Note: The Department has two graduate programs, a Traditional M.A. Program and a Special Cohort M.A. Program (effective Fall 2008). When applicable information is addressed given each specific program.
Department Employment Rates in the Profession of Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) Upon Program Completion
Academic Year |
Number of Graduates |
Percentage of Graduates |
2008/2009 |
56 |
100% |
2007/2008 |
23 |
100% |
2006/2007 |
25 |
100% |
Student National Examination (Praxis) Passing Rates
Note: Effective Fall 2009 all students within both M.A. programs are asked to attempt the Praxis in the final semester of their graduate program (prior to graduation). Students are not required to pass this examination on the first attempt –or- to pass it prior to graduation. The data below represents the passing rates for both programs, given first and second attempts.
Academic Year |
Number/Percentage of Students Who Passed on 1st |
Number/Percentage of Student Who Passed on 2nd |
Total Pass Rate (1st and 2nd Attempt) |
2008/2009 |
44/53 (83%) |
9/9 (100%) |
100% |
2007/2008 |
20/20 (100%) |
N/A |
100% |
2006/2007 |
8/8 (100%) |
N/A |
100% |
Graduate Program Expected Completion Rates
WITH CSD Undergraduate Degree (Full-Time Status)
Program |
Expected Length |
Special Cohort M.A. Program |
2.0 Years = 6 semesters consecutive, Fall, Spring, and Summer |
Traditional M.A. Program |
2.5 Years = 5 semesters, Fall and Spring only |
WITHOUT CSD Undergraduate Degree
Note: The Department no longer accepts students to either graduate program without required undergraduate pre-requisites. As such, the time indicated below is reflective of enrollment in the program’s Post-Baccalaureate Certificate program prior to completion of one of the Department’s graduate programs.
Program |
Expected Length |
Special Cohort M.A. Program |
Total of 3 years (9 semesters as follows): Post-Baccalaureate: 1.0 year = 3 consecutive semesters, Fall, Spring, and Summer Graduate Program: 2.0 Years = 6 consecutive semesters, Fall, Spring, and Summer |
Traditional M.A. Program |
Total of 3.5 years (9 semesters as follows): Post-Baccalaureate: 1.0 year = 3 consecutive semesters, Fall, Spring, and Summer Graduate Program: 2.5 Years = 5 semesters Fall and Spring only |
Graduate Program Actual Completion Rates
Academic Year |
Number of Graduates |
Number of Students Who Completed Within Expected Completion Times |
Number of Students Who Completed After Expected Completion Times |
Number of Students Not Completing |
2008/2009 |
56 |
100% |
0 |
1 |
2007/2008 |
23 |
100% |
0 |
0 |
2006/2007 |
25 |
100% |
0 |
0 |
California State University, Long Beach
Strategic Plan
2007-2010
GOAL 1: Create and sustain a weekend Special Cohort M.A. Program to be completed in 2 academic years and 2 summers, commencing Fall 2007.
STRATEGIES FOR ATTAINMENT: Maintain cooperation of department and adjunct faculty; promote and maintain cooperation of dean through reports of progress and involvement in the program. Co-directors, Dr. Carolyn Madding and Jennifer Ostergren to be in daily contact.
SCHEDULE FOR ANALYSIS: Program will be analyzed and amended on a continuing basis, with full report to faculty each year at the Spring Retreat.
SHARING WITH CONSTITUENTS: Reports of academic success, student evaluations of professors, student evaluation of the program, monetary information, and other relevant data will be shared with the full faculty at the Spring Retreat, with students on an annual basis, with the Community Advisory Board at their biannual meetings, and with ASHA in the annual report.
GOAL 2: Update the curriculum for currency in the field and to maintain ASHA standards at the highest levels.
STRATEGIES FOR ATTAINMENT: Faculty will be responsive to input relative to curricular changes, as provided by students, Advisory Board, professionals in the field, the literature, and to ASHA communications of same. The department chair will promote interest among the faculty, encouraging them to be aware of changes that should be made to improve the curriculum and to submit ideas to the faculty at-large.
SCHEDULE FOR ANALYSIS AND EVALAUTION OF THE PLAN: Faculty will analyze ideas brought forth by its members or others at regular faculty meetings and committee meetings, and at the annual retreat. The plan to revise curriculum will be evaluated for its effectiveness and progress by the entire faculty at the annual retreat.
SHARING WITH CONSTITUENTS: Not only will the faculty be open to changes proffered by its constituents (professionals, students, Advisory Board, and others), but will share any changes proposed to the same groups via notices posted in the department, NSSLHA meetings, professional conferences, state meetings, and through mailings.
GOAL 3: Development and maintenance of compliance with HIPAA regulations within the department and clinic.
STRATEGIES FOR ATTAINMENT: Faculty will be educated in all aspects of HIPAA compliance and will be responsible to maintain compliance, as directed by the Compliance Officer. All faculty and staff will assure compliance of students on an on-going basis. Periodic review of procedures and other information will be provided per HIPAA and university regulations.
SCHEDULE FOR ANALYSIS: On-going analysis with discussion at faculty meetings will be mandatory. The Compliance Officer will hold biannual training of faculty at the beginning of the fall semester and at the spring retreat.
REGULAR EVALUATION OF THE PLAN: Same as above.
SHARING INFORMATION WITH CONSTITUENTS: Students, and especially graduate students, will be fully trained in HIPAA procedures and will be an essential element in compliance. The Department Chair and Compliance Officer will monitor compliance and share information with students. The Advisory Board will be brought up-to-date on compliance procedures at each meeting of that group.
GOAL 4: Promote and actively participate in the American Association of Academic Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders and the California Association of Academic Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders.
STRATEGIES FOR ATTAINMENT: Encumber funds from department or clinic budgets to pay dues and expenses of faculty representatives to the meetings/conferences. Consider and value service to the above-named organizations in tenure and post-tenure reviews. Include reports of representatives on the agenda of the next scheduled faculty meeting.
SCHEDULE FOR ANALYSIS: On-going analysis by Department Chair, Administrative Committee, and the faculty.
EVALUATION OF THE PLAN: Faculty will evaluate the plan to determine if the funds expended for dues and conference expenses are compensatory with the value to the department as-a-whole.
SHARING INFORMATION WITH CONSTITUENTS: Information gathered by attendance and participation in the AAAPCSD and CAAPCSD meeting and conferences will be shared, as needed, with students, Advisory Board, professionals in the field, and university personnel.
NOTE: Attendance at the meetings of the above-named organizations provides representatives with the latest information from other academic programs, activities of the State Licensing Board, the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, and the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Representatives become acquainted with their counterparts in other academic programs, which allows for future interchanges of information, etc.
