Program Curriculum
A minimum of 54 semester credits (SC) are required in the program. The following sample degree plan demonstrates a program that meets the credit minimum:
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | ||
| Fall | ||
| CSDM 5051 | Practicum | 1 |
| CSDM 5093 | Neurogenic Language Disorders | 3 |
| CSDM 5133 | Infant-Toddler Communication | 3 |
| CSDM 5163 | Auditory Based Speech/Language Intervention | 3 |
| CSDM 5183 | Advanced Articulation Disorders | 3 |
| TOTAL | 13 | |
| Spring | ||
| CSDM 5051 | Practicum | 1 |
| CSDM 5192 | Neurogenic Speech Disorders | 2 |
| CSDM 5193 | Autism Spectrum Disorder | 3 |
| CSDM 5213 | Dysphagia | 3 |
| CSDM 5273 | Advanced Differential Diagnosis of Speech and Language Disorders | 2 |
| CSDM 5282 | Assessment and Treatment of Literacy Disorders | 2 |
| TOTAL | 13 | |
| Summer | ||
| CSDM 5013 | Research Methods in Communication Disorders | 3 |
| CSDM 5051 | Practicum | 1 |
| CSDM 5293 | Multicultural Issues | 3 |
| CSDM 5201/5363 | Thesis -OR-Independent Research | 1 |
| TOTAL | 8 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| CSDM 5051 | Practicum | 1 |
| CSDM 5113 | Language Assessment & Therapy | 3 |
| CSDM 5114 | Cognitive Communication Disorders | 3 |
| CSDM 5122 | Fluency Disorders | 2 |
| CSDM 5201 | Thesis -OR- | (2) |
| CSDM 5363 | Independent Research | (1) |
| Total hours dependent upon choice of Thesis (T) or Research (R) track | 10 (R) - 11 (T) | |
| Spring | ||
| CSDM 5042 | Augmentative and Alternative Communication | 2 |
| CSDM 5051 | Practicum | 1 |
| CSDM 5152 | Organization and Administration of Clinical Programs | 2 |
| CSDM 5353 | Voice Disorders | 3 |
| CSDM 5201 | Thesis -OR- | (3) |
| CSDM 5363 | Independent Research | (1) |
| Elective Choice (see below) | 2-3 | |
| Total hours dependent upon choice of Thesis (T) or Research (R) track | 10 (R or T) - 11 (R) | |
| Additional elective requirements: | ||
| All students not enrolled in thesis will choose one electives from the following courses: | ||
| CSDM 5202 | Topics in Speech Pathology | 2-3 |
| CSDM 5142 | Sociolinguistics | 2 |
| CSDM 5173 | Counseling in Communication Disorders | 3 |
| CSDM 5262 | Craniofacial Speech Disorders | 2 |
| CSDM 5304 | Independent Study | 1-3 |
| CSDM 5201 | Thesis | 3 |
| OVERALL TOTAL | 54-55 | |
Students will excel academically earning grades of “C” or better and at a minimum maintain an overall grade point average of 3.0 to remain in good academic standing. Consequences for not meeting these requirements are on a case-by-case basis as reviewed by the academic and clinical faculty, which may include repeating courses, academic probation and remediation, or dismissal from the program. The M.S. program academic handbook should be consulted for more specific information. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required to earn the degree.
The course work represents a minimum of 49 credits of classroom courses, 5 credits of practicum, and either 3 credits of independent research or 6 credits of thesis. A minimum of 54 SC are required for graduation.
