Communication Sciences and Disorders
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MS Degree Requirements
The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders graduate program in Speech-Language Pathology is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) 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 (CCC-SLP).
Course Requirements for the Master of Science Degree - 51 Credit Hours
Required Courses | Credit Hours |
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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 605. Counseling and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in Speech-Language Pathology | 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 640. Advanced Practicum in Speech-Language-Hearing | 14 |
Master of Science candidates are required to pass a final written comprehensive examination during the last semester of enrollment. The Graduate Program Coordinator will provide additional information regarding requirements for the comprehensive exam at the start of the program.
Typical Program of Study - Master of Science
1st Fall Semester COSD 602. Language Disorders: Birth to Five Years 1st Spring Semester COSD 601. Research Methods Summer Session COSD 611. Autism Spectrum Disorders 2nd Fall Semester COSD 512. Aural Rehabilitation 2nd Spring Semester COSD 640. Advanced Practicum in Speech-Language-Hearing |