M.A. in Speech-Language Pathology
College of Health Sciences
Code | Title | Credits |
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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 | ||
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Semester One | Credits | |
SLP 501 | Foundations of Research in Speech-Language Pathology | 3 |
SLP 511 | Child Language Disorders I: 0 To 5 Years | 3 |
SLP 543 | Aural Rehabilitation | 3 |
SLP 526 | Clinical Articulation Phonology | 3 |
Credits | 12 | |
Semester Two | ||
SLP 512 | Child Language Disorders II: School Age - Adolescent | 3 |
SLP 516 | Adult Neurogenic Speech and Language Disorders | 3 |
SLP 526 | Clinical Articulation Phonology | 3 |
SLP 551 | Graduate Clinical Practicum (S/L Clinic-1) | 1.5-3 |
Credits | 10.5-12 | |
Summer | ||
SLP 570 | School Language/Speech/Hearing Programs | 3 |
Elective | ||
Credits | 3 | |
Year Two | ||
Semester Three | ||
SLP 551 | Graduate Clinical Practicum (Hearing Clinic) | 1.5-3 |
SLP 551 | Graduate Clinical Practicum (S/L Clinic-2) | 1.5-3 |
SLP 582 | Dysphagia | 3 |
Credits | 6-9 | |
Semester Four | ||
SLP 575 | Medical Speech Pathology | 3 |
SLP 553 | School - based Affiliation Practicum | 3-9 |
Credits | 6-12 | |
Summer | ||
SLP 552 | Medical Affiliation Practicum | 3-6 |
Credits | 3-6 | |
Total Credits | 40.5-54 |
Pattern 2 (Full Time)
Year One | ||
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Semester One | 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 |
Credits | 12 | |
Semester Two | ||
SLP 512 | Child Language Disorders II: School Age - Adolescent | 3 |
SLP 516 | Adult Neurogenic Speech and Language Disorders | 3 |
SLP 526 | Clinical Articulation Phonology | 3 |
SLP 551 | Graduate Clinical Practicum (S/L Clinic-1) | 1.5-3 |
Credits | 10.5-12 | |
Summer | ||
SLP 551 | Graduate Clinical Practicum (Hearing Clinic) | 1.5-3 |
SLP 551 | Graduate Clinical Practicum (S/L Dx Clinic) | 1.5-3 |
SLP 551 | Graduate Clinical Practicum (S/L Clinic-2) | 1.5-3 |
Credits | 4.5-9 | |
Year Two | ||
Semester Three | ||
SLP 524 | Fluency Disorders | 3 |
Elective | ||
SLP 570 | School Language/Speech/Hearing Programs | 3 |
SLP 582 | Dysphagia | 3 |
Credits | 9 | |
Semester Four | ||
SLP 553 | School - based Affiliation Practicum | 3-9 |
SLP 575 | Medical Speech Pathology | 3 |
Credits | 6-12 | |
Summer | ||
SLP 552 | Medical Affiliation Practicum | 3-6 |
Credits | 3-6 | |
Total Credits | 45-60 |