All graduate student 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 Articulation)
5025 (Stuttering Research and Remediation)
5028 (Language Disorders in Children)
5030 (Speech-Language Pathology Diagnostics, Birth-Five)
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 Â̲èÖ±²¥ Course Catalog-
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RECOMMENDED SEQUENCE OF CLASSES FOR FALL ADMITS
Fall Year 1 SPLP 5020 Articulation (1st 8 Weeks) SPLP 5005 Research (2nd 8 Weeks) SPLP 5028 Language Disorders in Children SPLP 5150 Seminar in Aphasia and Motor Speech Disorders SPLP 4090 (if necessary) Neurophysiology SPLP 5076 (1) Clinic Site I (1 Client) Ìý Total = 13 hours (16) Ìý |
Spring Year 1 SPLP 5025 Stuttering Research and Remediation SPLP 5030 Language 0-5 Years: Diagnostics SPLP 5077 Audiology for the SLP SPLP 5091 (1) Research Project SPLP 5152 Seminar in Cognition and Related Communication Disorders SPLP 5076 (2) Clinic Site (2 Clients) Ìý Total = 15 hours |
Summer 1 Year 1 SPLP 5060 Aug./Alt. Communication SPLP 5076 (2) Clinic Site I (1 client) Total = 4 hours Summer 2 Year 1 SPLP 5070 Professional Issues SPLP 5076 (2) Clinic Site I (1 Client) Total = 4 hours |
Fall Year 2 SPLP 5042 Voice Disorders SPLP 5061 Oropharyngeal Involvement SPLP 5076 Clinic Site I (3 hours) 3-4 Clients Ìý Total = 9 hours Apply for internship Register for graduation for spring semester |
Spring Year 2 SPLP 5081 Pediatric Internship = 8 weeks intensive (4) Total = 4 hours (1st 8 Weeks) Ìý SPLP 5086 Adult Internship = 8 Weeks intensive (4) Total = 4 hours (2nd 8 Weeks) Ìý Comprehensive Exams |
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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 ofÌýSPLP 5076Ìýrequirement and faculty vote. Placement forÌýSPLP 5081ÌýandÌýSPLP 5086Ìýare assigned by the Internship Coordinator. Local placement is not guaranteed. Students will register for each semester ofÌýSPLP 5076Ìýin the Summer 1 and Summer 2. Needs for summerÌýSPLP 5076Ìýwill be determined in the prior spring semester. Meetings with your major advisor are required each semester. |
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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