Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) Program Details

Speech-language pathology career options

Employment of speech-language pathologists is expected to grow 19 percent through 2022, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Career opportunities are excellent. Graduates of the program have a 100 percent employment rate within 12 months of graduation and accept competitive positions in the Chicago area and across the country.

Mission

The Department of Communication Disorders and Sciences at Rush University Medical Center integrates outstanding graduate education, superior patient care, excellence in research and scholarship and service to diverse communities.

Vision

The clinical and graduate education programs of the Department of Communication Disorders and Sciences will be recognized as among the best in the United States.

SLP student learning outcomes

The speech-language pathology program will provide students with the knowledge, skills, and aspirations to:

1. Demonstrate skills and proficiency in applying contemporary principles of clinical practice in the assessment and management of communication and swallowing disorders.
2. Demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of cultural and linguistic diversity in clinical populations and environments.
3. Engage in interprofessional practice in clinical service delivery.
4. Be leaders in local, regional, and national professional organizations and at their institutions of employment.

CDS Strategic Plan

Communication Sciences and Disorders Strategic Plan 2022-2027

CDS Strategic Plan 2022-2027 Executive Summary

Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) program accreditation summary

The Master of Science (M.S.) education program in speech-language pathology {residential} at Rush University is accredited 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.

National Student Speech Language Hearing Association

Licensure Information

Institutions are required to make public whether a program is designed to meet educational requirements for a specific professional license or certification that is required for employment in an occupation or is advertised as meeting such requirements. Institutions are required to make public, for each state, whether the completion of that program would be sufficient to meet licensure requirements in a state for that occupation, did not meet requirements or has not made a determination.  These requirements apply to all programs offered via all modalities (distance education and not).

Students should review the specific academic requirements for the program in which they are enrolling, including those related to practicum/internship as well as pre-qualifications for licensure such as the need for a criminal background check. We highly recommend that students contact the applicable licensure board(s) in their state of residence or in the state where they intend to obtain a license before beginning an academic program that results in licensure and prior to beginning any internship/practicum. Many licensure boards have additional requirements beyond successful degree completion to obtain a license. Please be advised that state laws, regulations, and policies may change at any time. Changes in requirements can impact the program’s ability to meet educational requirements for licensure. Enrolled and prospective students are strongly encouraged to check with the licensing board(s) in their state of residence or in the state in which they intend to obtain a license for the most recent information and requirements. The College will periodically review the state requirements. The College of Health Sciences disclosure does not provide any guarantee that any particular state licensure or certification entity will approve or deny a student’s application.

Licensure Information by State:

	Link, by State	Does this program meet the requirements?
Alabama	SLP licensing	YES
Alaska	SLP licensing	YES
Arizona	SLP licensing	YES
Arkansas	SLP licensing	YES
California	SLP licensing	YES
Colorado	SLP licensing	YES
Connecticut	SLP licensing	YES
Delaware	SLP licensing	YES
Florida	SLP licensing	YES
Georgia	SLP licensing	YES
Hawaii	SLP licensing	YES
Idaho	SLP licensing	YES
Illinois	SLP licensing	YES
Indiana	SLP licensing	YES
Iowa	SLP licensing	YES
Kansas	SLP licensing	YES
Kentucky	SLP licensing	YES
Louisiana	SLP licensing	YES
Maine	SLP licensing	YES
Maryland	SLP licensing	YES
Massachusetts	SLP licensing	YES
Michigan	SLP licensing	YES
Minnesota	SLP licensing	YES
Mississippi	SLP licensing	YES
Missouri	SLP licensing	YES
Montana	SLP licensing	YES
Nebraska	SLP licensing	YES
Nevada	SLP licensing	YES
New Hampshire	SLP licensing	YES
New Jersey	SLP licensing	YES
New Mexico	SLP licensing	YES
New York	SLP licensing	YES
North Carolina	SLP licensing	YES
North Dakota	SLP licensing	YES
Ohio	SLP licensing	YES
Oklahoma	SLP licensing	YES
Oregon	SLP licensing	YES
Pennsylvania	SLP licensing	YES
Rhode Island	SLP licensing	YES
South Carolina	SLP licensing	YES
South Dakota	SLP licensing	YES
Tennessee	SLP licensing	YES
Texas	SLP licensing	YES
Utah	SLP licensing	YES
Vermont	SLP licensing	YES
Virginia	SLP licensing	YES
Washington	SLP licensing	YES
West Virginia	SLP licensing	YES
Wisconsin	SLP licensing	YES
Wyoming	SLP licensing	YES