Overview

In the Speech-Language Pathology programme at 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 2027-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

63 SCH

63-66

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

San Jose, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor's degree with a 3.0 GPA or higher
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Program Prerequisites

Applicants who will have completed all program prerequisites before program start date may apply to the two-year MS-SLP program. The two-year program is appropriate for applicants who completed an undergraduate or post-baccalaureate program in communication disorders that meet all the prerequisites.
Applicants who will not have completed all program prerequisites before program start date should consider applying to the three-year extended MS-SLP program.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20920 USD / year

≈ 20920 USD / year
Out-of-State

20920 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

20920 USD / year

≈ 20920 USD / year

Additional Details

Non-Resident Fees are charged an additional $444 per unit.

Living costs

San Jose

United States

1740 - 3150 USD / month

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Graduates with Education, Concentration in Speech Pathology from San José State University will be able to:

Programme Structure

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