how do you start a career as an slp when you don't have a bachelors in communicative disorders?

Hello,

I would like to continue my education and I'm considering a masters in Speech Language Pathology. However, I am unsure where to begin. I know I will need to take a year's worth of prerequisite courses to even be considered for a masters program. I was wondering if anyone had any advice for me. A little about myself: I have a BS in Child and Adolescent development with a minor in human services. I am currently a home visitor(parent educator) in los angeles (I would like to stay in LA too) and I work with with families who have children from 0-3 years. I am also bilingual (english/spanish) and I have been told that is in high demand. Any advice is greatly appreciated or if anyone can share their experience of becoming an SLP when they didn't have a Bachelors in a related field.

D-cakes,
I started my Masters program with no speech background. I have a Bachelors in social work with several minors. You do need to complete your pre-reqs, but most Masters courses have that option and they admit you provisionally. A Masters degree, plus your pre-reqs, will take about 3 years - as long as you get all of your clinical practicum hours in.