Speech Language Pathology Prerequisite Program

Speech therapists, also called speech language pathologists diagnose and treat students for speech, language and related disorders. Many speech therapist provide services in elementary, secondary or post-secondary schools, helping students improve their language and communication skills, leading them to a stronger academic performance. They also work in hospitals, rehab centers and nursing homes with a wide range of speech impaired children and adults.

A speech therapist may do one or more of the following:

Work with children one-on-one or in groups to treat voice disorders, stuttering problems or learning disabilities
Conduct school-wide hearing tests to identify and diagnose auditory problems among young children and promote early intervention
Teach students with hearing or speech conditions to use sign language
Team with special education teachers to create comprehensive treatment plans for special needs children
Counsel parents on how to cope with speech and language disorders
Collaborate with teachers, administrators and parents to implement speech therapy programs

Get started in the right direction by earning your bachelor’s degree with speech prerequisites built into your degree in preparation for applying to a Master’s in Speech Language Pathology program.

TTI offers 2 programs:

Prerequisite program designed for NY/NJ students applying to TTI's Masters Degree in Speech Language Pathology program
(through University of Cincinnatti)

Start date: August 2020

Cost: $13,000

Duration: 1 year

Salary: $76,000 (with a master's degree)