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Becoming a speech-language pathologist takes a master's degree — the bachelor's is just the start. Here's the roadmap, so you can plan for grad school early and build the record SLP programs actually look for.
You need a master's to practice — plan for grad school from the start
A bachelor's in communication sciences and disorders is the foundation, but a master's is required to work as an SLP. Build a strong GPA, log your ASHA observation hours, line up faculty recommendations, and treat the bachelor's as step one of a graduate path.
Keep going: weigh a communications degree, learn applying to grad school, and check if it will pay off.