M.A. in Speech-Language Pathology

The Master of Arts (M.A.) residential training program in Speech-Language Pathology at California State University Long Beach is a cohort-based program to be completed in five (5) semesters (Fall, Spring, Summer, Fall, Spring), which includes a semester of school-based internship and a semester of medicalprivate practice internship.Students who successfully complete the required coursework may earn a M.A. degree in Speech‑Language Pathology. Students who earn a M.A. degree qualify for the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, the Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential from the California Commission for Teacher Credentialing, and the State of California Licensure in Speech-Language Pathology.The primary purpose of the CSULB SLP M.A. Program is to prepare students as professional speech-language pathologists. The program’s objectives are to provide our students with: Advanced knowledge in congenital, developmental, acquired, and neurogenic speech, language and communication disorders across the lifespan Knowledge of procedures and methods for differential diagnosis in speech-language pathology Competence in implementing evidence-based practice in making ethical clinical decisions 400 direct clinical contact hours working with individuals with various communication and swallowing disordersOn-campus clinical practicum and off-campus internships in both school and medicalprivate practice settings to develop and refine clinical skills consistent with the defined scope of practiceCompetence in working with individuals with different cultural and linguistic backgroundsDevelopment of cultural competence through graduate coursework, clinical courses, internships, and student exchange programs Coursework and clinical practicum experience for certification as a speech-language pathologist by the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) Opportunities to participate in faculty-led or student-led research projects

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a major in Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD), Speech-Language Pathology (SLP), Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences; or A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a discipline other than Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD).