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Welcome to the School of Speech-Language Pathology

The School of Speech-Language Pathology equips students to meet the demands of one of the fastest-growing healthcare professions in the nation and California. Distinguished faculty provide exceptional instruction and clinical training in communication and swallowing development, disorders, and differences to prepare students to assess and treat patients across the lifespan and continuum of care. The integration of faith into the SLP Program grounds the curriculum in Truth, promotes the ethical and moral exercise of research, and fosters holistic clinical practice that values patients’ physical, emotional, and spiritual wellness.

The Master of Science (MS) education program in speech-language pathology (distance education) at Pepperdine University is a Candidate for Accreditation by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard, #310, Rockville, MD 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700. Candidacy is a “preaccreditation” status with the CAA, awarded to developing or emerging programs for a maximum period of 5 years.

Speech-Language Pathology Programs

Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology

Pepperdine's MS in Speech-Language Pathology program offers a comprehensive curriculum and clinical experience in communication and swallowing development, disorders, assessment, and treatment to equip students to meet the demands of one of the fastest-growing healthcare disciplines. Choose between a full-time (five trimesters) or part-time (eight trimesters) program that consists of weekly online learning, three onsite campus experiences, and 400 supervised clinical hours.

Five-Trimester Program

  • Online
  • Three one-week immersion periods for clinical training
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Post Baccalaureate Speech-Language Pathology Foundations Program

Designed for students who have not yet completed all the undergraduate courses required to qualify for a master's degree in speech-language pathology.

Flex Program

  • Online
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Leah Fullman

"Without compassion, we might just choose to fulfill our minimum obligation—treat the physical health issue and move on to the next patient. But the virtue of compassion compels us to go the extra mile, to advocate for the needs of the underserved. That's what sets a Pepperdine education in the health sciences apart."

Leah Fullman

Founding Dean
School of Speech-Language Pathology

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SLP 504 Foundations of Audiology (3 units)

Introduction to anatomy and physiology of the hearing mechanism and the interdependence of speech, language, and hearing. Survey of the etiologies and symptoms of hearing disorders, as well as the basics of prevention, identification, assessment, and intervention, including the interprofessional practice of audiologists and speech-language pathologists in serving these patients across the lifespan.

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March 18, 2026

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February 13, 2025

Leah Fullman Named Inaugural Dean of the School of Speech-Language Pathology in the Pepperdine University College of Health Science

April 11, 2024
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Non-Discrimination Statement

ASHA's Principle of Ethics 1.C. states: "Individuals shall not discriminate in the delivery of professional services or in the conduct of research and scholarly activities on the basis of race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity/gender expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, disability, culture, language, or dialect."

Members of the Pepperdine community are committed to principles of equality and fairness. We follow the profound truth found in the Golden Rule, "In everything do to others as you would have them do to you" (Matthew 7:12). We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable federal or state law. Consistent with our affiliation with the Churches of Christ and our faith heritage, we do seek to hire and promote persons who support the goals and mission of the University, including, but not limited to, those who are members of the Churches of Christ. We respect the inherent worth of each member of the community. We do not engage in any forms of harassment of others. Those in positions of authority, including administrators, supervisors, faculty members, and student leaders exercise their authority fairly and appropriately.

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Speech-Language Pathology Program

Pepperdine University

26750 Agoura Rd

Calabasas, CA 91302

818.702.1067

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Grievances/Complaints

The Speech Language Pathology program at Pepperdine University expects students to follow the Grievance Policies and Procedures of the SLP Program and Pepperdine University. If concerns still exist and are related to the program's compliance with accreditation standards, students should contact the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) at the ASHA Action Center [Members: 800-498-2071; Non-Members: 800-638-8255].

Further information may be found on the ASHA website.