Speech Language Pathology, M.Ed.

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Applicants are accepted for the summer term only.

For admission to the graduate program in speech-language pathology, the applicant must have:

Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better
GACE Program Admission Assessment or exemption. Exemption scores are as follows:
- SAT exemptions on score reports dated PRIOR to 7/1/19: minimum combined Critical Reading/Verbal and Mathematics score of 1000 OR Evidence Based Reading/Writing and Mathematics (from new SAT administered March 2016 forward) score of 1000
- SAT exemptions on score reports dated ON or AFTER 7/1/19: minimum combined Evidence Based Reading/Writing and Mathematics score of 1080
- GRE exemption: minimum combined verbal and quantitative score of 297
- ACT exemption: minimum combined English and mathematics score of 43
GRE scores: Combined score (Verbal + Quantitative) of 284 or higher; Writing score of 2.5 or higher
Three strong letters of recommendation from professional references
Interview with speech-language pathology faculty by invitation only
Personal Statement/Essay
Clear criminal background check

Students with undergraduate majors other than speech-language pathology must complete the undergraduate prerequisite course sequence or equivalent before being admitted to the graduate program in speech-language pathology. Additional requirements may be incurred as the program of study is planned.

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
SLPA 6791 - Clinical Practicum and Methods in Speech-Language Pathology II 3 Credit Hours
SLPA 6792 - Clinical Practicum and Methods in Speech-Language Pathology III 3 Credit Hours
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

(A) A grade of C or better is required in courses in these sections.
(B) Substitutions must be approved by advisor.
(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.
(D) This special topics course may be required for remediation and/or an opportunity to gain additional experiences.
(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.
(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.