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Fall 2023 APPLICATION DATES Application Deadline: March 7, 2023
Attention applicants: The Speech-Language Pathology All students must complete 100 hours of fieldwork beginning with Cohort 9 in order to qualify for SLPA licensure. Due to this modification, the term for XSLP 902 will increase from 8 to 10 weeks.
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The only paraprofessional positions available to those with associate’s or bachelor’s degrees in communication disorders and sciences/speech-language pathology who have not yet obtained – or do not wish to pursue – a master’s degree are registered speech-language pathology “aides,” which earn significantly less than licensed speech-language pathology assistants.
Regardless of whether they plan to pursue a master’s degree, students who have completed a bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology/Communication Disorders and Sciences and want to become licensed Speech-Language Pathology Assistants (SLPAs) should enroll in the CSUN SLPA advanced professional development certificate program.
- The SLPA certificate program is a 130-hour course of study offered in partnership with the College of Health and Human Development at CSUN. It includes approximately 20 hours of anytime/anywhere online instruction and 110 hours of clinical fieldwork.
- The majority of the clinical fieldwork for the SLPA is client face-to-face work (100 hours), but there is also a 10 hour administrative/support services component.
- Experienced speech-language pathologists with active California licenses or credentials and, preferably, memberships in the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) supervise clinical fieldwork.
- The entire program can be completed in one semester.
Graduates of CSUN make up more than one-fourth of all speech-language pathologists in California.
Financial aid is not available for this program.
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Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Fieldwork Experience Program at CSUN
FAQ
Is becoming a SLPA worth it?
For those who are interested in working in the field of communication sciences and disorders (CSD) and assisting people with their speech difficulties, becoming a speech pathologist assistant is a great career choice. It’s also perfect for people who are awaiting acceptance into a master’s program in speech pathology.
Which Cal State is best for speech pathology?
List of the Best Speech-Language Pathology Programs in CaliforniaBiola University. California Baptist University. California State University, Chico. California State University, East Bay. California State University, Fresno. California State University, Fullerton. California State University, Long Beach.
How much does a SLPA make in California?
As of December 27, 2022, the average speech pathologist assistant salary in California is $102,739; however, the range is typically between $94,246 and $111,571.
Are SLPA in demand?
CAREER OVERVIEW FOR SCHOOL SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS AND SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST ASSISTANTS Speech language pathologists (SLPs) and speech language pathology assistants (SLPAs) are in high demand nationwide in educational settings.