socalmom

Just wondering if a grad school program has to be at least 60 credit hours to get licensed by ASHA (the CCC's) in the state of California. ASHA said those are the California requirements and that is why it is listed on their website. The SLPAHADB says that is a rule that ASHA implemented. Trying to talk to either of those two entities is incredibly confusing since they continue to contradict one another. I don't want to attend a grad school program for MS SLP if I can't get the CCC's where I live (California). Any insight is greatly appreciated. Thank you!

That means a lot! Thank you!

Thank you so much for your reply! I have researched most all the community colleges that are board approved here in California and only one is in my regional area (Pasadena City College). I spoke to a representative there today and she informed me none of the post-bacc courses I took could be applied to their college. I was shocked. I know they have to make money but I'm 8 classes in at a University level (courses were all taken at University of Nebraska Kearney) and none of them count. I also reached out to Utah State, to see how long it would take (and how much it would cost) to pursue a second BS degree in communication disorders. My BS degree is in Human Development and Family Sciences from Oregon State University. I have been working as a behavioral therapist in special education for the past seven years and have worked/collaborated closely with SLP's. They have all encouraged me to become a SLPA (also suggesting an MS degree as an option) and many were waiting for me to get certified before the board here in California changed their requirements for licensing (and cut thousands of students taking post-bacc courses off). The SLP's are overwhelmed and the district I currently work for is in great need for both SLP's and SLPA's. I'm hoping the Utah State second BS degree in SLP will be a viable option. We shall see.....My youngest son is still in high school so moving isn't an option, for now. I have been actively trying to petition the board here in California to grant me a waiver to enroll in a SLPA program but to no avail. They are far from helpful and refuse to allow those that were already taking post-bacc courses finish and get certified. Thank you again for all the great suggestions!!! I keep fighting the good fight. I guess I don't know when to quit, lol.

I'm finishing up my 10th post-bacc SLP leveling coursework and it seems it was a waste of time. I can't get a SLPA certificate here in California (they won't accept post-bacc coursework any longer) and I can't afford nor have the time to complete an MS/SLP degree (I am single and work full time and I just can't swing it). Would all these classes I took help with any type of SLP related job opportunity? I wanted so badly to be a SLPA so now what.....I can't do behavioral therapy any longer and just want to be involved in speech services in some way.

Thanks so much!

I was recently accepted into the University of Nebraska Kearney's MSE-SLP program. I received an email from the university today, notifying that the state of California has not yet made a determination in regards to whether or not I can become licensed in the state one I earn my degree. Now I am wondering what I should do. The masters program starts in August and I am still finishing up leveling coursework so I can start. Wondering now if it's worth my time??? I've left multiple messages for the SLP board here in California but can't get ahold of anyone. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Thank you so much! I do know there are SLPA's without an AA or BS degree in SLP currently practicing in California. California universities, Loma Linda and CSUN in particular, had leveling coursework for those who possessed a BS degree in a non SLP field. Once those courses were completed, you could then apply to their SLPA programs and ultimately become certified. The SLP board claims they never allowed those without the correct BS degree to become certified but that's not the case. I've reached out to ASHA as well and they have informed me some of those taking leveling coursework in California were grandfathered in and allowed to continue the SLPA pursuit but my coursework was completed at the University of Nebraska Kearny, a school CSUN recommended. It's been so disheartening. I'm at the point now where I'm seeking legal advice but am hoping for some sort of resolution.

Anyone out there who was denied SLPA certification, after the board changed their policy? I was taking prerequisite courses through UNK, at the advisement of CSUN and was 23 credits in when the board cut everyone off (although I heard if you were taking prerequisite courses at a California school they wouldn't cut you off). I know there has to be a ton of SLPA's in California who don't have an AA or BS degree in communications but took the prerequisite coursework and were certified. Trying to find a workaround.... Anyone who can help or has been able to appeal and succeed, PLEASE reach out. THANK YOU!!

Anyone out there who was denied SLPA certification, after the board changed their policy? I was taking prerequisite courses through UNK, at the advisement of CSUN and was 23 credits in when the board cut everyone off (although I heard if you were taking prerequisite courses at a California school they wouldn't cut you off). I know there has to be a ton of SLPA's in California who don't have an AA or BS degree in communications but took the prerequisite coursework and were certified. Trying to find a workaround.... Anyone who can help or has been able to appeal and succeed, PLEASE reach out. THANK YOU!!