All Prospective Students

• For an overview about the professionals available in this field, see the following:
  • What is an Audiologist?
  • What is a Speech-Language Pathologist?

• The School offers numerous undergraduate and graduate programs, including credential programs and coursework in American Sign Language. See the Academic Programs page for the full list.
  • Coursework in American Sign Language
  • Bachelor of Art in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
  • Master of Arts in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
  • AuD SDSU/UCSD Joint Doctorate in Audiology
  • PhD SDSU/UCSD Joint Doctorate in Language and Communicative Disorders

Prospective International Students

• If you are an international student, you will want to refer to the International Student Center for additional information.

• The San Diego State Graduate and Research Affairs website has detailed information pertinent to international students, and it is an important first contact for those students interested in attending San Diego State University. As part of the requirements of any clinical program within the School of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences, students will participate in clinical practicum in a variety of on- and off-campus placements. Proficiency in both oral and written English language skills is expected, and a lack of proficiency can negatively impact the ability to successfully complete these requirements. A passing score on the TOEFL exam is not necessarily proficient enough for working in an English-speaking clinical setting. Therefore, program advisers may recommend options for improving oral and written skills for those who need it.

• It should also be noted that successful completion of the graduate program does not guarantee the right to work in the United States. Work visas, which are different from student visas, are required in order to be legally employed in the United States. Please note that work visas are generally more difficult to obtain than other types of visas. More information about all types of visas is available from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Money Matters

• Financial aid and scholarships are available through the University Financial Aid and Scholarships Office, and several scholarships are set aside specifically for students in our program. In addition, each year we have available a number of out-of-state tuition waivers, teaching assistantships, and graduate/research assistantships for work in various faculty member's labs. Applications for these positions are made available to students once they have been admitted to SDSU.

• Additional information regarding tuition and fees is also available.

Visiting SDSU and the School of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences

• Summer 2008 marks the School's big move to a new building called Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences (SLHS), located on the southeast corner of the intersection between Campanile Drive and Hardy Avenue, across from the Gateway Building.

• Though we don't have formal arrangements for tours of our clinic, you may contact Marla Fulton, the clinic's Admin Coordinator (mfulton@mail.sdsu.edu).

• Please look into the University campus tours. In fact, special hotel and shuttle rates are available for this type of visit. The Best Western is the only one that is within walking distance; The Town & Country hotel is centrally located and is within walking distance of the Trolley, which goes directly to the SDSU campus.

• Prior to your visit, please refer to the University's information page about visitor parking, additional campus maps, and directions to campus.

last updated: 6/11/2008