Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology

Earn your master’s in speech-language pathology in two years from California Baptist University and be a part of the healing process. Acquire essential clinical skills and undergo intensive professional development to prepare you for the workforce. Speech-language pathologists play an integral role in diagnosing and treating speech, language, communication and swallowing disorders and helping their clients develop or regain communication and swallowing skills. CBU’s Master of Science (MS) in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) prepares you with the interdisciplinary knowledge, clinical experience and passion needed to become a licensed and nationally certified speech-language pathologist. CBU’s speech-language pathology graduate program provides intensive training in language and communication disorders, assessment and treatment strategies and research design and methodologies. Immersion in numerous practicums in different clinical settings ensures you are well prepared to work with individuals with a variety of diagnoses and disabilities.

Individuals interested in CBU’s speech pathology graduate program must hold a bachelor’s degree in communication disorders from an accredited college or university. To be considered eligible for the degree program, applicants must submit the following materials: Application (must be submitted and verified through the Centralized Application Service for Communication Science & Disorders Programs. Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. Three letters of recommendation. Résumé including any relevant volunteer or work experience. An essay outlining why you want to study at CBU, how the program will empower you to fulfill your purpose and how your characteristics and goals align with CBU’s mission. An overall minimum GPA of 3.0, as calculated by CSDCAS, is required Personal Interview - not all candidates are selected for an interview. Please be prepared to submit the following with your CSDCAS application: Official sealed transcripts from all colleges and universities attended sent to CSDCAS Three recommendations: Two from faculty/instructors and one from a professional source sent to CSDCAS Resume including any relevant volunteer, field, or work experience sent to CSDCAS A comprehensive essay: minimum 500 words that includes the following: Your desire for entering the program How the program will allow you to live your purpose Why your characteristics and goals are congruent with CBU's mission