Overview
This bachelor’s degree program can serve as a launching pad for a
career in Communication Sciences and Disorders and delivers
broad general education including courses in communication and
language, anatomy and physiology, and health services for
children and adults.
Information Session Schedule
Note: This program was previously known as the Second
Bachelor of Science in Speech Pathology and Audiology. Name
changed in 2016.
Benefits
- Accelerated 16 month, full-time program
- Courses taught by knowledgeable and skilled faculty with
diverse clinical backgrounds and expertise in speech pathology
- Cohort based learning which facilitates student learning,
sharing of experiences, and development of long-term professional
relationships
Audience
The program is designed for individuals who hold a
bachelor’s degree in a discipline other than Speech Pathology and
Audiology or Communication Disorders. The 16 month format is
ideal for those that wish to make a career change.
Students who successfully complete the 46 unit program are
awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Sciences
and Disorders and are also eligible to apply for California
SLPA licensure.
Structure
Participants will complete 46 units in lecture, laboratory and
clinical coursework. This program is delivered in-person
on the Sacramento State campus.
Upon completion of the program, participants will earn a Bachelor
of Science and be eligible to apply for California
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) Licensure. Graduates
may also apply to Sacramento State’s Master of Science in
Communication Sciences and Disorders program, or any other Speech
Pathology or Communication Disorders program for which this
equivalency is accepted.
Licensure/Credentialing
Admission into programs leading to licensure and credentialing
does not guarantee that students will obtain a license or
credential. Licensure and credentialing requirements are
set by agencies that are not controlled by or affiliated with the
CSU and requirements can change at any time. For example,
licensure or credentialing requirements can include evidence of
the right to work in the United States (e.g., social security
number or tax payer identification number) or successfully
passing a criminal background check. Students are
responsible for determining whether they can meet licensure or
credentialing requirements. The CSU will not refund
tuition, fees, or any associated costs, to students who determine
subsequent to admission that they cannot meet licensure or
credentialing requirements. Information concerning
licensure and credentialing requirements are available from
Robert Pieretti, Folsom Hall 2316, Sacramento, CA
95819, 916-278-4867.
