Earning your bachelor’s degree is the first step toward becoming a licensed speech-language pathologist, and we are here to support you along the way. In our small, welcoming cohorts, you will join a close-knit community where innovative teaching and faculty mentorship bring the study of communication development and disorders to life.
Through coursework, clinical observations, and relevant, hands-on learning, you will build the skills and confidence to succeed in a master’s program. Our program’s strength lies in preparing you for a heart-centered career, helping others to find their voice and engage with the world.
Why Study this Program at Viterbo?
- Priority MS-SLP Admission: Viterbo Communication Disorders and Sciences graduates who meet program requirements receive priority admission into the Master of Speech-Language Pathology (MS-SLP) program.
- Interdisciplinary Education: Students gain an early edge in collaborative care through ASL coursework and interprofessional simulations. By working alongside peers in nursing, social work, and dietetics, you’ll master the coordinated care dynamics used in real-world schools and hospitals.
- Clinical Observation: Build a professional foundation with 25 hours of clinical observation. You will observe the evaluation and treatment of communication disorders across the lifespan through a mix of guided video sessions and community placements.
Viterbo Graduates go on to become:
- Speech Language Pathologists (Graduate study required)
- Audiologist (Graduate study required)
