Adhering to the highest professional standards, the speech-language pathology graduate program seeks to prepare future speech-language pathologists for the rigors of clinical practice in educational and healthcare settings. Graduates of the program will influence society in profound ways—for example, enabling children with autism to communicate effectively, relieving adolescents’ fears of speaking dysfluently in the classroom, and helping stroke survivors resume activities in which they had previously participated. The comprehensive program of study emphasizes teamwork and interdisciplinary approaches to complex service delivery issues. SLP graduate students acquire the knowledge and skills needed for a lifetime of professional achievement and social contribution.
Prerequisite or Equivalent Courses
To ensure that all students have the foundation necessary to be successful in this program, each incoming student, regardless of their background, must have completed coursework with content equivalent in the following courses with a minimum grade of C.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Language Development | ||
| Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Hearing Mechanism | ||
| Phonetics | ||
| Introduction to Audiology | ||
| Speech and Hearing Science |
Please visit Bouvé College Learning Outcomes for the specific student learning outcomes for this program.
Complete all courses and requirements listed below unless otherwise indicated.
Core Requirements
A grade of B or higher is required in each course.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Disorders | ||
| SLPA 5201 | Diagnostic Testing in Speech-Language Pathology | 2 |
| SLPA 6219 | Aural Rehabilitation (or elective) 1 | 3 |
| SLPA 6303 | Stuttering | 3 |
| SLPA 6304 | Augmentative and Alternative Communication | 3 |
| SLPA 6305 | Articulation and Phonology | 3 |
| SLPA 6307 | Voice Disorders | 3 |
| SLPA 6308 | Dysphagia | 3 |
| SLPA 6313 | Counseling in Speech-Language Pathology | 2 |
| SLPA 6321 | Motor Speech Disorders | 3 |
| SLPA 6339 | Language Literacy in Practice | 1 |
| SLPA 6340 | Language Disorders in Children 1 | 3 |
| SLPA 6341 | Language Disorders in Children 2 | 3 |
| SLPA 6342 | Speech-Language Disorders In Adults 1 | 3 |
| SLPA 6343 | Speech-Language Disorders in Adults 2 | 3 |
| Science | ||
| SLPA 5109 | Neurology of Communication | 3 |
| SLPA 6300 | Speech Science | 2 |
| Research | ||
| SLPA 6211 | Research and Evidence-Based Practice | 3 |
| SLPA 6420 | Practical Statistics for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology | 3 |
| Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | ||
| SLPA 6329 | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Speech-Language Pathology | 2 |
| Practicum | ||
| SLPA 6415 | Speech-Language Pathology Advanced Clinical Practicum 1 | 3 |
| SLPA 6416 | Speech-Language Pathology Advanced Clinical Practicum 2 | 2 |
| SLPA 6417 | Speech-Language Pathology Advanced Clinical Practicum 3 | 2 |
| SLPA 6418 | Speech-Language Pathology Advanced Clinical Practicum 4 | 2 |
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Students with previous coursework in aural rehabilitation may replace SLPA 6219 with 3 semester hours from the elective course list.
Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Students with previous aural rehabilitation coursework may complete 3 semester hours from the elective course list or select other course options in consultation with a faculty advisor. | ||
| Speech-Language Pathology in Medical Settings | ||
| Autism | ||
| Accent Modification for Speech-Language Pathology | ||
| Seminar in Communication Disorders | ||
Program Credit/GPA Requirements
60 total semester hours required
Minimum 3.000 GPA required