M.A. in Speech-Language Pathology

College of Health Sciences
Core Courses39
SLP 501Foundations of Research in Speech-Language Pathology3
SLP 511Child Language Disorders I: 0 To 5 Years3
SLP 512Child Language Disorders II: School Age - Adolescent3
SLP 516Adult Neurogenic Speech and Language Disorders3
SLP 523Voice Disorders3
SLP 524Fluency Disorders3
SLP 526Clinical Articulation Phonology3
SLP 543Aural Rehabilitation3
SLP 545Augmentative and Alternative Communication3
SLP 570School Language/Speech/Hearing Programs3
SLP 575Medical Speech Pathology3
SLP 582Dysphagia3
Graduate Level Elective - selected under advisement3
Graduate Clinical Practicum24
SLP 551Graduate Clinical Practicum1.5-3
SLP 552Medical Affiliation Practicum3-6
SLP 553School - based Affiliation Practicum3-9
Total Minimum Credits Required63

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)

Plan of Study Grid
Year One
FallCredits
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.
 Credits12
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.
 Credits12
Summer Session I
AAC 3
 Credits3
Summer Session II
SLP 551 Graduate Clinical Practicum (HEARING CLINIC) 1.5
SLP 551 Graduate Clinical Practicum (S/L DX CLINIC) 1.5
 Credits3
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.
 Credits12
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.
 Credits12
Summer
SLP 552 Medical Affiliation Practicum 6
Graduate Elective 3
 Credits9
 Total Credits63

Pattern 2 (Full Time)

Plan of Study Grid
Year One
FallCredits
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.
 Credits12
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.
 Credits12
Summer Session I
AAC 3
 Credits3
Summer Session II
SLP 551 Graduate Clinical Practicum (S/L CLINIC 2) 3
 Credits3
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.
 Credits12
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.
 Credits12
Summer
SLP 552 Medical Affiliation Practicum 6
Graduate Elective 3
 Credits9
 Total Credits63