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Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology – Medical SLP Program
A Three-Year Program of Study
Note: Coursework and credits are subject to change
Year 1      
Autumn
Winter
Spring
Summer
SPHSC 500 - Clinical Methods for Documenting Change (4) SPHSC 529 - Assessment & Treatment of Birth-to-4   Communication Disorders (4) SPHSC 536 - Assessment & Treatment of School-Age Communication Disorders (4) SPHSC 533 - Medical Speech Language Pathology (3)
SPHSC 501 - Neural Bases of Speech, Language & Hearing (4) SPHSC 532 - Assessment & Treatment of Neurogenic Cognitive & Language Disorders (4) SPHSC 534 - Assessment & Treatment of Dysphagia (4) SPHSC 540 - Augmentative & Alternative Commun. - Developmental (4)
SPHSC 539 - Assessment & Treatment of Childhood Speech & Phonological Disorders (4) SPHSC 535 - Assessment & Treatment of Voice Disorders (4) SPHSC 531 - Neurogenic Motor Speech Disorders (4)  
SPHSC 565 – Professional Sem. (1)      
SPHSC 553A – Adult Pronunciation Improvement Practicum (PIP) (2) OR SPHSC 553A –Adult  Pronunciation Improvement Practicum (PIP) (2) OR SPHSC 553B - Adult Comm. Assessment (ACE) Practicum (2) SPHSC 553D -Adult Comm. Treatment (ACT) Practicum (2)
SPHSC 554B – Pediatric Public School Practicum (2) SPHSC 554B – Pediatric Public School Practicum (2) SPHSC 553C- Pediatric & Adolescent Comm. Assessment (PACE) Practicum (2) SPHSC 553E – Pediatric & Adolescent Comm. Treatment (PACT) Practicum (2)
13 cr didactic / 2 cr practica 12 cr didactic / 2 cr practica 12 cr didactic / 4 cr practica 7 cr didactic / 4 cr practica
Year 2      
Autumn
Winter
Spring
Summer
SPHSC 506 – Research Methods in Speech-Language Pathology (3) SPHSC 546 - Advanced Neurological Language & Cognitive-Communication Disorders (3) SPHSC 507 - Evidence-based Practice (3)  
SPHSC 537 - Assessment & Treatment of Fluency Disorders (4) SPHSC 543 - Assessment & Treatment of Pediatric Dysphagia (2) SPHSC 548 – Advanced Neurological Motor Speech Disorders (2)  
SPHSC 545 - Assessment & Treatment of Voice Disorders in Medical Settings (2) SPHSC 565 – Professional Sem.(1) SPHSC 541 - Augmentative & Alternative Communication - Acquired (2)  
SPHSC 554A -Off-site Practicum (6) SPHSC 554A -Off-site Practicum (6) SPHSC 554A -Off-site Practicum (6) SPHSC 554A -Off-site Internship (10-12)
9 cr didactic / 6 cr practica 6 cr didactic / 6 cr practica 7 cr didactic / 6 cr practica 10-12 cr practica
Year 3      
Autumn
Winter
Spring
Summer
SPHSC 549 – Clinical Forum (2) SPHSC 549 – Clinical Forum (2) SPHSC 549 – Clinical Forum (2) SPHSC 549 – Clinical Forum (2)
SPHSC 603 - Clinical Fellowship (12) SPHSC 603 - Clinical Fellowship (12) SPHSC 603 - Clinical Fellowship (12) SPHSC 603 - Clinical Fellowship (12)
2 cr didactic / 12 cr CF 2 cr didactic / 12 cr CF 2 cr didactic / 12 cr CF 2 cr didactic / 12 cr CF
Prior to beginning the Clinical Fellowship, MedSLP students must complete a minimum of 375 clock hours of supervised clinical experience in the practice of speech-language pathology (325 minimum in the graduate program) plus 25 hours of observation for a total of 400 hours.
Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)

Students in the MedSLP program are provided with a unique course in the principles and methods of evidence-based practice (EBP). This coursework is designed to teach students to combine research evidence with their own clinical expertise, their patient’s values and documented progress in treatment in order to guide clinical decision-making.

Independent Study

In the MedSLP program, students have the option of completing an Independent Study (with faculty advisor approval) under the guidance of Speech and Hearing Sciences faculty in a subject matter area of interest.

Master’s Thesis vs. Comprehensive Exam

Graduation from the program is dependent upon successful completion of either a thesis or comprehensive exam. In the MedSLP program, students have the option of completing a Master’s Thesis under the guidance of Speech and Hearing Sciences faculty in lieu of the comprehensive exam. The thesis option is strongly recommended for students who are interested in research and may later pursue a doctoral degree. Students completing a thesis should expect to:

  • take additional coursework requirements in statistics and research methods
  • register for nine additional credits of research credit
  • successfully participate in a thesis defense

In some cases, students who do theses may have to extend work into the third year to appropriately complete their projects.

Tuition

Tuition for academic year 2008-2009 is $5250 per quarter for students in either the first or second year of the program, and $1250 per quarter for students in the third year of the program. These tuition rates are exclusive of University registration, technology, and service and activities fees.

Tuition rates for the 2009-2010 academic year will be available in early 2009. Prospective students should anticipate an annual tuition increase of 3-5% from the current rates.