The Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential (SLPSC) qualifies graduates to work as language, speech, and hearing specialists. To work in public schools, completion of the Master of Science in Communicative Disorders is required in addition to the credential. At SF State, the SLPSC is required as part of the M.S. program. Program requirements for entry to the Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential include the following:
- Completion of a baccalaureate degree in Communicative Disorders. If the baccalaureate degree is in another area, the applicant must complete the 13 undergraduate courses in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences as listed on SF State's Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences website, or an equivalent: http://slhs.sfsu.edu.
- Formal application to the department and university through CalState Apply: https://gcoe.sfsu.edu/current-students/how-apply
- Official transcripts with minimum 3.0 GPA are required for admission to the graduate program.
- Satisfy Basic Skills Requirement: successful passage of the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST), CSET Multiple Subjects Test plus Writing Skills Test, OR an approved out-of-state basic skills exam (required for admission). Refer to the Department application for additional ways of satisfying the Basic Skills Requirement using the ELM/ EPT, SAT, and/or ACT scores (https://slhs.sfsu.edu/prospective).
- Complete Certificate of Clearance: Fingerprint Clearance via LiveScan and Commission on Teacher Credentialing online application process (required for admission to the Department).