Earn Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences Academic Credit in California's Top Program

U.S. News and World Report ranked San Diego State University's Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences (SLHS) graduate program No. 1 in California and No. 24 in the nation. In another report, U.S. News and World Report ranked the Speech-Language Pathologist profession No. 10 best job in America for 2022. 

To meet the demand for this renowned program and the potential career opportunities, SDSU offers the online Speech-Language Pathology Essentials program.

Earn Speech Language & Hearing Sciences Academic Credit in California's Top Program

U.S. News and World Report ranked San Diego State University's Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences (SLHS) graduate program No. 1 in California and No. 24 in the nation. In another report, U.S. News and World Report ranked the Speech-Language Pathologist profession No. 8 best job in America for 2020. 

To meet the demand for this renowned program and the potential career opportunities, SDSU offers the online Speech-Language Pathology Essentials program.

Estimated Cost Cost
$345/Unit
Completion Time Course Length
8 Weeks
Course Format Course Format
Online

Program Details

  • Eight-week online courses
  • Led by lecturers from SDSU's SLHS department
  • Geared toward working professionals
  • SLP students have exclusive access to "How to Apply for an SLP Graduate Program" Webinar
  • Take only the courses you need, based on interest or graduate program prerequisites
  • Non-cohort

This credit program prepares students to apply to graduate programs in Speech-Language Pathology. Students may take individual courses as needed to meet prerequisite requirements for their desired graduate program.

Courses Units 22SU 22FA 23SP
SLHS 0300 Introduction to Language Science 3 5/2-6/26 8/22-10/16 ✔
SLHS 0305 Hearing Science 3 5/2-6/26 8/22-10/16, 10/17-12/11 ✔
SLHS 0320 Phonetics 3 6/27-8/21 10/17-12/11 ✔
SLHS 0321 Anatomy and Physiology of Speech 4 5/2-6/26 8/22-10/16 ✔
SLHS 0340 Principles of Audiology
Prerequisite: Grade of C (2.0) or better in SLHS 305		 3 6/27-8/21 10/17-12/11 ✔
SLHS 0511 Aural Rehabilitation *beginning summer 2022
Prerequisite: SLHS 320 and SLHS 340		 3 5/2-6/26   ✔
SLHS 0512 Phonological Acquisition and Disorders
Prerequisite: Grade of C (2.0) or better in SLHS 320		 3 6/27-8/21 10/17-12/11 ✔
SLHS 0513 Foundations of Speech-Language: Development
Prerequisite: SLHS 300, 320, and 321		 4   8/22-10/16 ✔
SLHS 0514 Foundations of Speech-Language: Differences and Disorders in Children
Prerequisite: SLHS 513		 3 5/2-6/26 10/17-12/11  
SLHS 0539 Neuroanatomy and Disorders of Speech and Language
Prerequisite: SLHS 300, 305, and 321		 3 6/27-8/21   ✔

*Cost $345/unit, schedule, and dates subject to change.
**Courses run 8 weeks, two sessions per term with registration typically open six weeks prior to the first session in the term.

Out-of-State Applicants
While we welcome out-of-state students, SDSU Global Campus currently cannot accept applications from students residing in specific states. Please check back often, as this list of approved states does change. View the list of authorized states here.

For more information, see our SLP Essentials FAQs, visit slhs.sdsu.edu, email slp-online@sdsu.edu, or call (619) 594-2283.

The SLP Essentials program is open to students with a bachelor’s degree or currently enrolled in a four-year institution, however, the program is not open to students currently enrolled in an SDSU degree program. Completing SLP Essentials courses does not guarantee entry into any SDSU degree program.

Courses

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SLHS 0300 Introduction to Language Science

Structure, acquisition, processing, and neurological organization of language in typical and disordered communication.

 

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Carolyn Baker
SLHS 0305 Hearing Science

Concepts of hearing science. Hearing science components to include physical acoustics, anatomy and physiology of auditory system, and psychoacoustics.

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Charles Ruby
SLHS 0320 Phonetics

Principles of speech production and practical skills in discriminating and transcribing sounds of various dialects in English and other languages, as well as clinical populations. Competency in IPA broad and narrow transcription, classification of speech sounds, and patterns of speech

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Robert McKinney
SLHS 0321 Anatomy and Physiology of Speech
Anatomy and physiology of respiratory, phonatory, and articulatory systems related to speech.

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Gabriela Meade
SLHS 0340 Principles of Audiology
Diagnostic audiology procedures: Pure-tone testing, masking, speech recognition testing and immittance. Integration and interpretation of results from the basic audiological test battery.
Prerequisite: Grade of C (2.0) or better in SLHS 305.

