Speech Language Pathology brochure

Speech Language Pathology

STUDY DEVELOPMENT

SPEECH

LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION ACCEPTING

EDUCATING

DISCIPLINE

PRACTICE

TOGETHER

ACCEPTING

HELPING PATHOLOGY SPEECH

EDUCATING

DISCIPLINE DEVELOPMENT PRACTICE COMMUNICATION KNOWLEDGE STUDY

PATHOLOGY

PRACTICE

DOING

COMMUNICATION

SPEECH KNOWLEDGE

DOING

HELPING

TOGETHER

LANGUAGE

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Speech pathology is listed as #44 in The Top 100 Jobs in America, with a competitive salary range of $45,000–$60,000.

Career Paths Professionals in speech-language pathology can find themselves working with both children and adults in the following settings: school systems, hospitals, private practices, universities, rehabilitation centers and research facilities.

Welcome We are so happy that you are considering the University of Montevallo for your education in speech-language pathology. You have chosen the right place at the right time for your educational experience.

Our faculty are nationally known for their outstanding commitment to teaching and research. Students with a degree in speech-language pathology are traditionally among the best and brightest, graduate with honors and are also in great demand from employers across the country.

If you have questions please e-mail or call. We would love to talk with you about your future. You are also welcome to visit Montevallo to tour our department or walk around our out-patient clinic.

We wish you the best in your search for your place in the world of speech pathology!

Dr. Margaret L. Johnson Chair, Communication Science and Disorders

I like the small class size; I like the fact that all the teachers in this department already know you and know about you.

The instructors in the CSD department are willing to work with you based on your strengths.

-Andrea King

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Organizations and Honor Societies NSSLHA

The University of Montevallo's chapter of the National Student Speech-Language, and Hearing Association (NSSLHA) consists of full/ part-time undergraduate and full time graduate Speech-Language Pathology students. Its purpose is to: encourage professional interest in the study of human communication behavior; provide professional information to its NSSLHA members; represent students in matters of professional concern within the University, the community, and at the National NSSLHA level.

Sigma Alpha Pi

The Sigma Alpha Pi honor society recognizes outstanding scholastic achievement in undergraduate and graduate students majoring in speechlanguage pathology and education of the deaf and hard of hearing.

ent has allowed me to get to know my professors on a more nd enthusiasm for speech-language pathology translated in vising. I have no doubt that my professors have adequately and I feel both competent and confident that the knowledge ided me will help me to excel in this field. -Jessica Callahan

Admission to the Junior Class Freshmen and new transfer students have to be admitted into the junior class in order to complete a major in Communication Science and Disorders (CSD). Admission to the junior class is competitive and required for a student to continue towards a B.S. degree in CSD. Upper level CSD courses are only available to students who are CSD majors and have been admitted into the junior class. CSD 101, 253, and 291 are pre-requisite courses required prior to application for the junior class. CSD 385 is open to students regardless of major to explore Cultural Diversity Issues.

The professors in the Communication Science and Disorders department truly help their students find their place in the profession. ‌ I love the continual encouragement from my professors who constantly tell me not to think small, but to make waves in our profession.

-Maranda Jennings

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