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Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Degree
BS in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
School
Department
At a Glance
Prepare for a rewarding future in speech-language pathology or audiology. Thanks to a robust curriculum focused on special education law, policy, and practice, you’ll gain foundational skills and put your growing knowledge into practice through experiential learning. You’ll be exposed to content addressing all populations, including individuals across different age groups and cultural backgrounds as well as those with diverse medical conditions. You’ll tailor your studies under the guidance of a dedicated faculty advisor according to your goals and passions.
Undergraduate Program Options
MAJOR
Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, BS
MINORS
Dual-Degree Program Option
Get a jumpstart and enter the workforce with a master’s degree. Dual degrees offer a streamlined path to earning two degrees, often with direct admission to the graduate portion. You’ll earn both the BS in speech-language pathology and audiology from TCNJ and the MS in speech-language pathology (MS-SLP) from the Jefferson College of Rehabilitation Sciences in this 6-year (4+2) dual-degree program.
Speech-Language Pathology, BS/MS-SLP
First-year applicants can gain direct admission to this master’s program.
OTHER PROGRAMS
You’ll Benefit From:
- Small class sizes, expert instruction, and extensive fieldwork
- Building key skills in a/typical communication, swallowing, and balance function
- Opportunities for clinical observation and independent research
- Participation in and network-building through student organizations
- Strong mentorship in the classroom and throughout student teaching
Careers
You’ll have plenty of career and educational pathways open to you as a speech-language pathology and audiology graduate. If you plan to become a speech-language pathologist or audiologist, you’ll need to pursue graduate study to be eligible for licensure. TCNJ’s BS program provides prerequisite coursework for most master’s programs (typically MA, MS, or MEd) in speech-language pathology and for clinical doctorate programs (AuD) in audiology. If you’re interested in a particular graduate program, you should consult the program website for information on particular prerequisite coursework and talk to your advisor.
Recent Graduate Schools
- Columbia University
- Kean University
- Montclair State University
- NYU
- Thomas Jefferson University
Experiential Learning
This program integrates liberal arts study, education theory and practice, and extensive fieldwork, including a semester of supervised classroom teaching. You’ll also receive guidance from faculty advisors, ensuring excellent support.
Faculty
You’ll benefit from working closely with our highly qualified special education faculty, who draw from active research and substantial professional achievements.
An Extensive Network
While at TCNJ, you can begin building a strong network of contacts. You’ll study alongside talented peers, learn from special education faculty with valuable contacts in their field, and benefit from a robust alumni community that has strong professional connections and is enthusiastic about supporting students.
