Speech-Language Pathology (MA)

Please see the Program Policy Document for more information.

Requirements for the Degree:

The MA in Speech-Language Pathology program requires 60 hours of graduate coursework. These hours represent didactic instruction, experiential laboratories, research, clinical internships and externships, and other equivalent academic experiences. All clinical hours are supervised by ASHA certified speech-language pathologist and audiologists. In addition to our in-house clinic, students will rotate through a variety of educational and health facilities in the state and region. Thesis option requires 6 additional credits.

Core Courses:

CSCD 610 - FNDN of Clinical Practice I Credit(s): 2
CSCD 611 - Lang Disorders in Children (Birth to 5) Credit(s): 3
CSCD 612 - Neurogenic Disorders: Foundation Credit(s): 3
CSCD 613 - Speech Sound Disorders Credit(s): 3
CSCD 615 - Cultural Humility in Clinical Practice Credit(s): 2
CSCD 620 - Foundations of Clinical Practice II Credit(s): 2
CSCD 621 - Fluency Disorders Credit(s): 2
CSCD 622 - Lang Disorders in Children-School Age Credit(s): 3
CSCD 623 - Neurogenic Dis of Language: Management Credit(s): 3
CSCD 624 - Dysphagia Credit(s): 2
CSCD 625 - Voice and Resonance Disorders Credit(s): 3
CSCD 626 - Augmentative and Alternative Communication Credit(s): 2
CSCD 627 - Comm in Autism Spectrum Disorders Credit(s): 1
CSCD 628 - Aural Rehabilitation Credit(s): 2
CSCD 651 - Clinical Practicum Credit(s): 1-3 ^
CSCD 665 - Counseling Skills for Speech-Language Pathologists Credit(s): 1
CSCD 710 - Foundations of Clinical Practice III Credit(s): 2
CSCD 711 - Neurogenic Disorders of Speech Credit(s): 2
CSCD 713 - Seminar: Special Topics Credit(s): 1 #
CSCD 750 - Adv Clinical Practicum Sem Credit(s): 0
CSCD 751 - Advanced Clinical Practicum Credit(s): 4 *
CSCD 780 - Comp Academic-Clinical Proj Credit(s): 1

Notes:

^CSCD651 will be taken for 8 credits.

#CSCD713 will be taken for 4 credits.

*CSCD751 will be taken for 8 credits.

Thesis Option:

A student interested in exploring the thesis option must meet with the faculty member whose expertise is in the area of investigation. The student will work with the faculty member to review the literature in the chosen area and develop the research proposal. All thesis track students must enroll in CSCD 869 in the fall and spring semesters of their second year. (Six credits).

CSCD 869 - Thesis Credit(s): 1-3

Speech-Language Pathology (MA)

Requirements for the Degree:

Core Courses:

Notes:

Thesis Option:

Credits to Total a Minimum of 60

Last Revised for 2022-2023 Academic Year