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Speech-Language Pathology / Master of Science

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
https://caa.asha.org/


Admission
To be accepted for admission in the M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology program at Lewis University, candidates will meet the following requirements:
  1. 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)
  2. 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
  3. 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)
  4. Interview, by invitation, based on review of application
  5. One spontaneous writing sample, obtained during interview


International Students
See Entering International Students.

Good Academic Standing
See Good Academic Standing.

Academic Probation and Dismissal
See Academic Probation and Dismissal.

Incomplete Grade
See Incomplete Grade.

Graduation Requirements
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

Program: MS-SLPA-5

Requirements List (73)

SLPA-50100Neuroscience for Speech-Language Pathologists

3
SLPA-50400Speech Sound Disorders in Children

3
SLPA-50500Child Language Disorders: Preschool

3
SLPA-50600Child Language Disorders: School-Age and Adolescence

3
SLPA-50800Adult Language Disorders: Aphasia

3
SLPA-50900Adult Language Disorders: Cognitive Communication

3
SLPA-51100Dysphagia

3
SLPA-51200Autism and Social Communication

2
SLPA-52000Praxis Review I

0
SLPA-53000Research Methods in Speech-Language Pathology

3
SLPA-55000Ethics of Speech-Language Pathology Practice

1
SLPA-55100Clinical Methods II: Prevention and Diagnosis

2
SLPA-55200Clinical Methods I: Evidence-Based Treatment Planning

2
SLPA-56000Clinical Practicum I: Simulation Lab

1
SLPA-56100Clinical Practicum II: Service Learning/Mini-Rotation

3
SLPA-56200Clinical Practicum III: Service Learning/Mini-Rotation

3
SLPA-60100Voice and Resonance Disorders

3
SLPA-60200Augmentative and Alternative Communication

2
SLPA-60300Fluency Disorders and Counseling

3
SLPA-60500Aural Rehabilitation

2
SLPA-60600Motor Speech Disorders

2
SLPA-60700Focus on Literacy: Reading and Writing

3
SLPA-60800Pediatric Dysphagia and Feeding

2
SLPA-62000Praxis Review II

0
SLPA-63000Capstone I: Clinical Research Project

3
SLPA-63100Capstone II: Transforming the Discipline

3
SLPA-65000SLPs in Healthcare: Ethics and Practice Issues in Complex Cases

3
SLPA-65100SLPs in Education: Ethics and Practice Issues in Complex Cases

3
SLPA-66000Clinical Practicum IV: Service Learning/Mini-Rotation

3
SLPA-66100Advanced Clinical Practicum: Schools/Healthcare

3