Overview
At the Speech-Language Pathology MA program from San José State University, courses and clinical opportunities place a high priority on assessment and intervention within an evidence-based, ethical, and multicultural framework. Upon completion of the master's degree, students are eligible to apply for certification with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, California state licensure, and California Speech-Language Pathology Credential.
Graduates with Education, Concentration in Speech Pathology from San José State University will be able to:
- demonstrate foundational knowledge of speech-language, hearing, and swallowing disorders.
- demonstrate clinical competence in assessment, differential diagnosis, and intervention in working with clients from diverse backgrounds.
- provide collaborative, inter-professional family centered services to clients.
- integrate evidence-based practices to guide and inform clinical decisions and service delivery.
- demonstrate professionalism, ethical actions, and advocacy for persons with speech-language, hearing, and swallowing disorders.
- demonstrate skills in oral and written or other forms of communication sufficient for entry into professional practice of speech-language pathology.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- School Age Language, Literacy, and Social Comm.
- Voice Disorders
- Phonological Disorders
- Fluency Disorders
- Neurological Disorders
- Motor Speech Disorders
- Language Disorders in Children
- Dysphagia
- Speech and Language in a Cross-Cultural Society
- Contemporary Professional Issues
- Cognitive Disorders
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
Credits
63-66
Delivered
Disciplines
Speech Pathology View 240 other Masters in Speech Pathology in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- U.S. bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, or the completion of a 4-year bachelor’s degree from a recognized, accredited, and approved institution from a country outside of the U.S.
- A 3.00 institutional GPA (from the 0.0-4.0 U.S. grading scale) in the last degree completed, or a 3.00 GPA in the last two years of full time study.
- Good academic standing at the last institution attended.
- English Language Proficiency Exam
- International Coursework and Degrees
- Submit U.S./Canada Transcripts
- Submit Test Scores
- Submit Declaration of Finance Form
- Submit Bank Letter or Bank Statement
- Submit Copy of Current Passport
- Submit Copy of Current Visa
Tuition Fee
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International
7176 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3588 USD per semester during 24 months. -
National
7176 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3588 USD per semester during 24 months.
- Non-CA Resident tuition includes an additional $396 per unit.
Living costs for San Jose
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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