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 5113 | Child Language Disorders | 3 |
| CSDM 5183 | Spoken Sound Disorders | 3 |
| CSDM 5202 | Topics in SLP (Clinic Lab 1) | 1 |
| CSDM 5353 | Voice Disorders | 2 |
| TOTAL | 13 | |
| Spring | ||
| CSDM 5051 | Practicum | 1 |
| CSDM 5192 | Neurogenic Speech Disorders | 2 |
| CSDM 5193 | Social Communication Disorders | 3 |
| CSDM 5202 | Topics in SLP (Clinic Lab 2) | 1 |
| CSDM 5213 | Dysphagia | 3 |
| CSDM 5282 | Literacy Disorders | 2 |
| TOTAL | 12 | |
| Summer | ||
| CSDM 5013 | Research Methods in Communication Disorders | 3 |
| CSDM 5051 | Practicum | 1 |
| CSDM 5202 | Topics in SLP (Clinic Lab 3) | 1 |
| CSDM 5201/5363 | Thesis -OR- Independent Research | 1 |
| TOTAL | 6 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| CSDM 5051 | Practicum | 2 |
| CSDM 5114 | Cognitive Communication Disorders | 3 |
| CSDM 5122 | Fluency Disorders | 2 |
| CSDM 5163 | Auditory Based Intervention | 2 |
| CSDM 5201/5363 | Thesis -OR- Independent Research | 1 |
| CSDM 5293 | Multicultural Issues | 3 |
| 13 | ||
| Spring | ||
| CSDM 5042 | Augmentative and Alternative Communication | 2 |
| CSDM 5051 | Practicum | 3 |
| CSDM 5152 | Ethics & Professional Issues | 2 |
| Select One: | ||
| CSDM 5201 | Thesis (no elective needed) | 4 |
| CSDM 5363 | Independent Research (select one elective) | 1 |
| Electives: | ||
| CSDM 5173 | Counseling in Communication Disorders | 3 |
| CSDM 5202 | Topics in Speech Pathology | 2 |
| CSDM 5262 | Craniofacial Speech Disorders | 2 |
| CSDM 5273 | Advanced Differential Disorders | 2 |
| CSDM 5304 | Independent Study (LEND student only) Sec 01 | 2 |
| CSDM 5304 | Independent Study Sec 02 | 2 |
| Total hours dependent upon choice of Elective course | 10-11 | |
| OVERALL TOTAL | 54-55 | |
Students will demonstrate mastery by earning grades of “B” or better in all courses. Students must also maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.0 to remain in good academic standing. While students can progress in the program after earning a “C” in a course, they will have to complete a remediation plan to demonstrate competence in the content for that course. 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 46-47 credits of classroom courses (including 3 credits of Independent Research or 6 credits of Thesis) and 8 credits of Practicum.
