SLHSMS - Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences

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The Master of Science academic preparation and clinical training is broad based, including coursework across a range of communication disorders.  

SLHS    Title                   Units

501      Professional Issues     1

511      Tool School     1

512      Evaluation Process in Speech-Language Pathology   3

543      Adult Language Disorders II    3

544      Adult Language Disorders I     3

552      Language Disorders School‐Age Children       3

555      Developmental Language Disorders   3

557      Dysphagia       3

566      Preclinical Speech Science      3

572      Speech Disorders I      3

574      Speech Disorders II     3

575      Neuromotor Speech Disorders           3

597-01      Workshop: Intro to Research       1

597-02     Workshop: Research Methods           1

In addition to the required coursework listed above, elective courework is available to enhance program of study.  Electives available within the department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Science include:

SLHS 510  Counseling (Fall, 7 week, 1 unit)

SLHS 535  Bilingualism, Multiculturalism, & Nonmainstream Dialects (Spring, 3 units)

SLHS 597  Augmentative and Alternative Communication (Workshop; Spring, 2 units)

SLHS 597  Medical Speech-Language Pathology (Workshop; Spring, 7 week, 1 unit)

SLHS 597  Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing Workshop; (Fall, 7 week, 1 unit)

SLHS 597  Vocal Wellness and Voice Production for the Classroom and Clinic  (Workshop; Fall & Spring, 7 week, 1 unit)

SLHS 597  Language and Imaging (Workshop; Spring, 2 units)

SLHS 696a Topics in Speech and Language (Seminar; check for current offerings)

Students completing the MS degree in clinical sciences must have coursework and practicum experiences meeting the certification requirements of the American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association (ASHA), this includes courses in these areas: 

571      Speech Sound Disorders         3

554      Auditory Rehabilitation          3

In addition, to meet ASHA requirements a demonstration of knowledge and skills in specified areas and a minimum of 400 clock hours of supervised clinical practicum must be completed in the practice of speech-language pathology. This includes:

• 25 hours of clinical observation followed by 375 hours of direct contact 

• Up to 75 hours of direct contact can be transferred from an undergraduate program 

• At least 325 hours must be completed during graduate training in at least three distinct settings. 

• ASHA allows for up to 75 hours to be obtained through alternative clinical education. These opportunities will be defined by the clinical faculty.

Please refer to the Graduate Student Handbook for students who are pursuing this program of study.