Speech-Language Pathology M.A. - Residential Program
College of Natural and Health Sciences
Degree Requirements — 61-75 Credits
See “Audiology and Speech-Language Sciences”.
Degree Requirements
Select one of the following research courses (3 hours)
| RCS 610 | Interpretation and Evaluation of Behavioral Research | 3 |
| SRM 600 | Introduction to Graduate Research | 3 |
Complete the following courses (33 hours)
| ASLS 516 | Professional Issues in SLP | 2 |
| ASLS 555 | Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology of Communication | 3 |
| ASLS 563 | Voice and Resonance Disorders | 3 |
| ASLS 571 | Speech and Hearing Science | 4 |
| ASLS 655 | Acquired Disorders of Language & Cognition | 3 |
| ASLS 656 | Feeding and Swallowing Disorders: Lifespan | 2 |
| ASLS 657 | Motor Speech Disorders: Lifespan | 2 |
| ASLS 661 | Articulation and Phonological Disorders in Children | 3 |
| ASLS 664 | Fluency Disorders | 3 |
| ASLS 682 | Language Disorders in Early Childhood and Preschool | 3 |
| ASLS 684 | Disorders of Language & Literacy: School-Age and Adolescent | 3 |
| ASLS 658 | Assistive Technology for Communication Disorders | 2 |
Research Courses (3 hours)
| ASLS 615 | Research in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology | 1-4 |
| ASLS 686 | Capstone in Speech-Language Pathology | 2 |
Clinical Practicum — 10-15 hours
| ASLS 474 | Clinical Practicum in Audiology | 1 |
| ASLS 567 | Diagnostic Procedures: Introduction | 1-2 |
| ASLS 568 | Diagnostic Procedures: Intermediate | 1-2 |
| ASLS 569 | Advanced Diagnostic Procedures | 1-2 |
| ASLS 580 | Practicum in Rehabilitative Audiology | 1-2 |
| ASLS 583 | Clinical Practicum: Introduction | 1-2 |
| ASLS 585 | Clinical Practicum in Speech-Language Pathology: Intermediate | 1-2 |
| ASLS 586 | Clinical Practicum in Speech-Language Pathology: Intermediate/Advanced | 2 |
| ASLS 588 | Clinical Practicum in Speech-Language Pathology: Advanced | 2 |
ASLS 567: Take 1 hour
ASLS 568: Take 1 hour
ASLS 569: Take 1 hour
ASLS 583: Take 1 hour
ASLS 585: Take 2 hours
The primary purpose of clinical practica is to help students become competent in the assessment and treatment of various communication disorders. For this reason, students are required to be continuously enrolled in practicum courses during their graduate work. Clinic clock hours obtained through practicum courses will be used to help students meet the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) clock-hour requirements in certain clinical categories. In some cases, students may have completed clinical hours during their undergraduate work. If so, they may petition through the Clinic Coordinator to not enroll in certain practicum (ASLS 580 and/or ASLS 474). Additionally, in some cases students may need additional clinical clock hours and experience as determined by the Clinic Coordinator. In such instances, they may repeat ASLS 585, ASLS 567, ASLS 568, and/or ASLS 569. See the program handbook for more information.
Internships — 12-24 hours
Students must take both internships.
Must be arranged by internship coordinator.
| ASLS 592 | Internship in Public Schools | 2-15 |
| ASLS 692 | Internship in Medical Settings | 2-16 |
Thesis Option (Elective Credit Hours - 9)
Students who elect to complete a thesis may be exempted from one of the internships with the consent of their academic advisor. In addition to the requirements above, they must complete the following:
| ASLS 699 | Thesis: Communication Disorders | 1-6 |
| SRM 602 | Statistical Methods I | 3 |
| | or | |
| | Other statistics course approved by advisor | |
Students, who complete this program and who pass the Praxis exam and clinical fellowship, are eligible for the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and for licensure from the Colorado Department of Education. Eight weeks of internship in public schools are required to be eligible for licensure from the Colorado Department of Education. This program is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the ASHA and by the Colorado Department of Education.
Satisfactory performance on culminating activity/activities approved by program faculty, in accordance with Graduate School policy, satisfies the completion of the comprehensive exam and is required to complete the M.A. Program.