Program Overview
The Speech-Language Pathology at California State University San Marcos is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Speech-Language Pathology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 549 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 549 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: San Marcos, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Speech-Language Pathology programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Introduction to Communicative Sciences and Disorders
- Hearing Disorders and Measurement
- Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanism
- Language Development and Assessment for Practitioners
- The Science of Speech and Hearing
- Cultural Diversity in Schooling
- Clinical Phonetics and Analysis of Disordered Speech
- Diagnostics for Speech Language Pathologists
- Adult Neurogenic Communication Disorders
- Applications in Child and Youth Development
- Introduction to Statistics
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- A minimum undergraduate OR last 60 units if post baccalaureate grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or better.
- All applicants, regardless of citizenship, who do not possess a bachelor\'s degree from a post-secondary institution where English is the principal language must satisfy the English language proficiency requirement.
- Students are required to submit recommender contact information for 1 academic and 1 professional reference as part of the MS SLP application.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 549 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 549 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 549 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 549 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact California State University San Marcos directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About California State University San Marcos
California State University San Marcos
California, US
California State University San Marcos is a public university in San Marcos, California, United States. It was founded in 1989 as the 21st campus in the California State University (CSU) system.
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months