Speech Language Pathology, M.Ed.

Prerequisites (A,B)

• SLPA 3790 Introduction to Clinical Practicum: Observation 3
• SLPA 3702 Speech & Language Acquisition 3
• SLPA 3703 Phonetics 3
• SLPA 3704 Anatomy & Phys. of Speech & Hearing 3
• SLPA 3705 Speech and Hearing Science 3
• SLPA 3760 Articulation & Phonological Disorders 3
• SLPA 4701 Language Disorders in Children 3
• SLPA 4703 Introduction to Audiology 3

Total Prerequisites 24

Plan of Study (A,B)

• SLPA 6701 - Stuttering: Theory and Research 3 Credit Hours
• SLPA 6702 - Voice and Resonance Disorders 3 Credit Hours
• SLPA 6704 - Assessment and Treatment of Neurogenic Communication Disorders 3 Credit Hours
• SLPA 6707 - Aural Habilitation and Rehabilitation 3 Credit Hours
• SLPA 6708 - Advanced Articulation and Phonological Disorders 3 Credit Hours
• SLPA 6711 - Assessment & Treatment of Communication & Swallowing Disorders in a Global Society 3 Credit Hours
• SLPA 6713 - Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology of Speech, Language, Hearing, and Swallowing 3 Credit Hours
• SLPA 6740 - Motor Speech Disorders 3 Credit Hours
• SLPA 6741 - Evaluation and Treatment of Dysphagia 3 Credit Hours
• SLPA 6760 - Auditory Disorders 3 Credit Hours
• SLPA 6779 - Current Trends and Issues in Speech-Language Pathology 3 Credit Hours
• SLPA 6784 - Research Methods in Speech-Language Pathology 3 Credit Hours
• SLPA 6790 - Clinical Practicum and Methods in Speech-Language Pathology I 3 Credit Hours (F)
• SLPA 6791 - Clinical Practicum and Methods in Speech-Language Pathology II 3 Credit Hours (F)
• SLPA 6792 - Clinical Practicum and Methods in Speech-Language Pathology III 3 Credit Hours (F)
• SLPA 6761 - Methods of Clinical Management 3 Credit Hours
• SLPA 6794 - Medical Externship in Speech-Language Pathology 6 Credit Hours (F)
• SLPA 6796 - School Internship: Speech-Language Pathology 6 Credit Hours (F)
• SLPA 7720 - Language Disorders and Literacy 3 Credit Hours

Elective (May be repeated for credit) (D)

• SLPA 6785 - Special Topics in Speech-Language Pathology 1.0 - 3.0 Credit Hours (D)

Total Program (C) 63

1. (A)  A grade of C or better is required in courses in these sections.
2. (B)  Substitutions must be approved by advisor.
3. (C)  63 Hour Program (6 semesters plus comprehensive examination as part of summative assessment one semester prior to graduation): for students with an undergraduate degree in speech-language pathology.
4. (D)  This special topics course may be required for remediation and/or an opportunity to gain additional experiences.
5. (E)  ALL ASHA math and science requirements must be satisfied prior to submitting an application for the comprehensive examination. ASHA Standard IV-A: The applicant must have demonstrated knowledge of the biological sciences, physical sciences, statistics, and the     social/behavioral sciences.  Implementation: Acceptable courses in biological sciences should emphasize a content area related to human or animal sciences (e.g., biology, human anatomy and physiology, neuroanatomy and neurophysiology, human genetics, veterinary science). Acceptable courses in physical sciences should include physics or chemistry. Acceptable courses in social/behavioral sciences should include psychology, sociology, anthropology, or public health. A stand- alone course in statistics is required. Research methodology courses in communication sciences and disorders (CSD) may not be used to satisfy the statistics requirement. A course in biological and physical sciences specifically related to CSD may not be applied for certification purposes to this category unless the course fulfills a university requirement in one of these areas.

6. (F)   Internship and Externship assignments are only approved for “regional sites” to comply with “on campus” meeting requirements. No “distance learning” courses will be approved for these semesters.