Speech-Language Pathology, M.S.

Preparing you to improve lives assessing, treating, and preventing communication and swallowing disorders as a speech-language pathologist.

The Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program incorporates the evidence-based practices, community partnerships, and innovative technologies to provide you with the most well-rounded preparation for a fulfilling career assessing, treating, and preventing communication and swallowing disorders.

Empowering You to Excel in Your Chosen Profession

The program will position you to play a critical role in society as a speech-language pathologist, helping individuals with communication or swallowing disorders achieve greater independence in their lives.

Graduates of the program are working every day to improve lives at a variety of schools, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, rehabilitation facilities, and private practices throughout our region, including:

  • Montage Health
  • Salinas Valley Memorial
  • Natividad Medical Center
  • Alisal Unified School District
  • North Monterey County School District
  • Live Oak School District
  • Santa Rosa School District

The program delivers the depth of preparation and hands-on training it takes to develop ethically responsible professionals who are ready to practice in a variety of interdisciplinary roles, some of which include:

  • Speech-Language Pathologist
  • Speech Therapist
  • Language, Speech, Hearing Specialist
  • Speech Pathologist
Aerial Image of Campus

Public University Price, Private University Experience

A Lifetime of Value

Speech-Language Pathology, M.S.

The M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology promotes an understanding of human communication and its disorders by preparing you to thrive in your career serving the community, including children and adults from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

 

Educational Objectives

Our program’s five distinct practicum placements will enrich your overall learning experience by deepening your practical skill set and expanding your professional perspective in ways most other programs can’t match.

Our focus on serving culturally and linguistically diverse populations will set you apart from graduates of other programs and uniquely prepare you to work with families throughout our region and across California.

Our strong relationships with community partners include medical facilities, schools, and private practices means you’ll gain the best possible hands-on learning experiences and valuable professional connections for full-time positions after you graduate.

Our program’s heightened medical emphasis will take you beyond the typical preparation found in most speech-language pathology programs and add a depth to your knowledge that will distinguish you in the eyes of employers.

Faculty & Staff

Our faculty pride themselves on being accessible, will advise and mentor you individually, and will guide you through your on-site clinical experiences as a way to broaden your professional opportunities after graduation.

Kerrie Chitwood

Kerrie Chitwood

Associate Professor

Kerrie Chitwood

Kerrie Chitwood

Special Consultant

Lisa LaSalle

Lisa LaSalle

Professor

Lisa LaSalle

Lisa LaSalle

Professor

Bethany Schwartz

Bethany Schwartz

Assistant Professor

Bethany Schwartz

Bethany Schwartz

Assistant Professor

Questions? We’re Here to Help!

Don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions you have about the Speech-Language Pathology program.

Our experienced and supportive admissions staff is here to provide all the individualized guidance you need.

Apply Now