Program Overview

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Introduction to the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology Program

The Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (MS-SLP) program at Nova Southeastern University is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become competent speech-language pathologists. The program is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

Program Overview

The MS-SLP program is a 54-credit hour program that can be completed in as few as eight terms. The program includes a combination of didactic coursework, clinical practicum, and externship experiences. Students can choose to complete the program on a full-time or part-time basis.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for admission to the MS-SLP program, applicants must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution and a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0. Applicants must also complete six prerequisite courses in communication science and disorders, including introduction to communication science and disorders, anatomy and physiology of the speech and hearing mechanisms, phonetics, neuroanatomy, normal speech and language development, and audiology and aural rehabilitation.

Curriculum

The MS-SLP program includes a comprehensive curriculum that covers a range of topics, including:

• Diagnosis of language and speech disorders
• Language and learning disorders in school-age children and adolescents
• Communication disorders in infancy through preschool
• Clinical processes
• Language disorders in adults
• Augmentative and alternative communication
• Voice disorders
• Fluency disorders
• Motor speech disorders in adults
• Pediatric feeding and motor speech disorders
• Dysphagia
• Speech sound disorders
• Research methods
• Seminar in professional issues in speech-language pathology
• Global perspectives and counseling issues in speech-language pathology
• Capstone

Clinical Practicum and Externship

The MS-SLP program includes a clinical practicum and externship component, which provides students with hands-on experience in assessing and treating individuals with communication disorders. Students must complete a minimum of 400 supervised clinical contact hours before graduation.

Transfer of Credits

Students may transfer up to nine semester hours of credit from other regionally accredited institutions, provided that the courses are equivalent to those offered in the MS-SLP program.

Program Completion Requirements

To graduate from the MS-SLP program, students must complete all required coursework, clinical practicum, and externship experiences, and maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Students must also pass the Praxis II exam in speech-language pathology and complete a capstone project.

Professional Licensure Disclosure

The MS-SLP program is designed to meet the educational requirements for licensure in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the US protectorates.

Accreditation

The MS-SLP program is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

Student Achievement Data

The program reports on-time program completion rates, Praxis pass rates, and employment rates for graduates. The data indicates that the program has a high success rate, with most students completing the program within the expected time frame and passing the Praxis exam on their first attempt.

Program Details

• Program Length: 8-12 terms
• Credit Hours: 54
• Delivery Options: On-campus, online
• Start Dates: Winter, fall
• Tuition: Varies (check the university's website for current tuition rates)
• Accreditation: Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Contact

For more information about the MS-SLP program, please contact the program director or visit the university's website.