Sorrento, Italy

Pathways to Speech Language Pathology

About the Program

Jacksonville University’s award-winning Brooks Rehabilitation College of Healthcare Sciences is now offering a Pathways to Speech Language Pathology program. For one semester, coursework will be completed online. The program then continues in Italy where you'll travel for in-person field and study experience in May of 2025.

Pathways to Speech Language Pathology is specifically designed for students who have completed a baccalaureate degree in a field other than Communication Sciences and Disorders and need to complete specific required coursework before applying to a master’s program in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP). The courses meet the pre-admission requirements necessary for consideration and potential admission into an accredited SLP university in the United States and can be completed in one summer.

Courses:

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

start your application

The application is currently closed. Summer 2026 applications will open this fall.

Why Choose Our Program?

Students completing the Pathways to Speech-Language Pathology program with a 3.0 GPA or higher are guaranteed a priority interview for JU's Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (MS in SLP) program should they choose to apply.
Historically, 100% of the Pathways to SLP students who applied to JU's MS in SLP program have been admitted.
Students can customize their program based on their academic needs and choose to study the three, four, or five courses they need.
All courses are offered online, providing students with the highest level of flexibility.
The prerequisite coursework in JU's Pathways to SLP program, prepares students for Speech-Language Pathology programs nationwide.
The study abroad trip in Sorrento, Italy, offers students international experiential learning and better prepares them for their future careers.

How to ApplyAdmissions

This program first requires acceptance into Jacksonville University. The application for Summer 2025 will open in August 2024.
Upon acceptance, you will receive further information from the Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders and the Study Abroad & Away office.

Important Dates

Priority deadline for course registration and field study in Sorrento	February 14, 2025
Airfare confirmation deadline*	March 3, 2025
Final deadline for registration	April 2, 2025

Online coursework	May 5 - July 25, 2025
On-site field experience	May 8 - May 17, 2025

*Note: Airfare and meals are not included. All students will fly into Rome (FCO) and out of Naples (NAP).

Prices

5 Courses and Clinical Observation	$9,750 + $750 (Italy program fee)
4 Courses and Clinical Observation	$8,750 + $750 (Italy program fee)
3 Courses and Clinical Observation	$7,250 + $750 (Italy program fee)
Italy program fee	$750

Tuition and Program fee includes:

Double occupancy hotel
Program related excursions
24-hour on-site support
International medical and accidental insurance

*Note: Airfare and meals are not included. All students should fly into Rome (FCO) and depart from Naples International Airport (NAP).

Italy Field Experience Itinerary

Tentative schedule for May 8 - 17, 2025

Day One (Thursday, May 8): Arrival in Rome
- Morning: Transfer from Rome Airport (FCO).
- Afternoon: Program begins and check in.
- Evening: Walking Tour and Group dinner.
Day Two (Friday, May 9): Rome and Trastevere
- Morning: Breakfast at Hotel.
- Morning: Vatican Tour (Cathedral Attire).
- Afternoon: Trastevere and Roman food tour.
- Evening: Dinner on your own in Rome.
Day Three (Saturday, May 10): Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvius
- Morning: Breakfast at Hotel and check out.
- Depart Rome for Pompeii
- Afternoon: Tour and Vineyard Lunch and Guided tour of Pompeii.
- Evening: Check into the Sant'Anna Institute Residence Hall. Dinner on your own.
Day Four (Sunday, May 11): Guided Tour of the Amalfi Coast
- Morning: Breakfast in Positano included.
- Afternoon: Guided tour by private bus visiting Positano and Amalfi.
- Evening: Dinner on your own in Sorrento.
Day Five (Monday, May 12): Guided Tour of the Amalfi Coast
- Morning: Walking tour of Sorrento and lunch on your own.
- Afternoon: Lectures on "The Public Healthcare Systems of Italy" and "Comparing Public vs. Private Healthcare Systems."
- Evening: Sunset boat cruise around Isle of Capri. Dinner on your own.
Day Six (Tuesday, May 13): SLP Clinical Observations and Naples
- Morning: Clinical observations at local clinics and hospitals in Naples at Villa Ginestre and Villa Azzurra.
- Afternoon: Group lunch included.
- Evening: Free time to enjoy Sorrento on your own.
Day Seven (Wednesday, May 14): SLP in Southern Italy
- Morning: Lecture by local Speech Pathologists. Coffee break in Sorrento.
- Afternoon: Lecture on Comparison Health Systems: Italy and the United States.
- Evening: Cooking Class at Chez Barone and Dinner.
Day Eight (Thursday, May 15): Full Day Trip to the Island of Capri
- Morning: Travel by ferry to Capri with a tour guide.
- Afternoon: Group lunch in Capri included.
- Evening: Dinner on your own in Sorrento.
Day Nine (Friday, May 16): Path of the Gods
- Morning: Hike the Path of the Gods with professional guide.
- Evening: Dinner on your own in Sorrento.
Day Ten (Saturday, May 17): Departure from Naples Airport (NAP)
- Morning: Check out of Sant'Anna Institute Resident Halls and depart for airport.