Program Overview
Program Overview
The Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program at San José State University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in speech-language pathology. The program is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Curriculum and Roadmaps
The program consists of the following components:
- Leveling Year Units: 33 units
- Core courses: 39 units
- Practicum: 24 units
- Culminating experience: 3 units
The culminating experience is an opportunity for students to bring together all they have learned and showcase their growth as speech-language pathologists. Students can choose from three options:
- Thesis (Plan A – EDSP 299): Conduct original research under faculty mentorship.
- Comprehensive Exam (Plan B – EDSP 298): Demonstrate mastery of core knowledge and clinical skills through case-based written and oral responses.
- Project (Plan B – EDSP 298): Apply skills to a real-world challenge by creating a professional product and presenting it to faculty and peers.
Fieldwork and Observation
The program provides opportunities for students to complete clinical training in a variety of settings under the supervision of ASHA-certified clinicians. To meet the requirements for the master's degree, students must complete:
- A minimum of 375 hours of supervised clinical practicum across at least three different settings
- 25 hours of guided observation with an ASHA-certified clinician
MS in Speech-Language Pathology Requirements
All department requirements, including minimum GPA, writing requirements, culminating experiences, additional certifications, and more, are outlined in the university's catalog.
University Graduation Requirements
Students must complete all residency, curriculum, unit, GPA, and culminating experience requirements as outlined in the Graduation Requirements section of the Graduate Policies and Procedures.
Accreditation, Licensure, and Credential
The Master of Science program in speech-language pathology at San José State University is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. The program is also approved by the California Licensing Board in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board and the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.