The graduate application is available online. The GRE Exam is no longer a requirement for the Master of Science or Transitional Master's programs. Students are required to take the California Basic Education Skills Test (CBEST) within the first year of study.Written communication assessment (conducted at interview) for applicants who qualify and receive an invitation.Interview and writing sample (at time of interview).Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, AND for last 96 quarter credits or 64 semester credits (your last 2 undergraduate years), minimum GPA of 3.3.Three letters of recommendation, preferably academic (part of the online application).Literate personal statement (part of the online application).Note: Prior to fall quarter of their second year in the program, students must show evidence of having completed a minimum of one undergraduate course in each of the following areas: biological sciences, physical sciences, statistics, and the social behavioral sciences. Bachelor's degree in a field other than speech-language pathology or communicative disorders.Violation of this policy may be considered grounds for immediate dismissal from the program. Students are not permitted to work on waivers in the public schools. Otherwise, students may be able to hold part time jobs a few mornings per week, provided they do not interfere with clinical assignments, classes, or preparation/assignments. This advance notice is given so that students will be prepared financially.Īll students are eligible for graduate assistantship, which permits students to work on campus or in local programs. Please note: Students who are admitted to the Master of Science-Transitional Program may be required to go out of state for medical externship and or public-school placement during the last two quarters of their program.
MASTERS IN SPEECH PATHOLOGY FULL
In the winter and spring quarters of the third year, students complete their full time public school placement and medical externship placement. All students are required to take clinical practicum (usually one morning or afternoon per week) each quarter. In the second and third years, including the summer following the second year, graduate courses are taught in the late afternoon/early evening, and on one Friday morning per month. In the summer following the first year, students are required to take clinical practicum.
The first year consists of a full schedule of courses. Students go through the program as a cohort, entering in fall quarter. They are also prepared to seek employment as a Clinical Fellow, working towards the Certificate of Clinical Competence (through the American Speech-Language-Hearing-Association).įull-time students who enter the program with an undergraduate degree in a field other than communicative disorders will complete the program in eleven quarters of coursework.
MASTERS IN SPEECH PATHOLOGY LICENSE
Upon completion of the program, graduates are eligible for the Preliminary Speech Language Pathology Services credential (CA public schools) and the Temporary License in Speech Language Pathology (CA Dept. This program requires students to complete foundational coursework during the first year of the three-year program. The Master of Science Transitional Program is designed for individuals who have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, with a major in a field other than Speech Language Pathology or communication disorders. The Transitional Master of Science degree education program in speech-language pathology at Loma Linda University is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
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