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Program Description

The Master of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology is offered by the Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences. The objective of this degree program is the professional preparation of each student, academically and clinically, for state licensure (CA), national certification in Speech-Language Pathology by the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA), and the Speech-Language- Hearing Services credential to work in public school settings in California. Speech-language pathology and Audiology are clinical professions, with goals of making effective communication a human right for all persons, and for competently serving children and adults with disorders and differences of speech, language, hearing, cognition, and swallowing.

This program has rigorous and balanced academic and clinical training. The Master’s degree program is accredited by the American Speech- Language-Hearing Association and the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC).

Note that there are two program "tracks" - one for the traditional two-year graduate program, and one for our extended graduate program (if your background is not in communication disorders). To qualify for the two-year program you must plan to complete your undergraduate degree or the equivalent, such as a post-bacc or leveling program, in communication disorders prior to beginning the program.

Career opportunities and Clinical Experience

Students who complete the Master of Science degree in Speech- Language Pathology are eligible for ASHA certification, California state licensure, and in most cases the Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential to work in public schools. Speech-language pathologists work in a variety of settings including hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, university-based clinics, rehabilitation centers, community speech and hearing clinics, early intervention settings, public schools, and private practice.

Clinical experiences are a key component in preparing students for licensure. The department operates the Norma S. Rees Speech, Language and Hearing Clinic, an on-campus facility that provides clinical services to individuals with speech, language, cognitive and hearing impairments from Bay Area communities. Students who are enrolled in the Speech-Language Pathology master’s program are able to observe, receive training, and do research in this fully-equipped facility. Additional clinical training is conducted in off-site placements and internships in settings that meet each student’s interests and training requirements, including hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, schools, and clinics.

Note on mode of instruction

The California State University system has returned fully to on-campus instruction. For the 25-26 Academic Year, a hybrid  program is being offered through Self-Support. Students who wish to attend classes online are encouraged to consider applying to this program.