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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 six 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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SLPD

Our doctoral students are speech-language pathologists dedicated to making a difference in the lives of many.

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: May 15

Admission Requirements and Frequently Asked Questions

Program Information

Speech-Language Pathology Doctorate (SLPD)

Program Coordinator:

Mahchid Namazi, Ph.D., CCC-SLP

Multilingual speech-language pathologist

East Campus, Room 106B
(908) 737-5804
mnamazi@kean.edu

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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."

Karen Kimberlin '19
Speech-Language Pathologist, Speech Language Learning Connection, LLC
Speech-Language Pathology Doctorate

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.

Speech-Language Pathology

Center for Communication Disorders

The nonprofit University teaching clinic provides assessment and intervention for children and adults with communication disorders.
Speech-Language Pathology

Speech-Language Pathology Resources

Resources including our student manual and valuable information from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Research

Research

Kean students have the chance to conduct research with world-class faculty and present their findings at the annual Kean Research Days event. Dr. Namazi is also a prolific researcher in her field.

In the News

Mahchid Namazi, Ph.D., a Kean professor and speech language pathologist discusses accent modification in this Fox News interview.

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