Program Overview
Western Michigan University's Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology is a two-year program that prepares students for careers in speech-language pathology. The program includes coursework in neurology, stuttering, speech science, and child language impairment, as well as clinical practicum experience. Graduates are eligible for the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's Certificate of Clinical Competence.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology at Western Michigan University is a two-year professional graduate degree. The program aims to equip students with the knowledge, judgment, and problem-solving skills necessary to provide high-quality services and leadership in speech-language pathology. The program's goal is to enable graduates to work effectively in an ever-changing world. As part of the degree program, students must successfully complete all academic and clinical practicum requirements for the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's Certificate of Clinical Competence.
Outline:
Year One
Fall Semester
- SLHS 4590: Neuro of CSD - 3 credit hours
- SLHS 5530: Stuttering - 3 credit hours
- SLHS 5970: Adv Clinical Methods - 3 credit hours
- SLHS 6480: Culturally Responsive Practices - 2 credit hours
- SLHS 6700: Clinical Practicum - 3 credit hours
Spring Semester
- SLHS 4560: Rehab AuD - 3 credit hours
- SLHS 5010: Speech Science 3 credit hours
- SLHS 5370: Speech Sound Dis - 3 credit hours
- SLHS 5380: Child Lang Imp - 3 credit hours
- SLHS 5970: Acq Neurogenic Comm Dis - 3 credit hours
- SLHS 6700: Clinical Practicum - 3 credit hours
Summer Session I
- SLHS 6150: Research Methods - 3 credit hours
- SLHS 6560: Dysphagia - 3 credit hours
- SLHS 6700: Clinical Practicum - 2 credit hours
Summer Session II
- SLHS 5970: Autism - two credit hours
- SLHS 6690: Ethics, Counseling & Pro - 3 credit hours
- SLHS 6700: Clinical Practicum - 2 credit hours
Year Two
Fall Semester
- SLHS 6400: Voice - 3 credit hours
- SLHS 6440: Motor Speech Dis - 3 credit hours
- SLHS 6450: AAC - 3 credit hours
- SLHS 7120: Prof Field Experience - 4 credit hours