Programs
From Foundations to Clinical Practice
Whether you are exploring the field or preparing for clinical practice, SLHS offers clear undergraduate and graduate pathways that move you forward.
At the undergraduate level, the B.S. in Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences gives you a strong clinical science foundation and helps you complete the prerequisites you need for graduate study in speech language pathology or related fields.
At the graduate level, the M.S. program prepares you for a career in speech language pathology through advanced coursework and comprehensive clinical training. This combined page helps you compare your options, understand what comes next and choose the path that fits your goals.
Admission Deadlines
- December 15: M.S. in Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences
Undergraduate
Bachelor of Science Degree in Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences
The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences (SLHS) is designed to provide undergraduate students with a clinical science foundation that is rigorous and appropriate preparation for a wide range of clinical, educational, and related fields such as nursing, kinesiology, physical therapy, dietetics, orientation & mobility, counseling, and teaching in primary, secondary, and special education. The SLHS undergraduate degree also prepares students to acquire the prerequisites necessary to apply for graduate study in speech-language pathology and audiology.
Graduate
Master of Science Degree in Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences
The speech-language pathology curriculum is designed to train competent, culturally sensitive speech-language pathologists who can appreciate and understand the importance of research in clinical practice. In order to accomplish this goal, a multitude of academic and clinical experiences are provided to the students, under the direction of skilled instructors, clinical researchers and supervisors both on and off campus. The development of clinical skills requires academic knowledge, the ability to understand and engage in research, and a sensitivity to clients' needs, values and cultures.
Graduate Certificate
Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Graduate Certificates are approved and awarded by the SF State Division of Graduate Studies. This AAC Graduate Certificate is designed to prepare highly qualified professionals to provide culturally-responsive Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) services for individuals with communication needs (CCN) in school and community settings. Candidates acquire specialized competence in the areas of (a) AAC assessment, (b) AAC language and literacy intervention, (c) AAC to access the general education curriculum, and (d) professional development and collaboration.