M.S., Communicative Disorders
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:
- License in all states to practice in medical, rehabilitative or private practice settings.
- Education credentials in all states for employment in public schools.
- Professional certification by the Council for Clinical Certification ASHA.
Due to changes in program accreditation and entry-level professional certification standards that require a doctoral degree after December 31, 2006, no new students presently are admitted to the graduate program in Audiology. Persons considering an undergraduate major and subsequent doctoral studies in Audiology should consult the department for academic advisement. 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.
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