Major in Speech Pathology
Students who wish to practice speech-language pathology should complete the Speech Pathology Sequence. A Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology is required in order to practice as a speech language pathologist. This sequence, upon completion of the Master's degree, allows one to obtain the CCC-SLP, a state license in speech-language pathology, and a Type 73 School Services Personnel Certificate in Speech-Language Pathology.
Requirements for Speech Pathology Sequence
51 total hours are required in this sequence.
45 hours of Communication Sciences and Disorders coursework:
- CSD 155: Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanism
- CSD 175: Speech and Language Development
- CSD 215: Clinical Phonetics
- CSD 310: Clinical Neurology
- CSD 316: Organic Disorder of Speech I
- CSD 318: Professional Issues in Speech Language Pathology and Audiology
- CSD 319: Foundation of Speech Disorders
- CSD 321: Language Disorders
- CSD 332: The Clinical Process: Evaluation and Treatment
- CSD 349: Speech and Hearing Science
- CSD 350: Introduction to Audiology
- CSD 351: Introduction to Aural Rehabilitation
- CSD 352: Signed English for Clinicians
- CSD 360: Augmentative Communication
6 hours of Professional Education coursework:
- SED 101: Exceptional Learner
- C&I 210: Child Growth and Development or PSY 213: Development through the Lifespan
