Master of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences at San Francisco State University

Advisors: Epstein, Gray, Raggio, Soto, Sundarrajan, Yu

Applicants must have completed a bachelor's degree or equivalent coursework in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences. In addition, coursework in biological sciences, physical sciences (either physics or chemistry), statistics, and social sciences is required before admission to the graduate program. These courses may have been completed for an undergraduate degree to fulfill general education requirements and would be acceptable, in addition to an undergraduate major in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, or an equivalent at the post-baccalaureate level. See department and program websites for academic and faculty information at slhs.sfsu.edu

1. Analyze communication and swallowing processes and disorders across the lifespan using anatomic, physiological, acoustic, psychological, developmental, linguistic, and cultural correlates.
   (Standard IV-B and Standard IV-C)
   (assumes Standard IV-A is a prerequisite for IV-B and IV-C)
2. Plan and conduct appropriate evaluation and screening procedures to develop a diagnosis and make recommendations for intervention, prevention, or referral that reflect current knowledge, research, and standards of prevention, assessment, and intervention. (Standard IV-D, Standard IV-F and Standard V-B (1)
3. Plan and conduct appropriate evaluation and screening procedures to develop a diagnosis and make recommendations for intervention, prevention, or referral that reflect current knowledge, research, and standards of prevention, assessment, and intervention. (Standard IV-D, Standard IV-F and Standard V-B (1)
4. Plan and conduct appropriate interventions with measurable and achievable goals; measure, evaluate, and report on client progress; modify plan as needed in response to progress. (Standard V-B (2)
5. Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills appropriate for clinical professional interventions with clients, family, caregivers, peers, and administrative groups. (Standard V-A)
6. Demonstrate knowledge of processes used in research and of the integration of research principles into evidence-based clinical practice.  (Standard IV-F)
7. Contribute to the care of an individual in a culturally sensitive way, working as part of a team of caregivers, providing counseling, and adhering to the ASHA Code of Ethics.
8. Demonstrate knowledge of contemporary professional issues including local, state, and national regulations, certifications, licensure, professional practice, legal requirements, and ASHA ethical principles and standards. (Standard IV-E, IV-G, IV-H)