Speech-Language Pathology M.A.

Degree Requirements - 69 Credits

See:"Audiology and Speech-Language Sciences" .

Select one of the following research courses:

HRS 610 Interpretation and Evaluation of Behavioral Research (3)

SRM 600 Introduction to Graduate Research (3)

Complete the following courses:

ASLS 516 Professional Issues in SLP (1)

ASLS 555 Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology of Communication (3)

ASLS 563 Voice and Resonance Disorders (3)

ASLS 571 Speech and Hearing Science (4)

ASLS 655 Acquired Disorders of Language and Cognition (3)

ASLS 656 Feeding and Swallowing Disorders: Lifespan (2)

ASLS 657 Motor Speech Disorders: Lifespan (2)

ASLS 661 Articulation and Phonological Disorders in Children (3)

ASLS 664 Fluency Disorders (3)

Select one of the following courses:

ASLS 658 Assistive Technology for Communication Disorders (3)

EDSE 254 American Sign Language 1 (3)

Select one of the following courses:

ASLS 682 Language Disorders in Early Childhood and Preschool (3)

ASLS 684 Disorders of Language & Literacy: School-Age and Adolescent (3)

Research Courses (4 hours)

ASLS 515 Foundations of Research and Writing (1)

ASLS 615 Research in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (1-4) (Take 1 hour)

ASLS 686 Capstone in Speech-Language Pathology (2)

Clinical Practicum - 14 hours

ASLS 569 Advanced Diagnostic Procedures (1-2) Take 6 hours

ASLS 583 Clinical Practicum: Introduction (1-2) Take 2 hours

ASLS 585 Clinical Practicum in Speech-Language Pathology: Intermediate (1-2) Take 2 hours

ASLS 586 Clinical Practicum in Speech-Language Pathology: Intermediate/Advanced (2)

ASLS 588 Clinical Practicum in Speech-Language Pathology: Advanced (2)

Internships - 18 hours

(Student chooses Primary internship for 12 hours and Secondary internship for 6 hours)

ASLS 592 Internship in Public Schools (2-15)

ASLS 692 Internship in Medical Settings (2-16)

Note(s): Students who do not pursue a thesis must complete both internships: ASLS 592, Internship in Public Schools and ASLS 692, Internship in Medical Settings, for 6-12 semester hours each. Students who elect to complete a thesis may be exempted from one of these externships, with the consent of their academic advisor and they must complete ASLS 699, Thesis: Audiology and Speech-Language Sciences, for six semester hours and SRM 602, Statistical Methods I, for three semester hours, in addition to the requirements shown above.

Students who complete this program are eligible for the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and for licensure from the Colorado Department of Education. This program is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the ASHA and by the Colorado Department of Education.

Note(s): Successful completion of a written comprehensive exam, its equivalent, or a master's thesis is required to complete the M.A. program.