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Pursue Your Dream of Becoming a Speech-Language Pathologist

Are you passionate about helping others communicate? Do you want to have a positive impact on people with speech and language impairments?

UVM’s fully online 19-credit Speech-Language Pathology Pre-Master’s Track Certificate Program (SLP Pre-Master’s Track) is designed for students interested in pursuing a Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders, with a concentration in Speech-Language Pathology, but do not have the required undergraduate coursework to matriculate.

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What Sets UVM’s SLP Pre-Masters Track Apart

  • Affordable education. No matter where you live, you’ll pay the in-state (Vermont) tuition rate for the pre-master SLP program, making UVM’s program one of the most affordable options.
  • Prepare for the next step in your career. Once you complete the pre-master SLP program, you can apply to UVM’s Masters in Communication Sciences and Disorders program.
  • Learn online on your schedule. Complete the program with the flexibility of online learning and most students finish in three semesters.

“A career in this field would be incredibly fulfilling and I believe UVM’s program will prepare me with the necessary skills to begin a journey toward becoming a speech-language pathologist.”

Anna Castagna, UVM Pre-Master SLP Studen

When you get a speech-language pathologist degree, you’ll be in high demand.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, “Employment of speech-language pathologists is projected to grow 21 percent from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations.” According to American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Member surveys, the salaries of speech-language pathologists vary depending on education, experience, work setting, and geographical location, with median salaries ranging from $66,000 to $80,000 in school settings and a median salary of $78,000 for health care settings, with a median salary of $100,000 for administrators or supervisors.

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