Speech-Language Pathology Careers

Undergraduate Stepping Stones

Students might consider the following options:
1. Earn a graduate degree in a related major

• Special Education
• Early Childhood Special Education,
• Deaf Education
• Early Childhood Education
• Elementary Education
• Secondary Education
• Reading<
• School/Clinical Psychology

2. Secure additional training for certification in a related area

• Certified Occupational Therapy Aide (COTA)
• Certified Physical Therapy Aide
• Medical Technician
• Dental Technician
• Certified interpreter for the deaf and hearing impaired

3. Employment options with an undergraduate SLP degree:

• Communication assistant/technician
• Hearing aid dispenser
• Paraprofessional in the schools
• Teacher in early childhood programs (i.e., day cares, preschools)
• Region V Services for individuals with disabilities