SpeechPathologyGraduatePrograms.org is a comprehensive educational resource dedicated to helping prospective students navigate their path to becoming licensed speech-language pathologists. Our content is maintained by experienced SLP professionals and updated regularly to reflect current licensing requirements, accreditation standards, and career opportunities across all 50 states.
Meet Sarah Keller, MS, CCC-SLP
Lead Clinical Editor & Author
Sarah M. Keller, MS, CCC-SLP, is a licensed speech-language pathologist with 15 years of experience in pediatric clinics and university training programs. She earned her master’s in speech-language pathology from a CAA-accredited program in the Midwest and supervised clinical practicums for online and hybrid SLP cohorts. Sarah now advises students on graduate school applications, clinical fellowships, and state licensure while maintaining and updating all content on SpeechPathologyGraduatePrograms.org to ensure accuracy and relevance. She lives in Colorado with her family and golden retriever.
Our Mission
Speech-language pathologists work as team players alongside physicians and nurses in acute care settings, augmenting and supporting the work of physical and occupational therapists in rehabilitation clinics, and helping educators and parents implement individual education plans in the public school system.
In keeping with this cooperative spirit, SpeechPathologyGraduatePrograms.org was created to support those entering the field of communicative sciences and disorders by providing a dedicated resource where they can learn about graduate program options, state licensing requirements, national certification, specialized areas of practice, earning potential, and more.
At SpeechPathologyGraduatePrograms.org, you’ll find:
- Step-by-step licensing guides for each state that explain the requirements and processes put in place by each of the 51 US licensing jurisdictions
- Comprehensive state licensing overview that provides key details for each licensing jurisdiction at a glance
- Student resources that explain education options and provide a comprehensive list of CAA-accredited programs organized by state
- The latest salary information from the US Department of Labor shows the salary ranges reported for SLPs in each state, broken down by city.
- Links to exam preparation materials and details on how to qualify for the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) through the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA)
- Information on specialized areas of practice, practice settings, and related specialty certification
Our Editorial Standards
All content on SpeechPathologyGraduatePrograms.org is reviewed, updated, and verified for accuracy by Sarah Keller, MS, CCC-SLP. We prioritize current, authoritative information by consulting official sources, including the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics for salary data, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) for certification requirements, state licensing boards for jurisdiction-specific regulations, and the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) for program accreditation status.
Content is updated regularly to reflect changes in licensing requirements, program accreditation, salary trends, and professional standards. When new regulations or significant industry changes occur, affected pages are reviewed and updated to maintain accuracy.
Founding Contributors
SpeechPathologyGraduatePrograms.org was initially developed with clinical insights from practicing speech-language pathologists who provided expertise on graduate education, licensing requirements, and career development:
Lindsey Spilecki, CCC-SLP, is a board-certified speech-language pathologist with the Hancock County Schools in West Virginia, where she works with students with language and swallowing disorders. She graduated with her master’s in Speech Pathology and Communication Disorders from California University of Pennsylvania before earning the CCC-SLP and state licensure.
Briana Ralph, CCC-SLP, is a clinically focused speech-language pathologist providing inpatient, outpatient, nursing home, and home health services for children and adults. She completed her bachelor’s in SLP at West Liberty University and her master’s through West Virginia University before earning her CCC-SLP and launching her career in clinical practice.
Dr. Paul T. Fogle has been a Speech-Language Pathologist since 1971. He earned his BA and master’s in Speech Pathology and Audiology from California State University and his PhD in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Iowa. Dr. Fogle is a retired professor emeritus and the author of numerous textbooks, including Foundations of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Counseling Skills for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists, and Essentials of Communication Sciences and Disorders, 2nd Edition.
The original content was researched and written by an experienced team of education writers, including Amy Barnard, Dr. Helga George, Hannah Coffman, Scott Wilson, and Rebecca Turley.
All content has been comprehensively reviewed, updated, and verified by Sarah Keller, MS, CCC-SLP, who continues to maintain the site’s accuracy and relevance.
Contact Us
To contact us for updates or any other inquiries, please email [email protected].
Whether you’re exploring graduate programs, researching state licensing requirements, or planning your career path in speech-language pathology, we’re here to help you navigate your journey.