You will complete at least 53 credits of coursework in across the scope of practice of speech-language pathology, with courses in core content areas such as phonological disorders, dysphagia, aphasia, stuttering, and augmentative and alternative communication. Our program is full-time for 5 semesters, and degree requirements must be completed within two years of matriculation. If you decide to complete a thesis, this may require at least one semester of additional study and at least five additional credits to complete the degree (58 total).
Your classroom study includes courses such as:
- Adult Dysarthria
- Pediatric Motor Speech Disorders (elective)
- Cultural Competence in Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Practice
- Acquired Cognitive Communication Disorders
- Medical Topics in Speech-Language Pathology (elective)
- Language Disorders in Children Ages 3 to 21
You will also work directly with clients starting in your first semester on campus. As a result, you will be well prepared for your final semester, which consists of two full-time externships, when you will experience the rigors and responsibilities of professional work.
The program concludes with a comprehensive examination that is structured similarly to the national Praxis exam.
Please see catalog information for more details: M.S. in SLP