Speech-Language Pathology / Master of Science
Program: MS-SLPA-5
The Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) Program at Lewis University is a continuous, full-time, entry-level program designed to be completed over 6 consecutive semesters. The SLP Program has attained candidacy for accreditation by the Council for Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA), a division of ASHA:
The Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA)
c/o American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
2200 Research Boulevard, #310
Rockville, MD 20850
(800) 498-2071
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Graduation Requirements
See University Graduation Requirements Applicable to all Graduate Students. To complete the MS in Speech-Language Pathology degree, a student must earn a minimum of 73 credit hours in the MSSLP program of study.
Degree Offered: Master of Science
Total Credit Hours: 73
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SLPA 50100 | Neuroscience for Speech-Language Pathologists | 3 |
| SLPA 50400 | Speech Sound Disorders in Children | 3 |
| SLPA 50500 | Child Language Disorders: Preschool | 3 |
| SLPA 50600 | Child Language Disorders: School-Age and Adolescence | 3 |
| SLPA 50800 | Adult Language Disorders: Aphasia | 3 |
| SLPA 50900 | Adult Language Disorders: Cognitive Communication | 3 |
| SLPA 51100 | Dysphagia | 4 |
| SLPA 51200 | Autism and Social Communication | 3 |
| SLPA 52000 | Praxis Review 1 | 0 |
| SLPA 53000 | Research Methods in Speech-Language Pathology | 3 |
| SLPA 55000 | Ethics of Speech-Language Pathology Practice | 1 |
| SLPA 55100 | Clinical Methods: Prevention and Diagnosis | 3 |
| SLPA 55200 | Clinical Methods: Evidence-based Treatment Planning | 3 |
| SLPA 56000 | Clinical Practicum 1: Simulation Lab | 1 |
| SLPA 56100 | Clinic Practicum 1: Mini Rotation | 2 |
| SLPA 56200 | Clinical Practicum 3: Service Learning/Mini-Rotation | 2 |
| SLPA 60100 | Voice and Resonance Disorders | 3 |
| SLPA 60200 | Augmentative and Alternative Communication | 3 |
| SLPA 60300 | Fluency Disorders and Counseling | 3 |
| SLPA 60600 | Motor Speech Disorders | 3 |
| SLPA 60700 | Focus on Literacy: Reading and Writing | 3 |
| SLPA 60800 | Pediatric Dysphagia and Feeding | 2 |
| SLPA 62000 | Praxis Review 2 | 0 |
| SLPA 62100 | Preparation for Research Capstone: Design and Data Collection | 2 |
| SLPA 63000 | Research Capstone: Review of Clinical Evidence | 3 |
| SLPA 65000 | SLPs in Healthcare: Ethics and Practice Issues in Complex Cases | 3 |
| or SLPA 65100 | SLPs in Education: Ethics and Practice Issues in Complex Cases | |
| SLPA 66100 | Advanced Practicum 1: Healthcare/Schools | 4 |
| SLPA 66200 | Advanced Practicum 2: Healthcare/Schools | 4 |
| Total Hours | 73 | |
Admission
To be accepted for admission in the M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology program at Lewis University, candidates will meet the following requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders OR bachelor's degree in another field of study, plus the following CSD prerequisite coursework, including coursework in:
- Anatomy and physiology of communication and hearing mechanisms
- Speech and hearing science
- Normal development of speech, language, and hearing
- Phonetics
- Per ASHA certification standards for SLPs, all applicants must have taken one course in each of the following content areas. Each course must be outside the CSD major:
- Statistics (stand-alone course; not incorporated into a research methods or other related course)
- Biological Science, related to human or animal science (biology, anatomy/physiology, neuroanatomy/neurophysiology, human genetics, veterinary science)
- Physical Science (chemistry or physics)
- Social Science (psychology, sociology, anthropology, public health)
- Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.00 (on a 4.0 scale) for full admission; Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale) for provisional admission
- Minimum major GPA (in all CSD courses, including a minimum of five completed courses at time of consideration) of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
- Interview, by invitation, based on review of application
- One spontaneous writing sample, obtained during interview