Pathways to Speech-Language Pathology
Take Your First Step Into Speech-Language PathologyBegin Your Journey
Jacksonville University's award-winning Brooks Rehabilitation College of Healthcare Sciences offers a pre-requisite program, Pathways to Speech-Language Pathology. This program is designed for students who have completed a bachelor's degree in a field other than Communication Sciences and Disorders and must complete specific required coursework before applying to a master's program in SLP. During the course of one semester, you'll complete all of your coursework online.
The courses meet the pre-admission requirements necessary for consideration and potential admission into an accredited university in the United States and can be completed in the Summer of 2025.
Pathways to Speech-Language Pathology offers an optional study abroad in Sorrento, Italy.
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The application is currently closed. Summer 2026 applications will open this fall.
Important deadlines
Pathways to SLP Online Only
| Task | Deadline or date |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline | April 2, 2025 |
Optional Study Abroad
| Task | Deadline or date |
|---|---|
| Field Study* | May 5 - 15, 2025 |
*For more information about the optional study abroad, please visit the Sorrento Pathways website.
More About the Program
Students who complete the Pathways to SLP program with a GPA of 3.0 or higher are guaranteed a priority interview for JU's Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program, should they decide to apply. Pathways to Speech-Language Pathology students can tailor their program to their academic needs, selecting three, four, or five courses. All courses are offered online, allowing for maximum flexibility. Additionally, the optional study abroad trip to Sorrento, Italy, provides students with international experiential learning, enhancing their preparation for their future careers.
Online courses offered:
- CSD 204: Phonetics
- CSD 205: Speech & Language Development:
- CSD 404: Speech & Hearing Science
- CSD 314: Anatomy & Physiology/Neuroanatomy
- CSD 350: Speech & Language Disorders
- CSD 400: Clinical Observation
How to ApplyAdmissions Requirements
- Completed JU Application
- Unofficial transcripts for all degrees conferred
- Minimum cumulative GPA 0f 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Students with a GPA under 3.0 will be considered based on a holistic individual assessment that may require extra documentation.
Growth Opportunities
Pursuing a graduate degree in speech-language pathology opens the door to a wide range of rewarding job opportunities. With the aging population, there is a growing need for professionals to treat speech, language, and swallowing disorders in older adults. Advances in medical care have also increased the survival rates of infants, stroke, and trauma victims, creating more demand for assessment and rehabilitation services. Additionally, rising school enrollments, including special education needs, ensure a steady need for speech-language pathologists in educational settings. The field also offers diverse career paths in healthcare, schools, private practice, and contract services, with especially strong prospects for bilingual professionals.
Study Abroad in Sorrento, Italy
Pathways to Speech-Language Pathology offers an optional study abroad opportunity in Sorrento, Italy. Early each summer, Pathways students will travel to Italy for a field study at the Sant'Anna Institute, while enjoying the beauty and culture of cities across Italy. For more information on dates and deadlines for the study abroad, please visit the program's website.
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Contact Information School of Applied Health Sciences
Brooks Rehabilitation College of Healthcare Sciences
Jacksonville University
2800 University Blvd N
Jacksonville, FL 32211
Phone: (904) 256-7000
Email: graduateadmissions@ju.edu