(This sample program represents 51-56 credits. However, only 45 credits are required.)
SLPA #
Course Title
Credits
Fall - 1st Year
853
Neurological Foundations
3
862
Language Disabilities of Pre-adolescents and Adolescents
2
862B
Elementary School Language Disorders (5 different courses)
3
897L
Advanced Practicum: Language/Learning Module
2
886
Augmentative & Alternative Communication
3
Total = 13
Spring - 1st Year
885
Fluency Disorders
3
966
Swallowing Disorders
2
968
Motor Speech Disorders
2
897D
Advanced Practicum: Differential Diagnosis
2
987
Aphasia
3
888
*Linguistic Needs of Bilingual and Culturally Diverse Students
3 (elective)
985
TBI
2 (elective)
Total = 15
Summer Presession
967
Cleft Palate
2 (elective)
Summer Session
865
Voice Disorders
3
897B
Advanced Practicum
2
Total = 7
Fall - 2nd Year
851
Clinical Phonology
3
896/899
Directed Readings (3) or Thesis (6)
3 or 6
897M
Advanced Practicum: Medical Aspects
2
862A
Birth to Three: Communication Assessment & Intervention
2
Total = 10 -13
Spring - 2nd Year
897G
Student Teaching
3( for teaching cert.)
985
TBI
2 (elective)
Total = 5
Summer (optional)
897E
Externship (Application form available in Word format)
1-3
Total Credits Required
51-56
* The Linguistic Needs of Bilingual and Culturally Diverse Students course is required if you are working toward teacher certification and do not have a multicultural course at the undergraduate level
The semester during which a student is enrolled in SLPA 897G (Student Teaching), the students is not allowed to be on an assistantship..
Most agencies for Externship placements require a minimum of 10 weeks of full-time practicum.
