Hello! So I am looking into a CSD/SLP (Communication Sciences and Disorders/Speech Language Pathology) program in California, and I found a bachelor of science program for one in CSU Sacramento! I was wondering what your guys' thoughts were on the school, and possible on its programs if you had any input!
I am rather interested in the school, but my mother discourages me from going even if I were accepted, stating that it it is only "a little bit better than a community college". I somehow doubt this, and would really like to have more than my mother's dismissive opinion. If you guys have anything to say about CSU Sacramento's campus, quality of education, or just a general opinion, it would be much appreciated :)
CSU Sac is a fine college. If you’re set on that specific program, it’s way better than a CC!
I’ll send you a PM with more details.
You also should try San Diego State and San Francisco State, they have a better program, but Sac State is a very good school, much better than CC.
Actually many CSUs have that program, including Fresno, Long Beach, Fullerton and Northridge.
I’m also applying to SDSU and SFSU. SDSU is a bit questionable for me though because it only offers the Bachelor of Arts and not the Bachelor of Science (however, if the difference is not big between the two types of bachelors, please let me know!). I’m aiming to get into graduate school eventually to become a Speech Language Pathologist. SFSU also sounds like a great option, I’m just not too sure about the cost of living, since I’ve heard it can be rather expensive.
The meaning of the degree title BA versus BS is specific to the school. Across different schools, it would be incorrect to assume too much from whether a bachelor’s degree is a BA or BS.
Obviously, a school with upper division courses and bachelor’s degrees is not a community college that offers only lower division courses and associates degrees. However, CSU Sacramento, like many CSUs, has a student population that mostly commutes from where they lived prior to starting school there, so the social scene may have some similarities to community colleges.
http://www.asha.org/Students/Planning-Your-Education-in-CSD/ may help you in educational planning.
CSU Sac is “fine” It’s not a top tier CSU but it’s not a bottom tier.
Sac state is a good school, though it is a ‘commuter campus’ there are many students that live nearby and bike/walk/bus. I am a 2x alum, still live in the area and own a house close to campus that’s currently rented to a group of college kids. My sons also have some friends that attend the school - CS, Social Work and Biz are the majors I know. They have D1 sports, fraternities and all kinds of clubs. The location is kinda unique, right on the banks of the American River, killer bike trails and close to the State Capitol. I’d encourage you to take your objecting parent on a tour… But, if budget is a concern, a CC is a viable option, particularly if you plan to get an advanced degree and may need to incur debt there. I would say though that not all CCs are created equal. Some are crowded and don’t place a lot of kids into 4 years promptly - others place lots in top colleges. If you want to check out a couple within a reasonable commute - you’ll see what i mean.
http://scorecard.cccco.edu/scorecard.aspx
What are your stats?
My stats are:
GPA: 4.35
SAT: 1280, 600 Reading/Writing + 680 Math (I’m trying my best to bump that up, I’m just simply not one for test taking)
Intended Major: Speech Language Pathology / Communication Sciences and Disorders
EC: Orchestra, Church, Art Club, Key Club, NHS, Study Blog + Other Blogs, Mentorship Program for Freshmen, 100+ Hours in community Service
You will almost certainly get in… i’d encourage you to also apply to a UC or two - Davis maybe?, As far as Cal States go, SDSU, Long Beach and perhaps CP SLO are also worth investigation
See I would apply for a UC but I’ve been looking into their programs and none of them offer SLP as a major. Besides, I haven’t taken any subject tests so the chances of me getting in are unlikely. I like long beach, it seems really nice, but CP SLO doesn’t seem to offer the course either. Thank you however for the complement! 
UC’s only have recommendations for SAT subject tests on specific majors. Since they are recommendations and not requirements, you will not be penalized for not taking them but having high scores could help your chances at the most competitive UC’s.
You could look at Linguistics as a possible major at the UC’s and then apply for a Masters in SLP. UCSD and UCSB offers these options for SLP:
Sacramento State does have a good Speech Pathology program – I do have an acquaintance from SoCal that started her bachelors there (transfer after some time at CC) and is now finishing up her Masters. I get that the program is very rigorous and the students work hard / are stressed. Perhaps that means in the upper division you’ll be studying more than socializing… In the Masters program she gets clinical experience with a handful of clients.
The CSU often does have specialty majors that get overlooked and I chose Sacramento State for my concentration in electrical engineering that UCs don’t even offer and have more experience in power than my coworkers. Another reason I chose this school was to graduate debt free – primarily because I could stay at home, secondarily tuition is half of what a UC charges, and thirdly they take AP credit in masses so you can cut off 1-1.5 years off any program.
They also have a Circle K like other colleges that is pretty strong – noticing that Key Club 
Perhaps I can inquire for more info if necessary but this school can land you in the career that you desire.
I can’t speak to the specific program you are interested in, but I can tell you that Sac State is a perfectly fine university. My wife is an alum, as are a sizable number of the teachers I work with. There are about a million elementary, middle, and high schools in the area, so opportunities to do work with kids in speech pathology will be plentiful. Additionally, those schools run the gamut from significantly impoverished to quite affluent, and everything in between. The Sacramento region is also one of the top three most racially diverse regions in the country, so there are opportunities to work with all kinds of people. There is something for everybody here (I’m local, obviously) and that is something many schools can’t offer.
One last thing on whether Sac State is a “good” school: My son’s final choices came down to Sac State and Cal Poly SLO after he had eliminated CSUMB, SSU, UC Santa Cruz, Willamette, and UOP. Sac State beat out some pretty good schools after he did a tour. He ultimately did choose Cal Poly, but mostly because he wanted the “going away to college” experience.