Speech-language Pathology 3+2
LVC's 3+2 Speech Language Pathology program will put you ahead of the game in a highly-competitive field. You'll graduate as a skilled clinician, and—thanks to our strong alumni network and clinical partnerships—have all the support and real-world experience you need to start building a successful and fulfilling career.
As a Speech Language Pathology student, you’ll enroll as a Communication Sciences & Disorders major. Qualified students will then enter the Speech-Language Pathology program in year three. At the completion of your fourth year, you’ll receive a B.S. in Communication Sciences & Disorders—and at the end of your fifth year, you’ll receive a master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology (pending receipt of candidacy status from the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.*)
*The master’s degree (M.S.) education program in speech-language pathology (residential) at Lebanon Valley College is a Candidate for Accreditation by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard, #310, Rockville, MD 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700. Candidacy is a “preaccreditation” status with the CAA, awarded to developing or emerging programs for a maximum period of 5 years.
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Speech-language pathology is an in-demand health profession, resulting in more applicants for graduate-level programs than there are openings in graduate schools. Our 3+2 program takes you straight through from your first year to your bachelor of communication sciences and disorders to your master’s in speech-language pathology, giving you a career edge.
$80,000
median annual salary for speech-language pathologists
7
categories of communication disorders treated by our on-campus clinic
29%
job growth outlook, 2020–30 (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
In Their Words
Dr. Scesa is a phenomenal mentor. She’s had a vision for this program from the start. She’s a great resource, as are my other professors. Dr. Scesa has guided me from day one.
Kelsey Bouder
’21, M ’22,
speech-language pathology major
There’s a great need for speech-language pathologists in school and medical settings because the caseloads are so high. Part of it is the growing elderly population that needs services after strokes. And in schools, more children are being diagnosed with language disorders and autism.
Dr. Michelle Scesa,
chair and assistant professor of communication sciences disorders/speech-language pathology
My first visit to LVC was during a snowstorm. Despite this, I thoroughly enjoyed the campus and my experience. After meeting with admissions, coaches, and the SLP faculty, I realized that LVC was the college that would care for my success and future the most.
Mac Eschinger
’24, M’25,
speech-language pathology major
