Master of Speech-Language Pathology (Transitional 3 Year Track)

Program Description

This program is designed for students who wish to obtain a master’s degree in speech-language pathology, but hold a bachelor’s degree in another major area. The Master’s degree program has achieved candidacy status from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s (ASHA) Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology. 

Prerequisite Courses

Upon admission students will complete one year of undergraduate prerequisite coursework in speech-language pathology. Students must maintain a 3.5 GPA during the prerequisite course completion (with no grade below a B). Prerequisites must be complete within one academic year. After successful completion, students will enter the Master’s degree program. The minimum GPA requirement for the MS program is 3.0. Students may be required to complete additional courses in order to meet the standards for certification by the American Speech and Hearing Association. Students must complete courses in statistics, physics, or chemisty and a behavioral science for regular admission to the MS program.

The following courses must be completed during the prerequisite year.

SPPA 234 - Introduction to Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Credits: 3
SPPA 270 - Preclinical Observation Credits: 1
SPPA 280 - Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Hearing Credits: 4
SPPA 285 - Applied Phonetics Credits: 3
SPPA 310 - Speech Science Credits: 3
SPPA 321 - Normal Language Development Credits: 3
SPPA 322 - Child Language Disorders Credits: 3
SPPA 331 - Basic Audiology Credits: 3
SPPA 340 - Neuroscience of Communication Credits: 3
SPPA 374 - Articulation and Phonology: Development and Disorders Credits: 3
SPPA 448 - Disorders of Voice, Fluency and Swallowing Credits: 3

All courses must be completed prior to beginning graduate level courses:
STAT 285 - Elementary Statistics Credits: 3
Physics
Chemistry
Behavioral Science

MS Course Requirements

SPPA 500 - Orientation for MS in Speech-Language Pathology Credits: 0
SPPA 502 - Child Language Disorders: Preschool Credits: 3
SPPA 503 - Child Language Disorders: School Age Credits: 3
SPPA 510 - Counseling for Speech-Language Pathology (Standard Option) Credits: 2
SPPA 515 - Aphasia Credits: 3
SPPA 520 - Diagnostics in Speech-Language Pathology Credits: 2
SPPA 521 - Practicum I: Onsite Credits: 2
SPPA 522 - Practicum II: Onsite Credits: 2
SPPA 534 - Research Project I Credits: 2
SPPA 544 - Articulation and Phonological Disorders Credits: 3
SPPA 550 - Praxis Preparatory Class Credits: 1
SPPA 551 - Educational Audiology (Standard Option) Credits: 2
SPPA 574 - Research Methods in Speech-Language Pathology Credits: 3
SPPA 583 - Voice and Velopharyngeal Disorders Credits: 3
SPPA 596 - Neurocognitive Disorders Credits: 3
SPPA 608 - Practicum III: Onsite Credits: 3
SPPA 613 - Dysphagia Credits: 3
SPPA 624 - Practicum I: Offsite Credits: 3
SPPA 631 - Motor Speech Disorders Credits: 3
SPPA 634 - Research Project II Credits: 1
SPPA 635 - Research Project III Credits: 1
SPPA 646 - Integration of Spirituality in Health Care Credits: 2
SPPA 647 - Fluency Credits: 3
SPPA 663 - Augmentative and Alternative Communication Credits: 2
SPPA 670 - Comprehensive Examination Credits: 0
SPPA 682 - Practicum II: Offsite Credits: 4
SPPA 683 - Practicum III: Offsite Credits: 4

Total Credits - 60