College Health Sciences

Speech-Language Pathology

<MS Program

Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology

Plan of Study

Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology

Plan of Study

All graduate students in the Master’s of Speech Language Pathology are required to complete a minimum of 54 credit hours of graduate study. The course requirements include

Speech-Language Pathology Graduate Courses:
5005 (Research in Speech-Language Pathology)
5020 (Seminar in Speech Sound Disorders)
5025 (Stuttering Research and Remediation)
5028 (Seminar in Language Disorders in School-Age Children)
5031 (Seminar in Language Disorders in Children Birth-Four Years)
5042 (Voice Disorders)
5060 (Augmentative/Alternative Communication)
5061 (Seminar in Oropharyngeal Involvement)
5070 (Seminar in the Profession)
5076 (Clinical Practicum)
5077 (Audiology for the Speech-Language Pathologist)
5081 (Internship, Pediatric Site)
5086 (Internship, Adult Site)
5091 (Research Projects)
5150 (Seminar in Aphasia and Motor Speech Disorders)
5152 (Seminar in Cognition and Related Communication Disorders)

Full requirements can be found in our ÇàÇà²ÝÊÓÆµCourse Catalog-

RECOMMENDED SEQUENCE OF CLASSES FOR SPRING ADMITS

Spring Year 1

SPLP 5025 Stuttering Research and

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SPLP 5030 Language Disorders in Children

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SPLP 5060 Aug/Alt Communication

SPLP 5152 Seminar in Cognition and Related

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SPLP 5076 (1) Clinical Practicum (1 Client)

Total = 13 hours

Summer Year 1 (July)

SPLP 5077 Audiology for the SLP

SPLP 5076 (1) Clinic Practicum (1 Client)

Total = 4 hours

Fall Year 1

SPLP 5020 Speech Sound Disorders (1st 8 ÌýÌýÌý

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SPLP 5005 Research (2nd 8 Weeks)

SPLP 5028 Language Disorders in SchoolÌý

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SPLP 5150 Seminar in Aphasia and Motor

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SPLP 5042 Voice Disorders

SPLP 5061 Oropharyngeal Involvement

Total = 18 hours

Spring Year 2

SPLP 5091 (1) Research Project

SPLP 5076 (5) Clinical Practicum (5 Clients)

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Summer Year 2 (June)

SPLP 5070 Professional Issues

SPLP 5076 (1) Clinic Practicum (1 client)

Total = 4 hours

Summer II Year 2

SPLP 5086 Adult Site = 8 weeks intensive (4) Total = 4 hours

Fall Year 2

SPLP 5086 Pediatric Site = 8 Weeks intensive (4) Total = 4 hours

Comprehensive Exams = TBA

This is a recommended sequence and may require modification based on individual student needs. No program will be shorter than recommended though some may be longer. Internship applications are accepted only after successful completion of SPLP 5076 requirement and faculty vote. Placement for SPLP 5081 and SPLP 5086 are assigned by the Internship Coordinator. Local placement is not guaranteed.Ìý

Clinical Requirements

Masters students are required to register for clinical practicum every semester of study (spring admits do not have clinical practicum during the first fall). Students must complete a minimum of 325 clock hours of clinical practicum at the graduate level. Students should refer to the Clinical Education Handbook for additional requirements and policies related to clinical practicum.

Comprehensive Examination Requirement

All students must pass the Comprehensive Examination process for this Master’s degree program. Please see the program handbook for complete details.

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