2016-2017 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Speech Language Pathology
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The graduate program in speech-language pathology is designed to develop students into empathetic and reflective practitioners who use evidenced-based practice to provide meaningful intervention to clients. A competency-based curriculum, capped with externships assists in the development of soon-to-be professionals. Goals for the graduate program are based upon expected student competencies as set forth by the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) and the Council on Academic Accreditation for Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA).
The curriculum is offered on a full-time basis through the day program and typically requires two full years (including the summer between those academic years) to complete. The program incorporates clinical competencies and academic knowledge, and allows students the opportunity to choose from several electives to tailor their program to meet their career goals. Additionally, students are given the opportunity to participate in research under the guidance of faculty.
Students who complete the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology are prepared for entry into this profession as clinical fellows and may choose to work in settings such as schools, hospitals, private practice or long-term care facilities.
Health and Other Special Requirements
The following requirements must be met prior to participating in clinic practicum or externship:
Physical Examination
Documentation of Immunization or Titer Immunity
Measles/Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
Tetanus, Diphtheria and Acellular Pertussis (Tdap)
Polio series completed
Varicella titer or Varicella vaccinations
Hepatitis B Vaccine Series or Declination
(Students may not be able to go to certain fieldwork sites if they do not receive the vaccine)
Annual Flu Vaccine
TB-Tuberculin PPD Test (documented 2-step initially, then annual)
Programs
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