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)
SLH 503 – Research Methods in Communication Disorders 
SLH 527 – Neurogenic Speech and Language Disorders 
SLH 531 – Disorders in Phonology
SLH 537 – Cognitively Based Communication Disorders in Adults 
SLH 545 – Disorders in Fluency
SLH 547 – Dysphagia 
SLH 550 – Language Acquisition Disorders: Birth to Five 
SLH 551 – Language Disorders: School-Age 
SLH 583 – Voice & Velopharyngeal Disorders 

Directed Electives  (9 Credits)
SLH 559 – Educational Audiology 
SLH 602 – Augmentative & Alternative communication 
SLH 608 – Topics in Medical Speech-Language Pathology 
SLH 610 – Communication and Exceptionalities
SLH 612 – Dual Language Development, Assessment, and Intervention
SLH 614 – Advanced Instrumentation Techniques for Medical Speech Pathology 
SLH 652 – Autism Spectrum Disorders
SLH 656 – Literacy for the SLP 
SLH 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.

SLH 560 – Speech & Language Practicum-A 
SLH 561 – Speech & Language Practicum-B
SLH 603 – Speech & Language Practicum-C 
SLH 604 – Audiology Practicum 
SLH 620 – School Practicum
SLH 622 – Advanced Clinical Practicum 

Capstone: Select one Track (3-6 Credits)

Option 1: 
SLH 690 – Thesis Seminar I 
SLH 691 – Thesis Seminar II

Option 2:
SLH 680 – Special Project