The Master's degree in Speech Pathology is accredited by the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association through the year 2010. All teaching credentials are accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing as well as the National Council on the Accreditation of Teacher Colleges.
The Kay Armstead Center for Communication Disorders, located in Sweeney Hall 115, provides speech language and hearing services for children, youth and adults in the community as well as SJSU students, faculty and staff.
Prior to admittance into a specialist credential program a student must demonstrate subject matter competency by passing an approved subject matter competency examination or by completing a subject matter preparation program. A generic core of undergraduate courses and a grade point average of 2.87 are required for all credentials. CBEST is required for all specialist credentials. Each student is assigned an advisor who will assist in program planning. Major and minor programs are subject to the approval of both the advisor and the department chair.