Communication Disorders, M.S. - Speech Language Pathology
The program course outline and graduation requirements for this catalog year are listed below. In addition, a 3.0 cumulative GPA is required for graduation.The department website provides an overview of the program, admission requirements, faculty biographies, learning outcomes, and careers: https://www.southernct.edu/academics/communication-disorders/programs.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (63-66 CREDITS)
'B-' or better required in all courses.
Core Requirements (27 Credits)
CMD 503 – Research Methods in Communication Disorders
CMD 527 – Neurogenic Speech and Language Disorders
CMD 531 – Disorders in Phonology
CMD 537 – Cognitively Based Communication Disorders in Adults
CMD 545 – Disorders in Fluency
CMD 550 – Language Acquisition Disorders: Birth to Five
CMD 551 – Language Disorders: School-Age
CMD 583 – Voice & Velopharyngeal Disorders
CMD 627 – Dysphagia
Directed Electives (9 Credits)
CMD 559 – Educational Audiology
CMD 575 – Central Audiology Processing Disorders in Children
CMD 586 – Advanced Instrumentation Techniques for Medical Speech Pathology
CMD 602 – Augmentative & Alternative communication
CMD 608 – Topics in Medical Speech-Language Pathology
CMD 610 – Developmental Disabilities
CMD 612 – Dual Language Development, Assessment, and Intervention
CMD 652 – Autism Spectrum Disorders
CMD 656 – Literacy for the SLP
CMD 665 – Counseling & Guidance Procedure in Speech & Hearing
Program Practicum Courses (24 Credits)
A total of 375 hours of supervised clinical experience and 25 hours of observation
are required for graduation with a minimum of 325 hours obtained at the graduate level.
CMD 560 – Speech & Language Practicum-A
CMD 561 – Speech & Language Practicum-B
CMD 562 – School Practicum
CMD 564 – Speech & Language Practicum-C
CMD 568 – Audiology Practicum
CMD 569 – Advanced Clinical Practicum
Capstone: Select one Track (3-6 Credits)
Option 1:
CMD 590 – Thesis Seminar I
CMD 591 – Thesis Seminar II
Option 2:
CMD 605 – Special Project