Sara Schenirer’s Bachelor of Science in Speech and Audiology, which precedes the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology, is the perfect pathway for aspiring male speech therapists.
The Orthodox community currently faces a critical shortage of licensed male speech-language pathologists (SLPs). Jobs are plentiful, salaries are high, and in following this unique path designed for frum males by Rabbanim and educational experts, you’ll be positioned to earn a comfortable income while transforming the lives of children and adults forever.
The entire bachelor’s program is offered live-online, can be completed in just one year, and includes all SLP prerequisite courses. The MS in SLP is offered live-online and can be completed in a year and a half.
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The Bachelor of Science in Speech and Audiology, which precedes the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology, is the perfect pathway for aspiring male speech therapists.
The Orthodox community currently faces a critical shortage of licensed male speech-language pathologists (SLPs). Jobs are plentiful, salaries are high, and in following this unique path designed for frum males by Rabbanim and educational experts, you’ll be positioned to earn a comfortable income while transforming the lives of children and adults forever.
The entire bachelor’s program is offered live-online, can be completed in just one year, and includes all SLP prerequisite courses. The MS in SLP is offered live-online and can be completed in a year and a half.
We are proud to have partnered with St. Peter’s University (SPU), a highly ranked university in NJ to offer this degree. Founded in 1872, the university offers more than 60 undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 2,600 undergraduate and 800 graduate students. US News and World Report ranked St. Peter’s among the Top 100 “Best Regional Universities in the North,” and Money Magazine ranked St. Peter’s and the “Most Transformative School” in the state of New Jersey.
SPU is regionally accredited, which means that its degrees are accepted by graduate programs nationwide. Students have used the bachelor’s degree awarded by SPU for admittance into master’s programs in a wide variety of colleges. For specific information about SPU’s accreditation, please see here.
*Sara Schenirer offers an MS in SLP through Jacksonville University; graduates of the BA program enjoy preferential admissions status for that graduate SLP program.
Graduates of this program are positioned to apply for entry to a Master of Science in SLP program. Upon graduation from the master’s program, they can apply for licensure and certification as speech-language pathologists.
Employment of speech-language pathologists is projected to grow 27% from 2018 to 2028, much faster than the average for all occupations. As the large baby boom population ages, the number of patients with health conditions that can cause speech or language impairments, such as strokes or dementia, will continue to rise. This makes speech-language pathology an important, stable career path with a long future.
This degree is specifically intended for an individual who intends to enter the field of speech-language pathology. Of course, it can be used to gain entry into numerous graduate degree programs in a multitude of fields, but students who don’t intend to pursue a career in SLP may want to consider our Bachelor of Business Administration program.
This degree can be completed in as few as three semesters (11 months). The Master of Science in SLP will require an additional 20 months to complete.
Yes. Up to 85 Yeshiva credits may be accepted toward the degree program.
SPU prides itself on offering superior education, outstanding student support and a culturally sensitive environment. The university is understanding of the unique requirements and religious sensitivities of the students recruited by The Men’s Division at Sara Schenirer and has worked diligently to accommodate our requests to ensure an environment suitable for Torah-observant Jews.
Ours is the only program offered exclusively to men who aspire to careers in SLP and was carefully, caringly designed with all their needs in mind. We pride ourselves on the high-quality educational partners with whom we work, who offer accredited degrees, an uncompromised environment, and first-rate faculty.
Most of all, we provide exceptional warmth and support to every single student at The Men’s Division at Sara Schenirer. For students and parents alike, the world of college and degrees can be confusing, costly, and difficult to navigate. We work diligently to offer personal guidance to each student and help ensure their success and timely graduation.
Only a high school transcript or diploma is needed for this degree.
The Office of the Registrar at SPU grants transfer credits to students who have completed courses at accredited institutions and have provided their official transcripts for evaluation. The Office of the Registrar evaluates and accepts only credits that are applicable to the student’s program of study and reflect a final grade of ‘C’ or above. Accepted credits are applied to the student’s record, reflected on their academic planner, but not calculated into their College GPA. The transfer credit planner will also be shared with the student’s advisor to assist with schedule creation and developing a graduation plan.
Acceptable transfer credit options vary and include, but are not limited to, the following: Traditional college credits, CLEP (College Level Examination Program) Exams, AP (Advanced Placement) scores, VLE (Validated Learning Experiences), IB (International Baccalaureates), CAPE (Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Exam), A-Levels and Military credits, and Coopersmith Exams.
Classes are offered live-online three nights each week, in addition to one asynchronous course.
The price for the full program is $18,000 before scholarships are applied. After applying scholarships, the maximum out-of-pocket expense for any student is $12,000. Additionally, many students are eligible for an array of generous grants that can reduce the cost of the program to as little as $0. Please call to speak with one of our advisors for further details.
Our exceptional guidance counselors work with every single student, enabling the vast majority of our students to graduate on schedule with all requirements completed.
To request an application, please submit this form.
When completing the application, you will also be requested to supply:
- High School Transcript/ Diploma
- Personal Statement
- Two References
- Personal Photograph
- Non-refundable Application Fee
Even if you do not have these available at the time of application, we recommend submitting your application immediately and submitting the requested documents as they become available.
Once your application is submitted with all the required documents, an interview will be scheduled to continue the admissions process.
Registration is now open for the Fall (September) semester. Applications are accepted until approximately one month before the start of the semester. Please inquire about specific dates for the coming semester.
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A&P in Speech and Hearing Mechanisms
Audiology
Biology
Chemistry
English I
English II
Introduction to Psychology
Introduction to Speech Science
Phonetics
Public Speaking
Statistics
Survey of Communication Disorders
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