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Pre-Speech-Language Pathology Program
Speech-language pathology is a high-demand, life-changing profession—and it starts here. Dordt’s program prepares students for graduate study with a strong academic foundation and a Christ-centered focus. If you feel called to support others through communication, this path leads to meaningful work in schools, hospitals, and communities.
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Program Overview
At Dordt, our Pre-Speech-Language Pathology (Pre-SLP) program was created to be a stewardly, mission-drive response to growing interest in this field. By partnering with Calvin University, Dordt's program offers a flexible, comprehensive set of prerequisites for graduate studies in speech-language pathology.
Through our program, you'll find:
A comprehensive Pre-SLP program designed for flexibility, with year-round, online course offerings
Graduate-ready coursework that fulfills most national SLP prerequisites
Individualized advising within a supportive campus community
Hands-on learning through labs
Dordt's Pre-Speech-Language Pathology program can enrich many areas of study, but students in psychology, education, and language studies may find it especially beneficial.
What can I do with Pre-Speech-Language Pathology?
Students who complete this program are well-prepared to pursue graduate study in speech-language pathology or related fields. From there, they can go on to careers as licensed speech-language therapists, serving in hospitals, clinics, schools, or rural communities where demand is especially high.
Speech-Language Pathologist
A speech-language pathologist identifies and treats disorders and delays in areas such as speech, language, and swallowing, supporting patients through individualized treatment plans and counseling.
Clinical Researcher
Clinical researchers play a vital role in the understanding and treatment of various speech-language disorders and developmental delays. Through collaborative, in-depth studies, clinical researchers identify evidence-based practices that can better serve professionals and patients alike.
Early Intervention Specialist
An early intervention specialist supports young children who may experience delays in speech, hearing, and other developmental areas, as well as their families. In addition to evaluating possible delays, early intervention specialists collaborate with other professionals such as speech-language pathologists and educators, design personalized learning plans, and provide ongoing support, advocacy, and education for families.
Career Preparation
Dordt University's 2024 Career Outcome Rate was 99.3%! “The entire campus is engaged in the work of discipleship,” said Amy Westra, Director of Career Development. “Providing a Christian education focused on Christ-centered renewal is owned by all faculty and staff.”
Pre-Speech-Language Pathology Track
At Dordt, our Pre-Speech-Language Pathology (Pre-SLP) track was created to be a stewardly, mission-drive response to growing interest in this field. By partnering with Calvin University, Dordt's program offers a flexible, comprehensive set of prerequisites for graduate studies in speech-language pathology.
Through our program, you'll find:
A comprehensive Pre-SLP track designed for flexibility, with year-round, online course offerings
Graduate-ready coursework that fulfills most national SLP prerequisites
Individualized advising within a supportive campus community
Hands-on learning through labs
Dordt's Pre-Speech-Language Pathology track can enrich many areas of study, but students in psychology, education, and language studies may find it especially beneficial.
Pairing the pre-speech-language pathology track with the study of psychology, education, or language—examined within the framework of God’s Word—will prepare you to serve effectively in the profession of speech-language pathology. The knowledge acquired through these studies will foster a unique understanding of human needs, while the skills developed will equip you to assist individuals through your professional practice.
One of the key features of this track is its intentionally curated set of six comprehensive prerequisites, designed to prepare students for admission to nearly any accredited speech-language pathology program in the United States.
Through a combination of professional development, career exploration, academic success, social, and networking activities, the Pre-Health Professions Club (PHPC) helps pre-speech-language pathology students work together to make the most of their undergraduate years and prepare for the next steps in their education and their eventual place in the exciting and dynamic field of speech-language pathology. To learn more about how to get involved in PHPC, please contact PHPC@Dordt.edu or feel free to join us at any of our events or meetings.
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