Sarah Young-Hong
MA, CCC-SLP
Associate Clinical Professor; Undergraduate and Graduate Program Director Communication Sciences and Disorders
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Our Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology program leverages recent scientific advances in understanding human communication and communication disorders, technical innovations, and modern advances in the field. Makerspaces, labs, and applied workshops prepare students to work in educational settings, medical and rehabilitation centers, and private practice clinics.
Speech-Language Pathologists treat disorders such as developmental language and articulation disorders, voice and resonance problems, stuttering, and language and cognitive impairments due to stroke, head injury, and progressive neurological diseases.
Audiologists specialize in the prevention, identification, assessment, and rehabilitation of hearing disorders. Individuals with congenital and acquired hearing impairments are seen for services by audiologists. They prescribe and dispense hearing aids and instruct the use of amplification for individuals with congenital and acquired hearing impairments.
Degree type:
– Bachelor of Science (BS) in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (SLPA)
Study options:
– Boston, MA
– 4 years with 1 co-op
Combined Majors:
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How to Apply:
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Dr. Allison is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders and the director of the SMILe Lab. She has extensive clinical and research experience working with children who have neurodevelopmental disabilities and is passionate about improving speech and communication outcomes for children.
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Undergraduate students take courses in both speech-language pathology and audiology in preparation for advanced training and specialization at the graduate level.
The four-year program offers a practice-oriented introduction through guided clinical observation experiences at the Behrakis Speech-Language and Hearing Center.
The interdisciplinary concentration in Early Intervention (EI) is designed for students who enjoy working with very young children and their families. Through coursework and practicum experiences, students are prepared to work with infants and toddlers with known disabilities or those who are at risk for developmental delay.
Students who are interested in becoming licensed Speech-Language Pathologists can continue their studies in our master’s degree program. Driven by experiential and research-focused academics, our MS SLP program is offered on-ground in Boston and Charlotte, N.C., and connects students with world-renowned faculty as well as meaningful, impactful clinical opportunities.
Northeastern University Speech-Language and Hearing Center provides assessment, treatment, counseling and referral services to children and adults with hearing, balance, communication and/or swallowing problems.
Our full-service center is technologically advanced and staffed with licensed speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and graduate students who work collaboratively with families and caregivers to develop individualized treatment plans. Undergraduate students can utilize our on-campus Speech and Hearing Clinic to gain valuable observation hours.
Central to the mission both of the University and the Bouvé College of Health Sciences, learning extends beyond the classroom. Students are provided with a broad mix of opportunities, which links coursework with real world experiences.
These experience-based programs — including co-op, student research, service learning, and global learning — build the connections that enable Bouvé students to transform their lives and gives them valuable opportunities to practice their profession as members of a healthcare team.
Students will be exposed to a wide variety of communication disorders through observations and participation in activities both on-campus, in the Northeastern University Speech-Language and Hearing Center, and off-campus at externships in schools, hospitals, or other related settings. These experiences will expand students’ exposure to the field and prepare them for graduate study or employment.
SLPA students are actively involved on campus and in the community. Our student groups provide the opportunity to build upon your education, enhance your experience, and get to know other students both within and outside the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology major.
We also participate in meaningful activities such as volunteering with a storytelling group led by one of our professors, hosting service events, and listening to guest speakers on topics like Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).
For students who know they want to work as a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), we recommend our PlusOne pathway to complete your master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology in just one additional year beyond the bachelor’s degree. For students interested in Audiology, our program prepares you to apply to Doctor of Audiology programs. Other students will go into entry level roles, such as speech-language pathology or audiology assistant positions.
Yes! For students interested in our PlusOne Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology, you will work with your academic advisor to make sure you are taking the courses you need to keep studying at Northeastern. This is a unique opportunity to stay at Northeastern for just one additional year and complete a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology, a required degree to obtain licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
Popular co-ops for students are working in schools, as a newborn hearing screener, as a research assistant or as a rehabilitation aid. Students work with their co-op faculty to identify positions that align with their future career goals.
Yes!! All students can have a global experience, regardless of their major. There are many options for students, including Dialogues of Civilizations, a short-term summer program that is a unique and popular choice for Northeastern students. Mobility is a key component of the Northeastern student experience, and opportunities are available at Northeastern’s global campuses.
ASHA is the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, the national credentialing organization for the fields of audiology and speech-language pathology. ASHA does not accredit undergraduate programs, but our curriculum is built around the accreditation standards and requirements that ASHA requires for future professionals in the field. Northeastern Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology students are well prepared for graduate programs in the field.
MA, CCC-SLP
Associate Clinical Professor; Undergraduate and Graduate Program Director Communication Sciences and Disorders
