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Pepperdine University

Mission, Vision, Goals, Outcomes

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Mission Statement

Pepperdine University's Speech-Language Pathology program commits itself to delivering excellence in its academic and clinical preparation programs, both grounded in Christian values, to develop skilled and caring SLPs who possess a devotion to their patients, a heart for service, and a desire to lead within the profession.

Program Vision Statement

Pepperdine University faculty and students will be leaders in the profession of speech language pathology by 

  • preparing excellent speech-language pathologists,
  • developing distinguished faculty members,
  • generating research that advances the field, and
  • serving the local and global communities.

Program Goals

  1. Provide students with excellent academic instruction and clinical education grounded in Christian values and professionalism.
  2. Advance the profession of speech-language pathology through research and professional development.
  3. Serve the community in meaningful ways to improve the lives of others.

Program Learning Outcomes

  • Integrate knowledge and skills of the prevention, identification, evaluation, and treatment of patients with speech, language, and swallowing disorders across the lifespan to become competent practitioners.
  • Apply knowledge and skills to become responsible producers and consumers of research to advance the field of SLP and improve patient outcomes through evidence-based practice.
  • Practice with the highest level of professionalism, including professional duty, accountability, ethics, service, and Christian values.
  • Communicate using interpersonal skills that honor the preferred mode of communication, cultural/linguistic backgrounds, and values of patients, families, and relevant others.