NAU program trains speech pathologists while filling Phoenix workforce gaps | AZFamily
AZFamily recently highlighted Northern Arizona University’s Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) program from the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, showcasing how it is helping address Arizona’s growing shortage of certified speech-language pathologists. The news segment featured the program’s flexible summer-only format, which allows speech-language pathology assistants (SLPAs) to continue working during the school year while returning to Flagstaff each summer to complete their graduate degrees.
The coverage also featured faculty and students who shared how the program supports working professionals while preparing the next generation of speech-language pathologists to serve schools, healthcare settings, and communities across Arizona.
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