Cal State East Bay Launches Online MS in Speech-Language Pathology to Address Nationwide Shortage
BY ELIAS BARBOZA
Today, nearly one in twelve U.S. children have a disorder related to voice, speech, language, or swallowing, as revealed through recent studies by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. More than three million Americans stutter and approximately 9.4 million adults report having a problem using their voice that lasted one week or longer.
Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) identify, assess, and treat those speech and language problems across all ages. But according to Speech, Language, & Hearing Sciences Associate Professor Eve Higby, a significant shortage of SLPs is affecting those in need, largely in rural areas.
“Schools are having a difficult time finding SLPs to fill positions, especially K-12,” said Higby. “But luckily, Cal State East Bay’s Online Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology will train future SLPs to meet the demand of the work force.”
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