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What is a Dedicated Enrollment Advisor?
We’ll support you every step of your individual journey including:
- Completing the application through Centralized Application Service for Communication Science & Disorders Programs (CSDCAS)
- Maneuvering prerequisites
- Understanding curriculum based on ASHA and CAA competencies
- Gaining personalized support
Curriculum
This program is intended for students that have completed a relevant bachelors, or certificate program, or the prerequisite coursework.
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Didactic Courses: 36 credit hours
SPLP 510
Speech Sound Disorders
3 Credits
SPLP 520
Assessment and Differential Diagnosis
3 Credits
SPLP 530
Acquired Disorders of Language and Cognition
3 Credits
SPLP 550
Language Disorders in Children
3 Credits
SPLP 560
Research Methods and Evidence Based Practice
3 Credits
SPLP 570
Motor Speech Disorders
3 Credits
SPLP 590
Language and Literacy for Speech Language Pathology
3 Credits
SPLP 595
Voice & Fluency Disorders
3 Credits
SPLP 600
Augmentative and Alternative Communication
2 Credits
SPLP 610
Professional Issues I: Ethics and Standards
1 Credits
SPLP 620
Dysphagia
3 Credits
SPLP 630
Special Populations: Autism and Craniofacial Anomalies
3 Credits
SPLP 650
Professional Issues II: Ethics and Career Planning
1 Credits
SPLP 660
Multicultural Issues in CSD
2 Credits
Clinical Experiences Courses: 21 credit hours
SPLP 540
Practicum I
3 Credits
SPLP 575
Practicum I
1 Credits
SPLP 580
Practicum III
2 Credits
SPLP 670
School Externship
6 Credits
SPLP 680
Medical Externship
6 Credits
To ensure the best possible educational experience for our students, we may update our curriculum to reflect emerging and changing employer and industry trends. Professional licensure and certification regulations vary by jurisdiction. Students are encouraged to visit the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association for the state in which they intend to practice to verify specific licensure requirements, which include ensuring the program of interest meets the licensure requirements prior to enrolling. Students may visit the professional licensure page or reach out to our team of enrollment advisors for guidance.