This program is ideal if you desire a career helping people restore and improve their communication abilities. Nationally recognized for excellence, the program satisfies the academic requirements for licensure as a speech-language pathologist. Plus, all courses are offered 100% online.
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More than one-fourth of all speech-language pathologists in California are CSUN graduates.
Excellent career opportunities in this field are expected to continue well into the next decade as the expanding older population ages and medical advances improve survival rates for premature infants and victims of stroke and trauma, all of whom typically require professional speech assessment and, possibly, treatment. Roles in the field include:
A master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) is the professional requirement for employment as a speech-language pathologist. Completion of CSUN's Master of Science in Communicative Disorders program satisfies the academic requirements for:
* A passing score on the board-approved exam is also required for licensure as a speech-language pathologist.
By specializing in this field, you’ll not only transform lives – you’ll add to the larger human conversation.
At CSUN, we don't fill courses. We build them, entirely from scratch, each and every time we launch a program. This leads to a unique education, with real and lasting outcomes in your career.
Our world-class faculty design and teach all courses, helping you gain today’s most in-demand skills – and bringing the industry directly to you.
When you enroll, we place you in a small, interactive group of peers from diverse organizations and industries. And from day one to graduation, you’ll learn and grow together.
As you earn your education, we’ll stay with you every step of the way, offering close, personal support when and where you need it.
Speech-language pathologists assist both children and adults with a wide range of communication disorders. This program is a 41-month course of study, taught fully online by distinguished CSUN faculty with field experience in all aspects of the profession. Taught in the cohort format, the program maximizes interaction with faculty and fosters the development of networking relationships with fellow participants.
The curriculum consists of 36 units of coursework plus the culminating experience (comprehensive examination). In addition, students need to complete 27 additional units of coursework and clinical practicum experiences to meet the requirements for ASHA certification, state licensure and credentialing.
The program is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (CAA of the ASHA) and the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC).
Answer: Yes.
Answer: Yes.
Answer: No, but qualifying prerequisite coursework in Communication Disorders must be completed before you are eligible to apply to the Master's degree Program.
Answer: If your undergraduate degree is not in Speech-Language Pathology/Communication Disorders and Sciences, there are 10 prerequisite courses (30 units) in CD that must be completed. Please refer to the Program Requirements Section > Admission Requirements for the list of prerequisite courses.
In addition, students must have complete the required ASHA coursework in the following areas: Biological Science, Physical Science, Social/Behavioral Science, Statistics.
Answer: Yes, students must complete a minimum of 400 clock hours of supervised clinical experience in the practice of speech-language pathology. Twenty-five hours must be spent in clinical observation and 375 hours must be spent in direct client/patient contact.
Answer: Yes, every admissions cycle, we receive applications from hundreds of highly qualified candidates.
Answer: Yes, you will earn a Master of Science in Communication Disorders and Sciences from CSUN.
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Speech Language Pathologists/Audiologists ranks among 2023’s US News 100 Best Jobs— U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
The highest median salaries for audiologists was in California: $111,000— U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Between Sep 2022 to Feb 2023, salaries for speech language pathologists grew by 10.8%— U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
The field of speech language pathology have an employment rate of almost 90% (ASHA: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association) The U.S. speech therapy market is projected to grow from $4.35 billion in 2022 to $6.52 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 6.0% between 2022-2029 — Fortune Business Insights
Between 2021-31, about 14,000 openings for speech-language pathologists are projected each year, on average, over the decade— U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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