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Speech-Language Pathology
Dual Degree
Degrees
BS in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology +MS in Speech-Language Pathology (MS-SLP)
School
Department
At a Glance
Study speech-language pathology and learn to diagnose and treat a variety of related disorders, helping individuals improve their communication abilities. This rewarding field offers not only diverse career opportunities in schools, healthcare settings, and private practices but also job stability and the satisfaction of making a meaningful difference in your patients’ lives.
Dual-Degree Program
Get a jumpstart on your future through TCNJ’s articulation agreement with the Jefferson College of Rehabilitation Sciences, which enables you to apply and be accepted to both TCNJ and Jefferson as a first-year student. You will complete a 6-year (4+2) dual-degree program, earning a bachelor’s degree from TCNJ and a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (MS-SLP) from Jefferson — and putting you on the fast track to a successful career.
Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology + Speech-Language Pathology, BS/MS-SLP
About the Jefferson College of Rehabilitation Sciences
The Jefferson College of Rehabilitation Sciences, located in Philadelphia, offers occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech-language pathology, athletic training, and exercise science programs. Jefferson is dedicated to enriching lives through research, education, and rehabilitation.
Application Process
- Follow the general admission process and submit the Common Application by December 1. (The early decision option is not available due to the program’s specific timeline.) You must also complete a supplemental application through TCNJ’s application portal. The supplemental application will be available only if you have a minimum 3.3 cumulative high-school GPA.
- Jefferson will evaluate your supplemental application for a potential virtual interview and finalize selections by April 15.
- If you are not selected by Thomas Jefferson University, you will still be eligible for admission to TCNJ under the alternate program of study indicated in your Common Application.
Contact Karan Nair, admissions counselor at Thomas Jefferson University, with questions about the application process for the pharmacy program.
Eligibility Requirements
Before enrolling at Thomas Jefferson University, you must:
- Maintain a minimum 3.3 cumulative GPA at TCNJ.
- Achieve a minimum 3.0 GPA in science prerequisite courses, with no grade lower than a C+.
- Complete all prerequisite courses at TCNJ, except for non-science courses, which may be fulfilled through AP, IB, or dual-credit coursework from another college.
Observe ASHA certified (CCC-SLP) and licensed speech-language pathologists who hold the Certificate of Clinical Competence for a minimum of 25 hours in at least two different settings.
Contact Lynn Smith, assistant professor of speech pathology and audiology at TCNJ, for questions about program eligibility requirements.
