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SLP Master's Program Outline

Disclaimer: Outline is an example only.  We attempt to keep the information on the webpage current and accurate; however, students should always contact their departmental advisor to confirm that the plans they are making reflect the most current information.

Fall Year One

• CSD 6210   Articulation & Phonology (3)
• CSD 6330   Developmental Language Disorders in Young Children (3)
• CSD 6340   Autism Spectrum Disorders (3)
• CSD 7930   Advanced Research Design (3)
• CSD 6710   Clinic Practicum - Speech-Language Pathology (1)

Spring Year One

• CSD 6220   Voice Disorders (3)
• CSD 6230   Fluency Disorders (3)
• CSD 7010   Lang. & Learning Disabilities in School Age Children (3)
• CSD 7350   Aphasia (3)
• CSD 6710   Clinic Practicum - Speech-Language Pathology (3)

Summer Year One*

• CSD 7250   Motor Speech Disorders (3)
• CSD 6710   Clinic Practicum - SLP (3)
• CSD 7700   Advanced Clinic Practicum - SLP (3)
• CSD 6820   Intensive Stuttering Clinic (3) (Specialty Clinic)
• Other Speciality Clinic

* Students must register for a minimum of 9 credits summer semester.

Fall Year Two

• CSD 6400   Alternative & Augmentative Communication (3)
• CSD 7410   Cognitive-Communication Disorders (3)
• CSD 7832   Swallowing Disorders (3)
• CSD 7700   Advanced Clinic Practicum - Speech Language Pathology (3)

Spring Year Two

• CSD 6720*  Audiology Clinic Practicum (1)
• CSD 7430   Cleft Palate & Craniofacial Disorders (3)
• CSD 7710   Speech Language Pathology Externship (5)

*Actual audiology clinical hours begin Fall of year two; but register in Spring of year two.

Summer Year Two

• Externship Continued (do not register)

Graduate Study Options

Non-thesis Option

• All listed courses are required

Thesis Option

• Register for thesis credit (CSD 6970) in the semester in which the thesis is defended and one additional semester. Register for a total of 6 thesis credits over the graduate program.
• Students may be allowed to substitute two of the above listed courses for the six thesis credits. The specific courses MUST be chosen in consultation with the student's thesis committee.