FAQ Speech-Language Pathology, child speech language disorders.
A Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) evaluates and diagnoses speech, language, voice, cognitive-communication and swallowing disorders. An SLP also treats those same disorders among people of all ages ranging from infants to elderly individuals, and also counsels patients and their family members.

Candidates interested in becoming speech-language pathologists (SLPs) must apply for admission to the Speech-Language Pathology Pre-professional Preparation program. Admission is selective. Acceptance into the Speech-Language Pathology Pre-professional Preparation program is required for completion of the bachelor's degree and eventual application to a Master's degree program.

Speech-language pathology is a competitive field for those who wish to help people with communication disorders, swallowing difficulties, voice pitch problems and more. These are the top master’s.

The Harding program is a member of the Council of Academic Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders. All professional staff hold ASHA's Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology and hold Arkansas licenses in their respective areas.

The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is the national professional, scientific, and credentialing association for 211,000 members and affiliates who are audiologists; speech-language pathologists; speech, language, and hearing scientists; audiology and speech-language pathology support personnel; and students.

Speech-Language Pathology Graduate Student Combines Passions to Treat Communication Disorders For future speech-language pathologist Sharon Witt, the master’s program in communication science and disorders at Rockhurst University allows her to combine her loves for speech and music to assist individuals in Kansas City and beyond.

Speech-Language Pathology Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) work to prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in children and adults (American Speech-language-Hearing Association).