The Department of Communications Science and Disorders graduate program in Speech-Language Pathology is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). The program offers academic and clinical curricula that provide students with the knowledge and skills required for the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCCSLP).
Requirements for the Master of Arts Degree - 53 Credit Hours
| Required Core Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| COSD 512 Audiologic Rehabilitation |
3 |
| COSD 601 Research in Communication Sciences and Disorders | 3 |
| COSD 602 Language Disorders: Birth to Five Years | 3 |
| COSD 604 Advanced Studies in Articulatory and Phonologic Disorders. | 3 |
| COSD 606 Fluency Disorders | 2 |
| COSD 607 Language Disorders in School-Age Children and Adolescents | 3 |
| COSD 608 Motor Speech Disorders | 3 |
| COSD 609 Aphasia | 3 |
| COSD 610 Pediatric and Adult Dysphagia | 3 |
| COSD 611 Autism Spectrum Disorders. |
2 |
| COSD 615 Voice and Resonance Disorders | 3 |
| COSD 616 Augmentative and Alternative Communication |
3 |
| COSD 630 Professional Development I |
1 |
| COSD 631 Special Clinical Topical Seminar |
2 |
| COSD 640 Advanced Practicum in Speech-Language-Hearing | 9 |
| COSD 650 Professional Development II | 1 |
| COSD 699. Research and Thesis | 6 |
A thesis is a requirement for the Master of Arts degree. An oral defense of the thesis is required during the last semester of enrollment.
COSD 511. Public School Methods in a Diverse Society, while not required for a graduate degree, must be taken for Virginia teacher licensure in Speech-Language Pathology. Students should also consult with their advisers regarding other licensure requirements.
Typical Program of Study - Master of Arts
(Program may vary depending on individual academic needs determined by advisor and progress in program.)
1st Fall Semester
COSD 602. Language Disorders: Birth to Five Years.
COSD 604. Advanced Studies in Articulatory and Phonologic Disorders.
COSD 609. Aphasia.
COSD 630. Professional Development I
COSD 640. Advanced Practicum in Speech-Language-Hearing.
1st Spring Semester
COSD 607. Language Disorders in School-Age Children and Adolescents.
COSD 608. Motor Speech Disorders
COSD 610. Pediatric and Adult Dysphagia.
COSD 616. Augmentative and Alternative Communication.
COSD 640. Advanced Practicum in Speech-Language-Hearing.
Summer Session
COSD 601. Research in Communication Sciences and Disorders
COSD 611. Autism Spectrum Disorders.
COSD 640. Advanced Practicum in Speech-Language-Hearing.
2nd Fall Semester
COSD 615. Voice and Resonance Disorders.
COSD 631. Special Clinical Topical Seminar.
COSD 640. Advanced Practicum in Speech-Language-Hearing.
COSD 699. Research and Thesis.
2nd Spring Semester
COSD 512. Audiologic Rehabilitation.
COSD 606. Fluency Disorders.
COSD 640. Advanced Practicum in Speech-Language-Hearing.
COSD 650. Professional Development II.
COSD 699. Research and Thesis.
