The Master of Science program in Speech-Language Pathology prepares students to assess and manage speech, language, and swallowing disorders.  Graduates work with people who exhibit communication differences and disorders across the lifespan in a variety of settings including schools, clinics, hospitals and rehabilitation centers.

The program’s unique “bilingual emphasis” prepares graduates to work with the increasing number of bilingual individuals in need of specialized care.  The program of study provides students with the theoretical and clinical education to develop the competencies needed to practice as a speech-language pathologist.  Upon completion of the master’s degree, the graduate will have met all academic and practicum requirements to apply for the certificate of clinical competence awarded by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

Masters Curriculum
Graduate Program of Study (Bilingual Emphasis)

Year One

Fall Semester: (12 Credits)

SPA 5107	Neurological Bases of Communication	3 Credits
SPA 5204	Phonological Disorders	3 Credits
SPA 5553	Differential Diagnosis of Comm Dis.	3 Credits
SPA 5402	Language Learning in Preschool Children (prerequisite to SPA 5403)	3 Credits

 

Spring Semester: (12 Credits)

SPA 5216	Vocal, Velopharyngeal and Fluency Disorders	3 Credits
SPA 5403	Language Learning in School-Aged Children	3 Credits
SPA 6322	Aural Habilitation and Rehabilitation	3 Credits
SPA 6410	Aphasia and Related Disorders	3 Credits

 

Summer Semester: (6 Credits)

SPA 5500	Basic Clinical Practicum	3 Credits
SPA 6565	Dysphagia	3 Credits

Year One Total: 30 Credits

Year Two

Fall Semester: (9 Credits)

SPA 6232	Neuromotor Communication Disorders and Augmentative Communication	3 Credits
SPA 5502	Intermediate Clinical Practicum	3 Credits
SPA 6406	Dual Language Acquisition and Disorders	3 Credits

 

Spring Semester: (9 Credits)

SPA 6505	Advanced Clinical Practicum	3 Credits
SPA 6005	Assessment & Treatment Bilingual Ch	3 Credits*
SPA 5805	Research Methods in Communication Disorders	3 Credits

 

Summer Semester: (7 Credits)

SPA 6505	Advanced Clinical Practicum	3 Credits
SPA 6930	Masters Project	1 Credit*
SPA 6479	Communication Disorders & Aging in a Bilingual Society	3 Credits*

Year Two Total: 25 Credits

Master's Degree Total:  55 Credits

*Master's Thesis Option: Students wishing to complete a Master's thesis will not be required to take these classes.  They will register for 6 credits of Master's thesis in the second year of study for a total of 51 credits in the program.