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Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology

California State University, Long Beach

USA,California

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30 Months

Duration

CAD 17,922/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 70

Application Fee

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USA, California

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1949

Total Students: 39,967 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1250 Bellflower Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90840, United States

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Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology

Program Overview

The Master of Arts (M.A.) residential education 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 medical/private 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.

Program Objectives

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 disorders
On-campus clinical practicum and off-campus internships in both school and medical/private practice settings to develop and refine clinical skills consistent with the defined scope of practice
Competence in working with individuals with different cultural and linguistic backgrounds
Development 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

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

30 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

30 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
aug 2025		Closed

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 70

Tuition Fee

CAD 17,922 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in California State University, Long Beach

CAD 26,332 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 80
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 58.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 115.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have either:
- 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). The applicant must have at least 30 semester units (or 45 quarter units) of coursework in speech-language pathology/communication sciences and disorders before enrollment in the graduate program.

Minimum CGPA Required: 70.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

No scholarship for International students.

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.