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Melissa Midori Ho
SLHS 0511 Aural Rehabilitation

Theoretical, methodological, and technical issues related to facilitating receptive and expressive communication in individuals who are deaf or hard-of-hearing. Emphasizes multidisciplinary case management of children.

Prerequisite(s): SLHS 320, SLHS 340.

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Charlotte Lopes-Rubin
SLHS 0512 Phonological Acquisition and Disorders

Phonology, phonological development, and phonological disorders as they relate to basic linguistic theory. Concepts considered through critical thinking and problem-solving.

Prerequisite: Grade of C (2.0) or better in SLHS 320.

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Bethany Keffala
SLHS 0513 Foundations of Speech-Language: Development
Speech-language development as related to theories of language acquisition, development, and clinical practice in children from birth to school-age.

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Irina Potapova, Anissa Govind
SLHS 0514 Foundations of Speech-Language: Differences and Disorders in Children

Speech and language disorders and issues related to assessment of and intervention with children from culturally and linguistically diverse populations.

Prerequisite: Grade of C (2.0) or better in SLHS 513.

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Irina Potapova
SLHS 0539 Neuroanatomy and Disorders of Speech and Language
Structural and functional neuroanatomy and disorders of speech and language resulting from pathology of the nervous system.

Prerequisites: Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences 300, 305, and 321

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Instructors
Noelle Abbott
Estimated Cost Cost
$345/Unit
Completion Time Course Length
8 Weeks
Course Format Course Format
Online

Program Details

  • Eight-week online courses
  • Led by lecturers from SDSU's SLHS department
  • Geared toward working professionals
  • SLP students have exclusive access to "How to Apply for an SLP Graduate Program" Webinar
  • Take only the courses you need, based on interest or graduate program prerequisites
  • Non-cohort

This credit program prepares students to apply to graduate programs in Speech-Language Pathology. Students may take individual courses as needed to meet prerequisite requirements for their desired graduate program.

Courses Units 22SU 22FA 23SP
SLHS 0300 Introduction to Language Science 3 5/2-6/26 8/22-10/16 ✔
SLHS 0305 Hearing Science 3 5/2-6/26 8/22-10/16, 10/17-12/11 ✔
SLHS 0320 Phonetics 3 6/27-8/21 10/17-12/11 ✔
SLHS 0321 Anatomy and Physiology of Speech 4 5/2-6/26 8/22-10/16 ✔
SLHS 0340 Principles of Audiology
Prerequisite: Grade of C (2.0) or better in SLHS 305		 3 6/27-8/21 10/17-12/11 ✔
SLHS 0511 Aural Rehabilitation *beginning summer 2022
Prerequisite: SLHS 320 and SLHS 340		 3 5/2-6/26   ✔
SLHS 0512 Phonological Acquisition and Disorders
Prerequisite: Grade of C (2.0) or better in SLHS 320		 3 6/27-8/21 10/17-12/11 ✔
SLHS 0513 Foundations of Speech-Language: Development
Prerequisite: SLHS 300, 320, and 321		 4   8/22-10/16 ✔
SLHS 0514 Foundations of Speech-Language: Differences and Disorders in Children
Prerequisite: SLHS 513		 3 5/2-6/26 10/17-12/11  
SLHS 0539 Neuroanatomy and Disorders of Speech and Language
Prerequisite: SLHS 300, 305, and 321		 3 6/27-8/21   ✔

*Cost $345/unit, schedule, and dates subject to change.
**Courses run 8 weeks, two sessions per term with registration typically open six weeks prior to the first session in the term.

Labor Analysis
Speech-Language Pathologist — Nationwide

Job Postings
Projected Job Openings
Per Year
15,200

Projected Growth
Projected Growth
Over 10 years
+29%

Salary Range
Projected Salary
Range
$51,310-$125,560


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2022

Out-of-State Applicants
While we welcome out-of-state students, SDSU Global Campus currently cannot accept applications from students residing in specific states. Please check back often, as this list of approved states does change. View the list of authorized states here.

For more information, see our SLP Essentials FAQs, visit slhs.sdsu.edu, email slp-online@sdsu.edu, or call (619) 594-2283.

The SLP Essentials program is open to students with a bachelor’s degree or currently enrolled in a four-year institution, however, the program is not open to students currently enrolled in an SDSU degree program. Completing SLP Essentials courses does not guarantee entry into any SDSU degree program.