Master of Science Degree in Speech Language Pathology
Program Requirements
The Master of Science (MS) degree in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) is a two-year program and meets the requirement of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) for clinical certification and the standards set forth by the State of Florida for licensure. The Master of Science in Speech- Language Pathology (MS SLP) program was awarded accreditation candidacy from the Council on Academic Accreditation Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) on March 22, 2014.
Full-time registration (at least nine credit hours per term) in the MS program will be required for the first four semesters of this five-semester program.
*Undergraduate prerequisite courses in Communication Sciences Disorders (CSD) are available, preparing non-CSD majors for the typical graduate admission requirements in speech-language pathology.
The mission of the JU MS SLP program is to prepare students for careers of excellence as speech- language pathologists. A core program of theories, methods, and research in Communication Science and Disorders will ensure that each student will be prepared in the discipline of speech-language and screening of hearing disorders. This will be accomplished through academic offerings and clinical learning experiences.
Program Outcomes for the proposed MS SLP are:
- Integrate knowledge of the principles and methods of prevention, assessment, and intervention for people with communication and swallowing disorders.
- Consider the anatomical/physiological, psychological, developmental, social, linguistic and cultural correlates of disorders in clinical decision making.
- Demonstrate effective communication, counseling, and collaboration with patients and relevant others, recognizing the needs, values, preferred mode of communication, and cultural/linguistic background of the patient, family, and caregivers.
- Integrate principles of ethics and cultural diversity into clinical decision making for individuals and populations experiencing complex health issues related to speech, voice, swallowing, language, and/or cognitive impairments.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the use of technology and information systems for speech-language pathologists that will improve the quality of care for individuals and populations.
- Translate relevant research findings from speech-language pathology and related disciplines to advance clinical speech-language pathology practice and improve health outcomes of individuals and populations.
- Influence public policy designed to ensure the safety and quality of healthcare for individuals and populations.
- Demonstrate social responsibility and advocacy for individuals and populations experiencing complex health issues related speech, voice, swallowing, language, and/or cognitive impairments.
- Lead interdisciplinary health care initiatives at the organizational and systems level to improve health outcomes for individuals and populations with speech, voice, swallowing, language and/or cognitive impairments.
Tuition
MS in SLP tuition for the fall, spring, and summer semesters can be found here.
Required courses:
Plan of Study - Five Semester Plan
This is a sample course sequence and is subject to change. All courses are offered once a year.
Fall - Semester One
| CSD 501 | Adult Language Disorders | 3 |
| CSD 502 | Speech Sound Disorders | 3 |
| CSD 503 | Preschool Language Disorders | 3 |
| CSD 507 | Diagnostic Methods in Speech-Language P | 4 |
| CSD 531 | Rehabilitation Research Design | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Spring - Semester Two
| CSD 510 | Clinical Ethics and Policy | 2 |
| CSD 517 | Practicum Speech Language Pathology I | 2 |
| CSD 518 | School-aged Language and Literacy Disor | 3 |
| CSD 519 | Aural Rehabilitation | 1 |
| CSD 520 | Dysphagia Management | 4 |
| CSD 524 | Augmentative and Alternative Communicat | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Summer - Semester Three
| CSD 509 | Motor Speech Disorders | 4 |
| CSD 523 | Adult Cognitive Disorders | 3 |
| CSD 525 | Communicating with Parents and Families | 2 |
| CSD 528 | Practicum Spch-Lang Pathol II | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 11 |
Fall - Semester Four
| CSD 508 | Fluency Disorders | 3 |
| CSD 536 | Special Populations/Autism | 3 |
| CSD 538 | Voice and Resonance Disorders | 4 |
| CSD 539 | Professional Issues in Speech-Language | 2 |
| CSD 540 | Practicum in Speech-Language Pathology | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring - Semester Five
| CSD 550 | Externship in Speech-Language Pathology | 2-4 |
| | Or | |
| CSD 552 | Research for Master's Thesis | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 2-4 |
Total Credit Hours: 58-62
Clinical Requirements: A student in the MS SLP program must complete at least 375 clock hours of supervised clinical practicum experience, plus 25 observation hours.
Progression and Remediation
Remediation Plans: Knowledge
A student must pass each course with a grade of B or better. During the course of a semester, if a student earns a grade of C or worse on a test or assignment, he/she can re-take the test or resubmit the assignment. If the averaged grade is still a C or worse, OR if the student makes a grade equal to or less than the original grade, the original grade is entered into the grade book, and the student must repeat the course. If a student has a final grade of C or worse on one or more academic courses, the student will be dismissed from the program.
Remediation Plans: Skills
When the Program Director is made aware of a student who is struggling in clinic/practicum, she will meet with the immediate supervisor and the student to develop a remediation plan. IF the student does not meet the requirements of the remediation plan AND the course in total, he/she will not receive credit for the course and cannot count the clock hours obtained in that practicum. The student will be required to repeat the practicum in a similar setting before advancing to other clinical settings. If a student has a final grade of C or worse on one or more practicum or externship courses, the student will be dismissed from the program.