Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology

Faculty

Sandra C. Brown, DNS, MN, APRN, FNP-BC, CNE, ANEF, FAANP, FAAN
Dean and Professor

Patricia Minnis, PhD, CCC-SLP
Interim Chairperson/Graduate Program Director/ Associate Professor

Assistant Professor
Maria Jose Bosanko, PhD, BFA
Tiffany Gaines, MS, CCC-SLP

Introduction

The Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program offers students' academic and clinical preparation that meets the requirements of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA). The goal of program is to prepare highly competent speech-language pathologists to provide services to diverse individuals with communication disorders.

Admissions Requirements

  • Applicants must have earned a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university
  • Transcripts should document successful completion of one or more courses in each of the following areas: biological science, physical science, statistics, social/behavioral sciences
  • Applicants must have a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale)
  • The Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
  • After initial processing of applications, selected applicants will be invited to an interview
  • Accepted students must certify that they meet the Essential Functions SLP Department Policy established by the program
  • A minimum of 25 ASHA approved observation hours must be completed prior to beginning our SLP Master's Program. Copies of original documentation, which includes supervisor signatures, will be required soon after the program begins

Plan of Study

Core Courses

SECD 500BRes Mthds&Evi-Based Prac inSLP

3

SECD 504BPediatric Swallowing and Feeding Disorders

3

SECD 528BDifferential Diagnosis of Speech-Language Pathology Disorders

3

SECD 530BSpeech Sound Disorders

3

SECD 555BFunc&Org Voice Dis/Cleft Palat

3

SECD 558BNeurogendisorders of Sp Hrg

3

SECD 559BAphasia

3

SECD 560BStuttering: Diagnosis & Mgmt

3

SECD 565BErly Intervention&Assmnt SLP

3

SECD 566BLang Dis&Assmnt in Schl-Age Ch

3

SECD 567BAdv Prac Comm Dis Lec

3

SECD 568BAdv Practicum Comm Dis Lec

3

SECD 569BAdvanced Practicum in Communicative Disorders

3

SECD 571BAdv Practicum in Comm Dis

3

SECD 583BAdv Aural Rehab&Aud for SPL

3

SECD 584BAugmentative Communication

3

SECD 585BDev Disabilities, Dyslexia, Au

3

SECD 585BDev Disabilities, Dyslexia, Au

3

SECD 599BPraxis Prep

3

SECD 601BComprehensive

0