Core Speech-Language Pathology Program
Emphasis Paths & Electives

During the first quarter of graduate school, each Core Speech-Language Pathology student is required to select one of two possible emphasis paths of interest that will guide his/her program electives and the full-time internship experience. The paths include either an emphasis on pediatric or adult populations and issues.

Once an emphasis path is identified, each student is required to complete the designated within-department courses associated with the path, as well as complete one or more elective courses offered outside the department. To satisfy their elective requirements, students are able to take any coursework on the department’s Out-of-Department Elective Courses list. Elective courses of interest that are not on this list, however, are subject to faculty approval. All students are required to submit a Core Speech-Language Pathology Elective Form to the academic advisor upon completion of the emphasis path and elective requirements.

Please note that the emphasis path and elective courses are in addition to the 14 required foundational courses identified in the regular program curriculum.

Emphasis Path Required Courses Offering

Pediatric
  1. SPHSC 526 Tx of Literacy Disorders (3 cr)
  2. SPHSC 543 Pediatric Dysphagia (2 cr)
  3. SPHSC 550 Public School Speech Pathology & Audiology (3 cr)
  4. One elective course from outside the department. Students are required to obtain advisor advice and approval. Courses should be at the 400 level or above. Courses can be any number of credits. Summer Year 1 or 2

Summer Year 1 or 2
Winter Year 2
Winter Year 2
TBD

Adult
  1. Choice of one course from the following list:
    • SPHSC 545 Dx/Tx Voice Disorders in Medical Settings (2 cr)
    • SPHSC 546 Adv. Neurological Lang & Cog.-Comm Dis. (3 cr)
    • SPHSC 541 AAC in Medical Settings (2 cr)
    • SPHSC 548 Traumatic Brain Injury Seminar (2 cr)
  2. Two elective courses from outside the department. Students are required to obtain advisor advice and approval. Courses should be at the 400 level or above. Courses can be any number of credits. Autumn Year 2

Autumn Year 2
Winter Year 2
Spring Year 2
Spring Year 2
TBD