How many years will it take to get a masters degree in speech therapy?

Answer 1

It takes roughly 6-7 years to become a speech therapist, however, there is no set amount of time. A masterâ??s degree is typically the minimum requirement to find employment as a speech therapist.

Answer 2

The following is written by and according to the U.S. Department of Labor and particular to the education and training required for speech therapists, also referred to as speech-language pathologists.

A master's degree is the most common level of education among speech-language pathologists. Licensure or certification requirements also exist, but vary by State.

Education and training. Most speech-language pathologist jobs require a master's degree. The Council on Academic Accreditation is an entity of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association; it accredits postsecondary academic programs in speech-language pathology. While graduation from an accredited program is not always required, it is required by some States for licensure and is mandatory for professional credentialing from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. In 2009, about 240 colleges and universities offered graduate programs, at both the master's and doctoral levels, in speech-language pathology accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation. Speech-language pathology courses cover anatomy, physiology, and the development of the areas of the body involved in speech, language, and swallowing; the nature of disorders; principles of acoustics; and psychological aspects of communication. Graduate students may also learn to evaluate and treat speech, language, and swallowing disorders as part of curriculum in supervised clinical practicum.

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Answer 3

The doctorate would take approximately four years post bachelor's degree to complete. The degree can run up to 60 credits in coursework particular to a specific field of study. The actual length of time depends much on how long it takes a student to prepare and defend their dissertation which typically follows the prescribed credit coursework. The dissertation is an individual student project advancing an original view point on a topic of the students choosing. It is developed through extensive supporting research and must be approved by the designated committee.

Answer 4

It took me 4 and 1/2 years to get my bachelor's and minor in elementary education so that I could be dually certified, and another 2 years to get my master's degree. Others can do it quicker, but that is the extremely stressful way to try to cram in all in a shorter amount of time, that would have made me insane!

Answer 5

Most speech-language pathologist jobs require a master's degree. In 2007, more than 230 colleges and universities offered graduate programs in speech-language pathology accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology. While graduation from an accredited program is not always required to become a speech-language pathologist, it may be helpful in obtaining a license or may be required to obtain a license in some States.

Answer 6

The minimum requirement for a speech therapist (also referred to as a speech-language pathologist), is a master's degree. This would take approximately two to three years post bachelor's degree.

Answer 7

It truly depends on whether you are full-time or part-time. For a full-time student, it will typically take 2 years.

Answer 8

The degree will run approximately 124 to 128 credits. It is designed as a four year program of study provided the individual takes the program as prescribed by the institution.

Answer 9

It takes at least 6 months.