B.S. in Speech-Language Pathology
The mission of Faulkner University’s Department of Speech-Language Pathology is to prepare students, through excellence in instruction, research, and clinical practice, to be leading speech-language pathologists who glorify God by serving others.
The B.S. in Speech-Language Pathology program is a bachelor’s degree that prepares students to apply for a graduate degree in Speech-Language Pathology. Upon graduating, students will have acquired all course requirements to apply for the Speech-Language Pathology program here at Faulkner.
Why SLP?
- SLP is one of Alabama’s “Hot 40” high-demand occupations, with the field projected to grow 23% by 2030, significantly faster than the state average for other jobs.
Each year, Alabama anticipates over 160 job openings for SLPs due to growth and retirements. - Rural and underserved regions—especially in central and southern Alabama—face persistent shortages of SLP professionals, increasing opportunities for new graduates.
- Wide range of working environments including K-12 schools, hospitals and rehabilitation centers, early intervention programs, home health and telepractice, and private practice clinics.
Why Choose Faulkner's B.S. in Speech-Language Pathology?
- Streamlined Pathway to Faulkner’s Accredited Master's in SLP Program
Faulkner’s BS in SLP is carefully structured to fulfill prerequisites for its Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology (MSLP) program. That means you're preparing with coursework all tailored to support your graduate admission. - Values-Based Education Environment
As a Christian university, Faulkner emphasizes service, compassion, and ethics integrated within healthcare education. You’ll learn to approach patient care with a holistic, faith-informed perspective—a potential differentiator for some professional settings. - Strong Student Support
Faulkner’s BS in SLP is directly overseen by those running and teaching in the Faulkner Master’s in SLP program which helps to ensure an environment geared toward on-time completion & professional success.
Speech-Language Pathology
- B.S. in Speech-Language Pathology Program Goals
- B.S. in Speech-Language Pathology Learning Outcomes
- How to Apply
B.S. in Speech-Language Pathology Program Goals
- Prepare students for graduate level study with a rigorous theoretical and scientific base in communication sciences and disorders.
- Train students in the processes and tools used in a variety of research and scholarly activities in the field of communication development and disorders.
- Develop students’ oral and written communication skills required for successful careers in the health sciences.
- Encourage students to serve individuals with disabilities using their speech-language pathology knowledge and skills to be the hands and feet of Christ.
B.S. in Speech-Language Pathology Learning Outcomes
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Apply the principles of biological and physical sciences to the processes of speech, language, hearing and swallowing (Program Goal 1).
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Examine basic human communication and swallowing processes and their normal development (Program Goal 1).
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Demonstrate skills in applying basic assessment, diagnostic, and treatment methods for speech and language disorders (Program Goal 1).
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Interpret and evaluate contemporary professional issues and current research in the field of speech-pathology (Program Goal 2).
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Demonstrate competence in critical thinking and in oral and written language skills (Program Goal 3).
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Participate in service to the community using their speech language pathology skills (Program Goal 4).
