Second Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders

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.

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 Heather Thompson, Folsom Hall 2406, Sacramento, CA 95819, 916-278-6759.