Overview

The coursework and practicum experiences that comprise this degree enable candidates to simultaneously obtain the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology degree, fulfill the academic requirements for the American-Speech Language Hearing Association’s (ASHA) membership and certification (CCC), meet the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) academic program requirements for obtaining the Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential, and apply for state licensure through the California Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology & Hearing Aid Dispenser’s Board (SLPAB). To be admitted to this Master’s program, a candidate must show evidence of successful completion of prerequisite courses in Speech and Language Sciences or Communicative Disorders. After earning this Master of Science degree, in order to earn their state license, speech-language pathology credential and national certification, candidates must (a) pass the National Exam (PRAXIS), and (b) complete the clinical fellowship year (CFY).

The Master’s program in Speech-Language Pathology at the California State University San Marcos is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association. This program is approved by the CCTC.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Students who graduate with a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology will be able to:

Describe the nature of typical and disordered communication and swallowing across the lifespan.

Integrate theory, research, and Evidence-Based Practice principles into prevention, assessment and intervention practices.

Interact and communicate in ways that promote wellness and reflect respect for diversity, collaboration and ethics.

Demonstrate summative knowledge and skills necessary for entry-level practice within the field of speech-language pathology through defense of a culminating experience.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Communicative Sciences and Disorders

Hearing Disorders and Measurement

Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanism

Language Development and Assessment for Practitioners

Diversity and Discrimination in the U.S.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 30 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-02 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

76 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Campus Location

San Marcos, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Preparation for ASHA certification, which includes one Biological Science (human or animal), one Physical Science (Physics or Chemistry), one Social Science (Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology or Public Health), and a Statistics course. These courses must be outside of the domain of Communicative Sciences and Disorders.

Bachelor’s Degree, including undergraduate preparatory coursework in basic science

All applicants, regardless of citizenship, who do not possess a bachelor’s degree from a post-secondary institution where English is the principal language must satisfy the English language proficiency requirement.

Tuition Fees

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17688 USD / year

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17688 USD / year

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7608 USD / year

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Living costs

San Marcos

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1100 - 1600 USD / month

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