Speech-Language Pathology - Eastern Illinois University

Speech-Language Pathology from Eastern Illinois University is a Campus Bachelor Communication Disorders degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. What is a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)? Evaluates, Diagnoses, and Treats Speech, Language, and Swallowing Disorders in Individuals of all Ages, from infants to the Elderly in a Variety of Job Settings. Examples of Clients Served Premature babies with eating/swallowing problems 2-year olds who aren't talking yet Preschoolers or other school age children with speech sound errors or limited vocabulary Children with Autism or other syndromes Children with language processing, language learning difficulties or reading delays People who stutter People with voice disorders People with difficulties swallowing Hearing impaired individuals People who have a stroke or head injury and then have difficulty communicating Nonnative speakers Job Outlook/Salary Current shortage of SLPs and employment opportunities are expected to increase faster than the average for all occupations through the year 2012 (due to greater awareness of early diagnosis & treatment of speech-language disorders and an aging population) Salaries can vary according to geographic region and job setting --2003 median starting salaries with 1-3 years experience, $37,000 for academic year, $40,000 for calendar year --2003 overall median salary for SLPs in schools $46,000; in a medical setting $54,000 --Hourly rates for part-time work typically range from $25-$50 per hour Job sharing, part-time and hourly opportunities are numerous in medical, school, early intervention and private practice settings Administrative opportunities later in career (e.g. head of hospital rehab unit, special ed. coordinator for a school district, director of a clinic, manager for a rehabilitation company). Median administrative salary in 2003 was $78,000 PhD shortage ? get a doctoral degree after your master's and work at a university teaching students how to be future SLPs. Median university professor salary in speech pathology $70,000 View more details on Eastern Illinois University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Communication Disorders courses.