Speech-Language Pathology Doctorate (SLPD)

Speech-language pathology is a rapidly growing field that helps people of all ages, particularly the emerging bilingual population, develop an essential skill — communication. Practitioners in the field deal with a wide variety of conditions, from childhood language delays and disorders, to cognitive communication impairment, stroke recovery, traumatic brain injury and much more.

Designed for ASHA-certified speech-language pathologists, Kean's SLPD program gives you the advanced training you need to take on leadership roles in clinical settings and higher education to more fully impact the lives of others.

One of only eight programs in the nation and the only one in the tristate area, our SLPD program builds on your knowledge, clinical experience and problem-solving skills through coursework and applications that incorporate current research, ethical decision-making and models of best practice.

Kean's world-class, SLPD-specific faculty are proven leaders in their fields. Their expertise coupled with supportive interprofessional, culturally competent and evidence-based education and practice programs will give you the tools and confidence you need to take your career where you want it to go.

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What You Learn

In Kean's SLPD program, you will prepare for advanced clinical practice or administrative positions in medical, rehabilitation and other clinical settings as well as to teach at the university level.

Benefits of the program:

The opportunity to specialize in one or two areas within the discipline
Emphasis on evidence-based practice to stimulate clinical research and improve clinical supervision training and skills
Exploration of the social and cultural aspects of communication sciences and disorders as it applies to both allied health care and educational services to underserved populations
Parity with other rehabilitation professions that require a doctoral degree
Career advancement and leadership opportunities in both educational and medical settings
Classes are conveniently held on weekday evenings after 5 p.m.

Do more to improve the lives of others, with a Kean SLPD.

Application Deadline:

Fall only: June 7

Admission Requirements and Frequently Asked Questions

If you have admissions questions, contact Graduate Admissions at gradadmissions@kean.edu or (908) 737-4724.

Speech-Language Pathology Doctorate (SLPD)

Course Requirements

Program Coordinator:

Sarah Patten, Ph.D.
East Campus, Room 106B
(908) 737-5804

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Through the varied interests of my bright and passionate classmates, my access to cutting-edge research, and the coursework offered by a diverse and encouraging team of faculty members, I am enjoying my journey, while reconnecting to my passion for learning and helping others."

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The Classroom and Beyond

At Kean we believe learning and job growth extends far beyond the walls of our classrooms. That's why we encourage you to take advantage of a variety of research opportunities available to you, study abroad and pursue internships that will advance your career or set the stage for another advanced degree.