M.A. in Speech-Language Pathology
College of Health Sciences
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | 39 | |
| SLP 501 | Foundations of Research in Speech-Language Pathology | 3 |
| SLP 511 | Child Language Disorders I: 0 To 5 Years | 3 |
| SLP 512 | Child Language Disorders II: School Age - Adolescent | 3 |
| SLP 516 | Adult Neurogenic Speech and Language Disorders | 3 |
| SLP 523 | Voice Disorders | 3 |
| SLP 524 | Fluency Disorders | 3 |
| SLP 526 | Clinical Articulation Phonology | 3 |
| SLP 543 | Aural Rehabilitation | 3 |
| SLP 545 | Augmentative and Alternative Communication | 3 |
| SLP 570 | School Language/Speech/Hearing Programs | 3 |
| SLP 575 | Medical Speech Pathology | 3 |
| SLP 582 | Dysphagia | 3 |
| Graduate Level Elective - selected under advisement | 3 | |
| Graduate Clinical Practicum | 24 | |
| SLP 551 | Graduate Clinical Practicum | 1.5-3 |
| SLP 552 | Medical Affiliation Practicum | 3-6 |
| SLP 553 | School - based Affiliation Practicum | 3-9 |
| Total Minimum Credits Required | 63 | |
To track their individual degree progress, students are advised to access their Degree Progress Report (DPR) via my WCU and consult their Graduate Coordinator. For more information, visit wcupa.edu/DegreeProgressReport.
The following is a sample suggested course sequence for this program; course offerings and availability are not guaranteed. Students should consult their academic advisor with any questions.
All patterns lead to the completion of 63 semester hours.
Pattern 1 (Full Time)
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| SLP 501 | Foundations of Research in Speech-Language Pathology | 3 |
| SLP 511 | Child Language Disorders I: 0 To 5 Years | 3 |
| SLP 526 | Clinical Articulation Phonology | 3 |
| SLP 543 | Aural Rehabilitation | 3 |
| Obtain clearances. | ||
| Credits | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| SLP 512 | Child Language Disorders II: School Age - Adolescent | 3 |
| SLP 516 | Adult Neurogenic Speech and Language Disorders | 3 |
| SLP 523 | Voice Disorders | 3 |
| SLP 551 | Graduate Clinical Practicum (S/L CLINIC 1) | 3 |
| Apply for Teacher Candidacy. | ||
| Apply for degree candidacy. | ||
| Credits | 12 | |
| Summer Session I | ||
| AAC | 3 | |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Summer Session II | ||
| SLP 551 | Graduate Clinical Practicum (HEARING CLINIC) | 1.5 |
| SLP 551 | Graduate Clinical Practicum (S/L DX CLINIC) | 1.5 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| SLP 524 | Fluency Disorders | 3 |
| SLP 551 | Graduate Clinical Practicum (S/L CLINIC 2) | 3 |
| SLP 570 | School Language/Speech/Hearing Programs | 3 |
| SLP 582 | Dysphagia | 3 |
| Renew clearances. | ||
| Credits | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| SLP 575 | Medical Speech Pathology | 3 |
| SLP 553 | School - based Affiliation Practicum | 9 |
| SLP Praxis 0330 or 5330 | ||
| Obtain immunization records and any other SPP 552 site requirements. | ||
| Credits | 12 | |
| Summer | ||
| SLP 552 | Medical Affiliation Practicum | 6 |
| Graduate Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 63 | |
Pattern 2 (Full Time)
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| SLP 501 | Foundations of Research in Speech-Language Pathology | 3 |
| SLP 511 | Child Language Disorders I: 0 To 5 Years | 3 |
| SLP 526 | Clinical Articulation Phonology | 3 |
| SLP 543 | Aural Rehabilitation | 3 |
| Obtain clearances. | ||
| Credits | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| SLP 512 | Child Language Disorders II: School Age - Adolescent | 3 |
| SLP 516 | Adult Neurogenic Speech and Language Disorders | 3 |
| SLP 523 | Voice Disorders | 3 |
| SLP 551 | Graduate Clinical Practicum (S/L CLINIC 1) | 3 |
| Apply for Teacher Candidacy. | ||
| Apply for degree candidacy. | ||
| Credits | 12 | |
| Summer Session I | ||
| AAC | 3 | |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Summer Session II | ||
| SLP 551 | Graduate Clinical Practicum (S/L CLINIC 2) | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| SLP 524 | Fluency Disorders | 3 |
| SLP 551 | Graduate Clinical Practicum (HEARING CLINIC) | 1.5 |
| SLP 551 | Graduate Clinical Practicum (S/L DX CLINIC) | 1.5 |
| SLP 570 | School Language/Speech/Hearing Programs | 3 |
| SLP 582 | Dysphagia | 3 |
| Renew clearances. | ||
| Credits | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| SLP 575 | Medical Speech Pathology | 3 |
| SLP 553 | School - based Affiliation Practicum | 9 |
| SLP Praxis 5331 | ||
| Obtain immunization records and any other SPP 552 site requirements. | ||
| Credits | 12 | |
| Summer | ||
| SLP 552 | Medical Affiliation Practicum | 6 |
| Graduate Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 63 | |
