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Explore a Career in Speech-Language Pathology

What is Speech-Language Pathology?

Speech-Language Pathology is the study of developmental and acquired communication and swallowing disorders. It includes the assessment and management of such disorders.

The Profession

Speech-Language Pathologists provide an essential human service, with opportunities for creative and practical application of linguistic, psychological and other scientific theories. As a profession, Speech-Language Pathologists:

  • are in high demand
  • are well-paid, with annual earnings of $90,724
    • (Source: BC Labour Market Information Office, derived from 2023 Job Bank Wage data)
  • have opportunities to work in publicly-funded health or education programs, or in private practice
  • have workplace and work-week flexibility

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