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Speech, Language and Learning Specialization

May 1, 2024

Speech-Language Pathologists work in a wide variety of settings including schools, health centers, hospitals, early intervention settings, home health and private clinics. Students who pursue a specialization in Speech, Language, and Learning will prepare for work as Speech-Language Pathology-Assistants or entrance into graduate school for master’s level Speech-Language Pathology careers.

Courses in the Speech, Language and Learning Specialization include:

  • Introduction to Communication Sciences and Disorders (HDE 2200)
  • Phonetics (HDE 3200)
  • Language Acquisition and Literacy Development (EDU 4500)
  • Anatomy and Physiology for Speech, Language, Hearing and Swallowing (HDE 3700)
  • Introduction to Audiology (HDE 3500)
  • Speech and Hearing Science (HDE 3900)
  • Professional Observation and Experience (HDE 4010)

For course descriptions, visit the course catalog.

Additional Programs:

The Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology education program at Merrimack College is an Applicant for Candidacy 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. Learn more.