Cal State East Bay Launches Online MS in Speech-Language Pathology to Address Nationwide Shortage BY ELIAS BARBOZA Today, nearly one in twelve U.S. children have a disorder related to voice, speech, language, or swallowing, as revealed through recent studies by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. More than three million Americans stutter and approximately 9.4 million adults report having a problem using their voice that lasted one week or longer. Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) identify, assess, and treat those speech and language problems across all ages. But according to Speech, Language, & Hearing Sciences Associate Professor Eve Higby, a significant shortage of SLPs is affecting those in need, largely in rural areas. “Schools are having a difficult time finding SLPs to fill positions, especially K-12,” said Higby. “But luckily, Cal State East Bay’s Online Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology will train future SLPs to meet the demand of the work force.” Read More » More Stories Cal State East Bay Partners with Rubicon Programs to Strengthen Fight Against East Bay Poverty Read More » Could Being Nice be Ruining Your Life? Here’s the Brutal Truth Read More » Alameda County and CSUEB Partner to Strengthen Future Public Leaders Read More »