Graduate Programs

Speech-Language Pathology Master's Program (M.S.)

Degree Requirements

Required Courses (48 units)

SPPA 600  Language Development and Disorders from Birth through Preschool (3)

SPPA 604  Neurologically Based Language Disorders (3)
SPPA 606  Language Development and Disorders in School-Age Children (3)
SPPA 610  Phonology and Articulation (3)
SPPA 614  Fluency Disorders (3)
SPPA 620  Voice Disorders in Children and Adults (3)
SPPA 622  Diagnostic Process in Speech-Language Pathology (3)
SPPA 626  Neurologically Based Speech Disorders (3)
SPPA 628  Dysphagia (3)
SPPA 690  Clinical Practicum - On Campus (3)
SPPA 705  Professional Issues in SPPA (1)
SPPA 710  Written Language Development and Disorders (3)
SPPA 713  Seminar: Research Design in SPPA (3)
SPPA 714  Augmentative and Alternative Communication (2)
SPPA 745  Advanced Clinical Practicum - On Campus (3)
SPPA 746  Advanced Clinical Practicum - Off Campus (3)
SPPA 747  Advanced Clinical Practicum in Schools (3)

Electives (2 units required)

SPPA 680  Special Topics in Speech-Language Pathology (1-2)

SPPA 796  Independent Study in Speech-Language Pathology (1-3)

SPPA 897  Thesis (6)

SPPA 899  Thesis Continuum (1)

Additional Electives (0 units required)

SPPA 525  Aural Rehabilitation (3)

SPPA 748  Advanced Pediatric Practicum (3)

SPPA 797  Directed Readings (1-3)

SPPA 798  Advanced Clinical Practicum Continuum - On Campus (3)

Successful completion of a Comprehensive Examination is required before graduation. Students may obtain information regarding the Comprehensive Examination from the program director. Students are encouraged to write a master's thesis or mentored research project paper. Those who select this option do not take the Comprehensive Examination.

Students admitted to the Three-Year Graduate Program must achieve a GPA of 3.5 or better at the end of the first year of study. Students who do not meet this criterion will be dismissed from the program.
Students must demonstrate acceptable writing skills in all clinical and academic work. Students showing weakness in this area may be advised to take a remedial writing experience in addition to their degree work.

The Department of Audiology, Speech-Language Pathology and Deaf Studies recognizes a special
responsibility to the profession to ensure that graduates of master’s degree programs demonstrate
attitudes and behaviors consistent with the standards of the profession. Students must abide by the professional and ethical standards established by the department and by ASHA. All students must have a Criminal Background Check complete and on file in advance of beginning clinical practica. In addition, students must submit documentation of required immunizations.

For information on all matters related to admissions, fees, or registration, please contact the Graduate School at 410-704-2501.

College of Graduate Studies and Research
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Phone: 410-704-2501
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