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Speech Pathology and Audiology Undergraduate Major

The Bachelor’s degree provides a background in theoretical and applied areas necessary for graduate study in many areas including speech pathology, audiology, special education, counseling, human development, child development, and  health administration. The program prepares students for fields requiring backgrounds in:

  • Human development
  • Communication
  • Health
  • Education

 Career Paths for Undergraduate Majors in Speech Pathology & Audiology

  • Speech Pathology Assistant (SLPA)
  • School based Speech-Language Pathologist
  • Hospital based Speech Pathologist
  • Private Practice Speech-Language Pathologist
  • Special Education Teacher
  • Counseling and Rehabilitation
  • Health Insurance industry careers
  • Career Advising
  • Government health agencies
  • School/Hospital Administration
  • Disability Law
  • Audiologist

Undergraduate Program General Information

The undergraduate program in Speech-Language Pathology takes approximately two years to complete, beginning with the Junior year. 

Most courses in language-speech pathology and audiology are dependent upon information and competencies acquired in preceding courses.  It is necessary to take courses in the major in the sequence given; that is, the student must satisfactorily complete all first-semester Junior courses before enrolling in second-semester Junior courses, and so forth.  Satisfactory completion means a grade of C (2.0) or better.  A grade point average of 3.0 in the major is required to enroll in SPHP 146.  The sequence for Junior and Senior students transferring from other universities is adjusted according to the student's previous program.

               

The Department does not require a minor.  Instead, students must fulfill the pre- and co-major requirements.

For more information on academic requirements and program specifics, please review the Undergraduate Advising Manual on the Department Forms and Policies Page.

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Pre- and Co-major Requirements

You must complete the lower division general education courses and the pre-major requirements; before you begin courses in the major (one course in manual communication may be taken with the courses in the major). 
These may overlap with Lower Division General Education Courses (LDGE) and Upper Division General Education Courses (UDGE). Equivalent course taken at a community college will be accepted for any of the courses listed below.

    1. Pre- major Requirements
      1. Introductory General Anatomy Class (Recommended but not required)
      2. Introduction to Psychology (Psych 001 OR Psych 005) (must be taken before Fall of Junior year.)
      3. Human Development (Child-Adult) (one or more courses depending on content) (must cover birth through geriatric population). 
        1. Option one: CHDV 30         Human Development
        2. Option two : PSYC 148       Child Psychology AND
          PSYC 149      Psychology of Adolescence AND
          PSYC 150     Psychological Aspects of Aging
        3. Option three: PSYC 148      Child Psychology AND
          FACS 159     Adulthood and Aging in Human Development
      4. Biological/Physical Sciences (two courses required): One course in the biological sciences may be in such areas as such as general human anatomy, physiology, biology, botany, zoology, microbiology, genetics, marine biology, etc.
        AND
        One course in the physical sciences may be in such areas as physics, chemistry, astronomy, physical geography, geology, meteorology, marine environment, matter and energy, earth science, etc.

    2. Co-major Requirements
      1. Sign Language:  At least one course must be completed before registering for SPHP 133.Students may use sign language for the Sacramento State foreign language requirement.  Check GE requirements regarding how many units are needed if used as your foreign language requirement.
        EDS 150          Beginning American Sign Language
        EDS 151          Intermediate American Sign Language
        EDS 153          Beginning Sign Language:  Visual English

      2. Statistics (one course) (STAT 1).There are a number of courses offered which cover the introductory material in statistics.  These are offered in mathematics, psychology, and so on. Must be completed before student can register for SPHP 148.

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Mandatory Background Check

The Department of Speech Pathology & Audiology requires all students in clinical and
internships practicum courses to complete a background check prior to beginning any
clinical courses in the semester. Please see the instructions below and contact the
department if you have any questions.

The completed background check information will only be revealed to the Speech Pathology and Audiology department chair and the Dean of the College Health and Human services. All information will be kept confidential.

No other background screenings may be substituted.

Instructions:

  • Log onto www.VerifyStudents.co
  • Click the ‘Start Here’ Button
  • Enter the special promotional code CSUSSPEECH then hit the ‘GO’ Button.
  • Complete the online application section in its entirety.
  • Have credit card (Visa/MasterCard/American Express/Discover) information ready in order to process payment.
  • Click the ‘Submit’ Button at the end of the process and you’re done! You will be provided with an electronic receipt and confirmation code at the time of completion.

PROMOTIONAL CODE IS: CSUSSPEECH

*Please note that this information is for the sole purpose of background screening for this school only. Unauthorized use of our service is prohibited*

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Announcements

 
Undergrad admissions:

Admissions for 2009-2010 are closed. Please refer to the Campus Admission webpage for deadlines at http://www.csus.edu/admissions/

 
Graduate Admissions:
Fall 2010

Per the CSU system, the priority application filing period for Fall 2010 will be October 1 - November 30, 2009.

IMPORTANT!!:Students with International documents must submit transcripts/mark sheets at least one month prior to program deadline.


For full Graduate Studies application procedures and deadlines, please go to http://www.csus.edu/gradstudies

Undergraduate students are encouraged to participate in maintaining the Maryjane Rees Language Speech and Hearing Center Clinical Supply room through enrollment in SPHP 199. Students are exposed to a wide variety of testing and therapy tools and gain a "behind the scenes" look at a working clinic.