Communication Disorders and Sciences - California State University - Northridge

Communication Disorders and Sciences from California State University - Northridge is a Campus Master Communication Disorders degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. The Major The masters degree is the professional entry-level requirement for employment as a speech-language pathologist. Student Learning Outcomes of the Graduate Program 1. Demonstrate achievement of entry-level competence in speech-language pathology and audiology sciences , disorders , evaluations, and treatments as shown in courses and clinical practice to the level required for professional certification by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and by the licensing agency of the state in which professional practice will be conducted. 2. Successfully complete the national examination in the area of chosen specialty, speech-language pathology or audiology. Careers Program alumni with graduate degrees find varied career opportunities as speech-language pathologists and as audiologists serving the needs of communicatively disabled persons across the age span. Employment opportunities continue to grow due to the general population???s longer life span and advances in technology and health. Program alumni find employment in California???s and the nation???s medical centers, skilled nursing and other rehabilitative facilities, community speech and hearing centers, medical offices, public and private schools, and private practices. In recent years, approximately one-tenth of the speech-language pathologists and one-fifth of the audiologists educated in California and licensed within the state are alumni of California State University, Northridge. View more details on California State University - Northridge, CA . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Communication Disorders courses.