Program Description

Employment as a Speech-Language Pathologist in California requires both a Master's degree and a credential or license. Completion of the Master's degree provides the training necessary for students to qualify for the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology, the California State License in Speech-Language Pathologist and the California Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential. The Department also prepares students to apply for the Special Class Authorization, an extension of the Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential, required to teach a classroom of students with primary disabilities in the area of speech and language impairment.

Admission Requirements

• Students must have an undergraduate degree (or its equivalent) in Speech-Language Pathology, Communication Sciences and Disorders, or its approved equivalent.
• Students must have an overall GPA of 2.75 and a 3.00 GPA in the major.
• GRE scores obtained in the last 5 years
• Oral and written essay.
• Resume of related work, volunteer and multicultural experience, and any scholarships, awards or other commendations.

IELTS Requirements

Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking	Overall
6.5	6.5	6.5	6.5	6.5

Remarks:

• Score reporting required.
• Total 30 Credit course(Yearly fee given)
• I20(Visa Letter) can be obtained only after submitting a bank statement with a balance of USD $29,300.