Speech and Language Pathology
Division of Speech and Language Pathology
Binghamton University's Division of Speech and Language Pathology educates future speech and language professionals who will improve the quality of life for children, adolescents and adults dealing with communication and swallowing disorders.
MS in Speech and Language Pathology
This graduate degree program prepares competent and dedicated professionals to serve adults and children with communication and swallowing disorders.
Minor in Speech and Hearing Science
This minor provides foundational knowledge in normal and disordered processes of speech, language and swallowing. It is open to students in any major at Binghamton.
What do speech and language pathologists do?
Speech and language pathologists, also called SLPs, are trained to be experts in communication who help individuals of all ages with disorders in communication and swallowing. SLPs work in a range of settings including schools, hospitals, long-term care facilities, outpatient clinics, early childhood centers and nonprofit organizations. SLPs work with individuals from birth to the elderly.
Accreditation Statement
The Master of Science in Speech and Language Pathology (MS-SLP) education program (residential) at Binghamton University is a Candidate for Accreditation 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. Candidacy is a “preaccreditation” status with the CAA, awarded to developing or emerging programs for a maximum period of five years.
