 Graduate Study in Speech-Language Pathology
The M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology is a two-year degree that requires a minimum of 50 semester credit hours of approved graduate course work (34 SCH in academic courses and 16 SCH in clinical practice). Students enroll in a minimum of three courses per semester for three semesters while also engaging in direct clinical training. They also take coursework in the summer. During their 5th semester (Spring of 2nd year), they are engaged in two, full-time, twelve-week clinical externships. All students must pass an oral comprehensive examination prior to graduation.
The two major components to graduate study are academic and clinical. You will study these areas concurrently, applying what you have learned in your academic work to the clients you diagnose and treat, and pursuing through your academic coursework those questions raised in clinical experiences. Emphasis is on academic and clinical requirements needed for ASHA certification as a well-rounded speech-language pathologist.
In the master's program, you will learn about communication difficulties, such as voice disorders, phonology problems, stuttering, language impairments, and reading disabilities. You will learn about communication and swallowing difficulties associated with neurological disorders such as stroke, head injury, and cerebral palsy. You will work with people across the lifespan, from infants to seniors; in diverse settings, including schools, preschools, hospitals, extended care centers, universities, and private practice. You will learn to diagnose speech and language disorders in children and adults, make recommendations for remediation, and provide direct intervention. You can work with researchers investigating the nature and treatment of communication disorders. Last Updated on 8/12/2009 4:05:05 PM |
