An online bachelor's degree in SLP covers topics in liberal arts and sciences, as well as those related to speech, language, and hearing. Programs typically require 120 course hours, about 30 of which typically focus on language development, speech and language disorders, anatomy, physiology, and diagnostic procedures. Most programs also require supervised clinical placements where students observe professional speech pathologists conduct diagnostic and treatment sessions. For online students, these can usually be arranged at facilities nearby. Full-time students can complete an online speech therapy degree in four years, usually at their own pace within the program. Most programs also require supervised clinical placements where students observe professional speech pathologists conduct diagnostic and treatment sessions. Program Requirements An online speech-language pathology program has certain prerequisites for admission. Applicants will need a high school diploma or GED and in many cases ACT or SAT test scores. Some programs may require students to maintain at least a 3.0 GPA through their first two years of general education before being admitted to speech therapy study at the baccalaureate level. Additionally, because degrees in speech therapy are pre-professional and prepare students for further study, students may need to maintain a 3.0 GPA to graduate.