General student information
More student information on becoming a speech-language pathologist is available from ASHA (American Speech-Language & Hearing Association).
GPA requirements
GPA requirements for the bachelor's program is 3.0. GPA requirements for the master's program is 3.3 or above. GPA requirements for transitional master's is 3.3 or above.
What do speech-language pathologists (SLPs) do and where do they work?
SLPs work with people of all ages ranging from infants to the elderly. SLPs help children learn specific speech and language skills. Many of these children are simply delayed in their development. Others have impairments such as mental retardation, hearing loss, cerebral palsy, autism, or brain injury. SLPs help adults who have communication problems due to strokes, head injuries, degenerative diseases, cancer/tumors, or vocal fold pathologies. SLPs also work with individuals who have difficulty swallowing or who want to modify their accents or those who stutter.
Work settings include: public schools, hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers, and private practice.
What education do I need for a career in speech-language pathology?
Students complete an undergraduate degree in speech-language pathology prior to enrolling in a master's program in speech-language pathology. A master's degree is required for practice in most states and for certification by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA.)
What degree programs are offered at Loma Linda University (LLU)?
Loma Linda University offers a BS degree in speech-language pathology and audiology. Students complete two years of general studies at an accredited college or university prior to transferring to LLU as juniors. LLU also offers a MS degree in speech-language pathology. The MS is a two-year program. In addition, individuals having a BS or BA degree in another discipline may complete our transitional master's program. The student takes one year of undergraduate foundational coursework prior to taking the two-year graduate level coursework. At the end of this three-year sequence, the student will have completed an MS in speech-language pathology. A graduate degree in audiology is not available through LLU.
What type of people go into speech-language pathology?
Some of the characteristics frequently seen in individuals who choose this profession include: helping/compassionate personalities, good academic abilities, and positive interpersonal skills. This profession requires patience, flexibility, and a love of people.
Department of Speech-Language Pathology
School of Allied Health Professions
Loma Linda University
Nichol Hall Room A506
Loma Linda Ca 92350
Toll-free phone: (800) 422-4558-1-4
Department phone: (909) 558-4998
Fax: (909) 558-4291
Email: sppa@llu.edu
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Last Revised: Thu, Mar 22, 2007