportive route for students interested in becoming licensed speech-language pathologists. As a pre-health student, you’ll gain a strong foundation in communication sciences, anatomy, linguistics, and human development—preparing you for advanced study in D’Youville’s Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (MS-SLP) program.

Job Titles to Explore

  • Speech-Language Pathologist
  • Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist
  • Medical or Hospital-Based Speech-Language Pathologist
  • School-Based Speech-Language Pathologist
  • Early Intervention Specialist
  • Rehabilitation or Acute Care Speech Pathologist
  • Voice and Swallowing Specialist
  • Accent Modification or Communication Coach
  • Research or Academic Faculty Member
  • Clinical Supervisor or Program Director

Employment Settings to Explore

  • Hospitals and Medical Centers
  • Schools and Educational Institutions
  • Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Facilities
  • Outpatient Clinics and Private Practices
  • Early Intervention and Pediatric Centers
  • Home Health and Community-Based Programs
  • Universities and Research Institutions
  • Telepractice and Remote Care Settings

Why D'Youville

  • Interprofessional Learning: Collaborate with students from nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and other healthcare programs—mirroring real-world team-based care.
  • Hands-On Clinical Experience: Gain early and diverse clinical exposure in hospitals, schools, and community-based settings throughout Western New York.
  • Expert Faculty Mentorship: Learn directly from experienced clinicians and researchers dedicated to your academic and professional success.
  • Holistic, Patient-Centered Approach: Embrace D’Youville’s mission-driven philosophy that treats the whole person—mind, body, and spirit.
  • Community Impact: Serve diverse populations through outreach and clinical partnerships that make a real difference in communication and quality of life.
  • $89,290
    Median Annual Wage in May 2023-US Bureau of Labor Statistics
  • 18%
    10 Year Projected Employment Growth-US Bureau of Labor Statistics
  • #3
    Best Health Care Jobs in 2024-US News and World Report
  • In Person
    Small class sizes for more personal connections and networking

Pathway Options

You can choose to apply to enter the Masters in Speech Language Pathology (MS) degree from any program, but we recommend enrolling into one of the following as the Pre-Speech Language Pathology (SLP) Pathways to best align yourself to the curricular requirements and ensure prerequisite courses are completed: 

  • Communication Science & Disorders (BS) 

There are two tracks recommended to set yourself up for applying to the Speech Language Pathology (MS) program. These options allow completion of the undergraduate and masters program in 5-6 years. 

  1. SLP Early Assurance :  

D’Youville sets aside a number of early assurance seats available to exceptional first-time-in-college students each year. This early assurance pathway allows students to enroll directly into the Speech Language Pathology (MS) program after three years of prerequisite undergraduate coursework. The Early Assurance Program offers a significant advantage to those qualifying students by not requiring the graduate entrance exams while guaranteeing a seat within the SLP program. 

  1. Pre-SLP Advisory Track:  

Students may also apply for entrance into the Speech Language Pathology (MS) program after completing a traditional 4-year undergraduate degree and meeting all the prerequisite courses for enrolling in the SLP program.

Pre-SLP (BS + MS)

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