Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology

The graduate program in Speech-Language Pathology is the entry-level degree in the field for students wishing to pursue clinical careers in speech-language pathology. The program is dedicated to educating and training future leaders in the field of speech-language pathology through intercollaborative and community engaged classroom and clinical experiences. Students will develop clinical practices that embrace human dignity, preparing them for the evolving needs of the population.

Accreditation Information

This program is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (https://caa.asha.org/). For most up-to-date accreditation information, please refer to the program’s website.

Admission Information

Applications for admission are accepted through CSDCAS. Students are evaluated based on the last 60 credit hours of undergraduate study, their prerequisite GPA in coursework related to communication sciences and disorders, personal statement, letters of recommendation, writing sample, and interview. Annual enrollment begins in the fall semester.

Additional information regarding admission criteria can be found on the program’s website.

Additional Academic Requirements

Graduate students must maintain at least a 3.0 overall GPA throughout the program. A student may be placed on academic probation if one of the following occurs:

1. The student earns a grade lower than a B- in a course (didactic or clinical)
2. The student earns a single semester GPA lower than 3.0

Students who earn less than a B- in an academic course must repeat the course. Students should refer to the program handbook for detailed academic and clinical policies, ensuring compliance with program requirements and standards (i.e. GPA requirements, program dismissal, reinstatement, etc.).

Degree Requirements (67 cr.)

Students receiving the master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology must complete 67 credits including:

• 41 credit hours of required academic coursework at the master’s level
• 26 credit hours of required clinical coursework including on&ndash and off–campus clinical practicums (part– and full–time)
• Pass a comprehensive examination
• Completion of a Capstone project or thesis option
• Optional thesis for a minimum of seven additional credit hours.

Required Coursework

All courses are 3 credit hours unless otherwise indicated.

• SLHS-G 501 Neuroanatomy
• SLHS-G 502 Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice
• SLHS-G 503 Capstone Research/Research (2 cr.)
• SLHS-G 504 Multicultural Diversity and Counseling
• SLHS-G 505 Clinical Methods in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (2 cr.)
• SLHS-G 510 Audiology and the Speech-Language Pathologist (1 cr.)
• SLHS-G 511 Best Practices for School Speech Language Pathologists (1 cr.)
• SLHS-G 512 Medical Speech-Language Pathology (1 cr.)
• SLHS-G 520 Speech Sound Disorders
• SLHS-G 521 Early Childhood Language Disorders and Autism
• SLHS-G 522 School Age Language and Literacy
• SLHS-G 531 Cognitive-Communication Disorders in Brain Injury and Disease
• SLHS-G 535 Cleft Palate and Resonance Disorders (1 cr.)
• SLHS-G 537 Adult Acquired Language Disorders
• SLHS-G 540 Voice Disorders
• SLHS-G 544 Dysphagia
• SLHS-G 550 Fluency Disorders and Management (2 cr.)
• SLHS-G 555 Motor Speech Disorders
• SLHS-G 560 Augmentative and Alternative Communication
• SLHS-G 570 Diagnostic Practicum (1 cr.)
• SLHS-G 575 Clinical Practicum (1 cr.)
• SLHS-G 580 Diagnostic Practicum II (1cr.)
• SLHS-G 585 Clinical Practicum II (1 cr.)
• SLHS-G 600 Optional Thesis (1-3 cr.)
• SLHS-G 610 Professional Regulation and Issues (1 cr.)
• SLHS-G 670 Diagnostic and Clinical Practicum III (2 cr.)
• SLHS-G 680 Fieldwork I (5 cr.)
• SLHS-G 690 Independent Study (1-6 cr.)
• SLHS-G 700 Fieldwork II (9 cr.)