Program Description

The master’s degree is the professional entry-level requirement for employment as a speech-language pathologist. Completion of the baccalaureate and master’s degree programs in Speech-Language Pathology enables students to satisfy the academic requirements for:

1. License in all states to practice in medical, rehabilitative or private practice settings.
2. Education credentials in all states for employment in public schools.
3. Professional certification by the Council for Clinical Certification ASHA.

The department’s curriculum is conducted through classroom instruction, online instruction and experiential learning, including intensive student participation in the clinical programs of the CSUN Language, Speech and Hearing Center. Advanced graduate students obtain additional clinical experience through placement in the department’s affiliated medical centers, professional practices and public schools.

Admission Requirements

The following requirements must be met:

1. Completion of a B.A. degree with a GPA of 3.0 or higher
2. Submission of the department graduate application.
3. Submission of scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Miller Analogies Test (MAT).

IELTS Requirements

Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking	Overall
6	6	6	6	6.5

Remarks:

Score reporting required.