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About the program

  • Experienced, expert faculty members:

    Learn from the same faculty that leads the master’s program at Pepperdine, ensuring consistent quality and a seamless transition if you’re accepted into the master’s program.

  • Virtual clinical observation hours:

    Acquire the clinical observation hours you need from wherever you are using Master Clinician Network software.

  • Comprehensive course work:

    Complete outstanding foundational course work that covers the fundamentals of speech, language, and hearing.

  • Master’s preparation:

    Prepare to continue your education and apply to the online Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology at Pepperdine University on completion of the program.*

    *Please note, program completion does not guarantee that a student will receive full admission to the master’s program at Pepperdine University.

About Pepperdine University

At Pepperdine University, students are prepared for a life of purpose, service, and leadership. For more than 80 years, the integration of academic excellence and their Christian values have guided graduates to lead productive, purposeful lives that transform communities throughout the world. 


Tuition and fees

Tuition and feesTuition$1,800 per credit | Up to $28,800 for all six courses

Tuition and fees are subject to change and may increase each academic year. Tuition does not include student fees, technology platform licensing, or support services. Learners are also responsible for travel and accommodation costs related to any in-person immersions or residentials, if applicable.

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Curriculum

The online Post Baccalaureate Speech-Language Pathology Foundations curriculum prepares you for further study at Pepperdine University, equipping you with the foundational knowledge and skills that are needed prior to beginning a master’s program in the discipline. 

Some benefits of the online program include: 

  • Review committee guidance:

    Receive guidance and support from the moment you’re admitted. The faculty review committee from Pepperdine will recommend which courses you need to take to be eligible for entry into the Master of Science Speech-Language Pathology program.

  • Interactive learning experiences:

    Experience live sessions and carefully developed course work across the six available courses while having the opportunity to reflect and consider your own growth and learning.

  • Expert-led curriculum:

    Designed by Pepperdine faculty, the curriculum offers academic excellence, guidance, and flexibility, enabling you to meet the precise foundational course entry requirements to a master’s in speech-language pathology.

  • Virtual clinical observation hours:

    Enjoy added flexibility with a course designed to meet you where you are. Complete the required clinical hours virtually, under the supervision of a Pepperdine course instructor.

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Admissions

Students seeking admission to the online Post Baccalaureate Speech-Language Pathology Foundations program should have a strong academic background and demonstrate a capacity for professional success, clinical excellence, and a life of purpose, service, and leadership. No GRE/GMAT scores are required. 

Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 2.5. There are three start dates per year: fall (August), spring (January), and summer (May).

The following materials are needed to apply: 

  • Online application 

  • $65 non-refundable application fee

  • College transcripts 

  • One letter of recommendation 

  • Proof of English language proficiency if English is not your first language

Clinical Observation

Should you need to complete the required 25 clinical observation hours (a prerequisite for the master's program at Pepperdine University), you will need to take the SLP 509 Clinical Observations and Foundations course. During this module, you’ll be introduced to clinical methods and procedures and, under the supervision of a course instructor, complete 25 observation hours virtually using Master Clinician Network software. 

You’ll be assigned specific sessions to watch, do assignments based on those sessions, and have the opportunity to debrief in class. Completing the observation hours virtually adds even more flexibility to the course, as it removes the need for you to commute or find a suitable site close by. 

This is an exciting opportunity to gain valuable experience in the field and your admissions counselor will let you know if you need to take this course during the program.