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Bachelor of Arts in Speech - Language Pathology

California State University, Long Beach

USA,California

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 18,972/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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Bachelor of Arts in Speech - Language Pathology

Program Overview

The Speech-Language Pathology Department provides coursework for students planning to pursue careers in speech?language pathology or audiology. Students who successfully complete the required coursework may earn a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Speech-Language Pathology.

Students pursuing a B.A. degree and completing an elective course may be eligible for State of California Licensure as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant and speech-language pathology assistants (SLPA) certification from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

Program Objectives

The primary goal of the undergraduate program is to provide our students with a broad education in normal and disordered processes of speech, language, hearing, and swallowing. This goal has the following objectives:

Provide our students with an understanding of normal development in speech, hearing, language, swallowing, and communication
Provide our students with an understanding of the genetic, cultural, neurological, physiological, psychological, and socioeconomic factors which can disrupt normal development in speech, hearing, language, swallowing, and communication
Prepare students for professional graduate training as speech-language pathologists
The sequence of undergraduate courses (57-58 units) is from normal processes to disordered processes, and finally, to assessment/management of children, adolescents, and adults with speech, language, and/or swallowing disorders.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

30 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

48 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
aug 2025		Closed

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 70

Tuition Fee

CAD 18,972 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 - 6.0
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 61
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 43.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 105.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

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.