Speech-Language Pathology - Degree Requirements |
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This master’s degree program
consist of a minimum of 43 semester hours. Some students
may need to take prerequisite courses or co-requisite
courses as specified by the graduate program
coordinator.
Speech-Language Pathology
Concentration
Accredited by the Council on
Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language
Pathology of the American Speech-Language- Hearing
Association and approved by the Council for Exceptional
Children.
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Basic Courses (up to 12
semester hours):
(Required for students with incomplete or no
undergraduate background in speech language pathology.) |
| CSND 408
Phonetic Study of Speech Sounds |
3 |
| CSND 409
Anatomy & Physiology of Speech & Hearing Systems |
3 |
| CSND 410
Neurophysiological Bases of Communication |
3 |
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CSND 534 Speech & Hearing
Science |
3 |
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Required Courses (40
semester hours): |
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CSND 500 Speech & Language
Acquisition |
3 |
| CSND 511
Language Disorders of Adults |
3 |
| CSND 512
Diagnosis in Speech-Language Pathology |
3 |
| CSND 515
Voice Disorders |
3 |
| CSND 517
Phonological and Articulation Disorders |
3 |
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CSND 521 Clinical Process &
Procedures in Speech-Language Pathology |
3 |
| CSND 524
Evaluation and Treatment of Swallowing Disorders |
4 |
| CSND 525
Motor Speech Disorders |
3 |
| CSND 576
Aural Rehabilitation |
3 |
| CSND 583
Language Disorders of Children |
3 |
| CSND 584
Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Disorders |
3 |
| CSND 585
Fluency Disorders |
3 |
| CSND 592
Research in Speech-Language Pathology |
3 |
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Practica
(3-18 semester hours):
Depending upon previous supervised clinical practice
students will take, by advisement,at least one of the
following: |
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CSND 535 Advanced Seminar in
Communication Disorders |
3 |
| CSND 562
Intermediate Practicum in Communication Disorders |
3 |
| CSND 599
Advanced Practicum in Speech Pathology |
3 |
| CSND 600
Externship in Speech-Language Pathology |
3 |
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Field Placements |
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A public school student teaching placement will be
arranged with an American Speech-Language Hearing
Association (ASHA) certified clinician for those
intending to obtain teacher certification. Other
settings include hospitals, rehabilitation centers,
speech and hearing clinics and nursing homes. ASHA
certification is required of all supervisors as
specified by the American Speech-Language Hearing
Association. ASHA requires 375 hours of supervised
experience with a variety of cases in order to obtain
national certification. A similar requirement is
necessary for a state license. |
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Teacher Certification |
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In addition to a student teaching placement, additional
coursework related to teacher certification will be
added, if necessary, in consultation with the Dean of
the College of Education and Human Services. A minimum
of 43 credits will be required for the Master’s degree,
concentration in Speech-Language Pathology. For those
students who have deficiencies in certain skills or wish
Teacher Certification, additional coursework will be
required. Students who already have some of the required
coursework from other institutions may transfer credits
to this program in accordance with University policy.
For these students, specialization electives are
available. |
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Specialization
Electives (by advisement) |
| CSND 514
Communication Disorders of the Aged |
3 |
| CSND 523
Educational Audiology |
3 |
| CSND 531
Clinical Audiology |
3 |
| CSND 573
Organization & Administration of Speech & Hearing
Programs |
3 |
| CSND 594
Independent Study |
1 - 3
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| CSND 598
Problems and Issues in Communication Disorders . |
3 |
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Additional Department Requirements |
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1. Students are required to
complete successfully a comprehensive examination or
project. Comprehensive projects and examinations are
designed to give students an opportunity to demonstrate
their ability to integrate major concepts while working
closely with the faculty. Comprehensive projects and
examinations are culminating activities in students’
programs.
Note that there is a limit
to the number of times a student may take the
comprehensive examination. Comprehensive projects may
require revisions before being accepted and there is a
limit to the number of revisions allowed. Students are
required to consult with their graduate program
coordinator for specific information on these additional
department requirements.
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2. Majors in Speech-Language
Pathology must complete 25 hours of supervised clinical
observations and a total of 375 semester hours of
supervised direct clinical experience. Up to 50 hours
completed as an undergraduate will be accepted toward
the requirement.
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3. Courses are offered in
this department that meet prerequisite requirements in
Speech-Language Pathology and for admission to the
graduate program.
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4. Students in the
Speech-Language Pathology program have the opportunity
to take work, as part of their graduate studies, that
meets the requirements for a New Jersey public school
certification as a Speech/Language Specialist, and a New
Jersey license as a Speech/Language Pathologist.
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5. Admission to the program
in Speech-Language Pathology is in the fall of each
academic year. Completed applications must reach the
Graduate School Office by March 1st of each year for
admission for the following fall semester; new students
may not begin the program in the spring semester. The
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) must be taken no later
than the December administration for consideration for
the following fall semester.
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6. Courses in the M.A. in
Speech-Language Pathology are scheduled during the day
and evening. For this reason students are expected to be
available for courses at any time. Additionally, it has
been the Department’s position not to support the policy
of employing Speech-Language Specialists on a
provisional certification basis.
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