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Speech-language Pathology 3+2

LVC's 3+2 Speech Language Pathology program will put you ahead of the game in a highly-competitive field. You'll graduate as a skilled clinician, and—thanks to our strong alumni network and clinical partnerships—have all the support and real-world experience you need to start building a successful and fulfilling career.

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You are needed. Speech-language pathology is an in-demand health profession, resulting in more applicants for graduate-level programs than there are openings in graduate schools. Our 3+2 program takes you straight through from your first year to your bachelor of communication sciences and disorders to your master’s in speech-language pathology, giving you a career edge.

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Speech therapist student in Early Childhood Education Program works with a child patient.

Bringing the Outside World In

Get Practical Experience with Our Guaranteed Clinical Placements

Clinical placements are guaranteed for our students. Participate in clinical placements in healthcare and educational settings to gain hands-on experience in the field.

Help Patients in Need

At LVC’s free community Center for Speech, Language, and Hearing Disorders, you’ll gain invaluable real-world experience while helping members of the community with audiology, hearing, and speech needs. Practice in a clinical environment on campus with the latest in industry technology and equipment. 

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$84,140
median pay for speech-language pathologists, 2022 (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
7
categories of communication disorders treated by our on-campus clinic
19%
anticipated job growth for speech-language pathologists, 2022–2032 (Bureau of Labor Statistics)

Speech-language Pathology Assistant

The Speech-language Pathology Assistant (SLP-A) program offers a bachelor’s degree for students in the CSD/SLP program who do not wish to pursue a graduate degree or cannot meet the required cumulative GPA of 3.3. The required cumulative GPA for the SLP-A program is 3.0.

This program offers students an option for graduates to work in schools and medical settings as an a SLP-A.

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Faculty Spotlight
Dr. Jennifer Ferry
Jennifer Ferry

Associate Professor of Speech-Language Pathology

ferry@lvc.edu

717-867-6712

Heilman 114 B
Melody Keegan
Melody Keegan

Clinical Assistant Professor of Speech Language Pathology

keegan@lvc.edu

717-867-6708

Heilman 115 E
Dr. Helga McCullough
Helga McCullough

Associate Professor of Speech-Language Pathology

mccullou@lvc.edu

717-867-6711

Heilman 114 D
Mindy Nguyen
Mindy Nguyen

Director of Clinical Education

Clinical Assistant Professor of Speech Language Pathology

nguyen@lvc.edu

717-867-6704

SLP Clinic Suite 113
Dr. Laura Richardson
Laura Richardson

Assistant Professor of Speech-language Pathology

lrichard@lvc.edu

717-867-6709

Heilman 114 G
Cheryl Smith
Cheryl Smith

Clinical Assistant Professor of Speech-Language Pathology

External Site Coordinator

chsmith@lvc.edu

717-867-6707

Heilman 114 C
Leanne Snyder
Leanne Snyder

Clinical Assistant Professor of Speech-Language Pathology

Clinical Education Coordinator

lesnyder@lvc.edu

717-867-6703

In Their Words

Quality Education
LVC provided me a quality education that has prepared me for my career. I’m confident I have the skills to evaluate and intervene with school-aged kids to help them succeed! LVC also fostered my lifelong relationships that I’m forever grateful for.
Sarah Leidich ’24, M’25, Elementary School Speech-Language Pathologist, Red Lion Area School District
Meeting a Need
There’s a great need for speech-language pathologists in school and medical settings because the caseloads are so high. Part of it is the growing elderly population that needs services after strokes. And in schools, more children are being diagnosed with language disorders and autism.
Dr. Michelle Scesa, chair and assistant professor of communication sciences disorders/speech-language pathology
Caring Culture
My first visit to LVC was during a snowstorm. Despite this, I thoroughly enjoyed the campus and my experience. After meeting with admissions, coaches, and the SLP faculty, I realized that LVC was the college that would care for my success and future the most.
Mac Eschinger ’24, M’25
LVC provided me a quality education that has prepared me for my career. I’m confident I have the skills to evaluate and intervene with school-aged kids to help them succeed! LVC also fostered my lifelong relationships that I’m forever grateful for.
Sarah Leidich ’24, M’25, Elementary School Speech-Language Pathologist, Red Lion Area School District

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*The master’s degree (M.S.) education program in speech-language pathology (residential) at Lebanon Valley College is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard, #310, Rockville, MD 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700.