The Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences at SF State is currently undergoing reaccreditation by the Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). It solicits public comment from students and consumers at a public meeting to be held on Thursday, November 7 from 4:45 p.m. - 5:15 p.m., in Burk Hall 116.
For more information about our program's reaccreditation, please see https://asha.sfsu.edu/.
A copy of the Standards for Accreditation and/or the CAA’s Policy on Public Comment may be obtained by contacting the Accreditation Office at ASHA, 2200 Research Boulevard, #310, Rockville, Maryland 20850, calling ASHA’s Action Center at 1-800-498-2071, or accessing the documents online at https://caa.asha.org/.
The SF State Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences department is based on the following core values: collaboration, compassion, resilience, inquiry and investigation, life-long learning, professionalism, multiculturalism, leadership, mentorship, advocacy and internationalism. Please see our SLHS Department Strategic Plan as well as our Position Statement on Supporting Students who are Non-native Speakers of Standard American English. You can also download our previous CD Program Strategic Plan.
For a shorter, more concise version of our Strategic Plan, please download our Strategic Plan Executive Summary.
Student interns in the SLHS department are placed in internships all over the culturally and linguistically rich San Francisco Bay Area, including urban, suburban and rural schools, private practices, rehabilitation facilities, skilled nursing facilities, acute care medical settings and more. The SLHS department has access to over 20 school districts and 36 medical facilities that are available for placing SF State speech-language pathology interns through established memoranda of understanding (MOUs). Internship experiences range from low-income schools with predominantly English-language learners to rehabilitation centers with war veterans, to clients with voice disorders, to patients with head injuries.
Monday – 9 a.m - 5 p.m. remote office hours
Tuesday – 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday – 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday – 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday – 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. remote office hours
Closed for lunch 12-12:30 p.m.
Email: slhsinfo@sfsu.edu
Phone: (415) 338-1001
The Master of Science (M.S.) education program in Speech Language Pathology {residential} at San Francisco State University is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard #310, Rockville, Maryland 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700.
The current accreditation cycle by CAA is 2017-2025. Our curricula prepare students to meet the standards of ASHA certification, California state licensure in speech-language pathology, and the California Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential. Please visit our Prospective Students page for more information about how to apply to our program.
Spotlight
The Nicholas Certo Speech, Language and Hearing Clinic
The SLHS department operates the Nicholas Certo Speech, Language, and Hearing Clinic, offering affordable, high-quality speech-language services to the San Francisco Bay Area. This clinic serves as a training facility for master's-level clinicians, with graduate students conducting screenings, diagnostic evaluations, and therapeutic services for clients of all ages. All services are overseen by a licensed, ASHA-certified faculty member, ensuring professional standards and educational excellence.
To learn more, visit our Clinic page.
Questions About Applying?
Explore San Francisco State University's Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences (SLHS) for detailed guidance on applying to undergraduate and graduate programs. Whether you're seeking prerequisites, post-baccalaureate options, or information about careers in speech-language therapy, this page is a key resource for prospective students. Discover course offerings, application requirements, and career pathways to help you navigate your future with us.
For more details, visit our Prospective Students page.
Meet Our Faculty
Meet the dedicated faculty and staff of SF State's Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences. This page provides an overview of the department’s professors, advisors, and clinical instructors who guide students in their academic and professional journeys. Learn about their backgrounds, specialties, and contact information to connect with the experts shaping the future of speech-language pathology and audiology.
For more details, visit our Faculty and Staff page.
Note: The following PDFs are in the process of being made full accessible. If you have difficulty reading the PDFs, please contact the SLHS Department at slhsinfo@sfsu.edu or (415) 338-1001.
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