淫妻社

Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology

Mission

The Speech-Language Pathology Program at the 淫妻社 is dedicated to the development of competent and caring entry-level speech-language pathologists. The program is committed to providing a broad foundation of normal bases of speech, language, and hearing and specialized coursework in the assessment and remediation of speech and language disorders. The program provides coursework and practicum experiences with a diverse population to ensure that students demonstrate knowledge and skill competencies to provide services to children and adults with communication disorders.

The program is committed to quality teaching enhanced by faculty research with an emphasis on evidenced-based practices in assessment and remediation of speech-language disorders in children and adults. Clinical practicum is an integral part of the student's development and such experiences are interspersed throughout the student's education to provide opportunities to apply previously learned approaches and techniques under supervision.

About our Speech-Language Pathology Graduate Program

The Master of Arts (MA) education program in speech-language pathology (residential) at 淫妻社 is accredited (March 1, 2022-February 28, 2030) by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), 2200 Research Boulevard #310, Rockville, Maryland 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700, and provides the educational and clinical experiences required for certification and/or licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist.

The graduate program provides students with the necessary coursework and clinical practicum experience to attain a Master of Arts (MA) in speech-language pathology that is applicable toward the Certification of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and state licensure in the area of speech-language pathology. In addition to successful completion of the master鈥檚 degree requirements, the certification and licensure processes include approved undergraduate preparation, successful completion of the national specialty examination in speech-language pathology, and a clinical fellowship (professional experience year).

MEETING EDUCATIONAL AND CLINICAL REQUIREMENTS

The graduate program at the 淫妻社 Speech-Language Pathology is an on-site program with limited course work offered virtually for all students enrolled in the program. The program includes five semesters of coursework that result in 62 credit hours of coursework. All coursework and clinical experience are designed so students can meet the knowledge and skills requirements for the ASHA Certification of Clinical Competence (speech-language pathology). Click here to view the program-level and course-level Student Learning Outcomes.

Available Certifications 听听

There are three professional credentials available which, in part, require a graduate degree and the completion of specific course work and practicum experiences offered by our speech-language pathology program. Each of the credentials also prescribes the applicant to meet other requirements as well as the educational and clinical experiences offered by our program. 听听

Certificate of Clinical Competence听听

The Certificate of Clinical Competence in speech language-pathology is offered by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. This national certification is recommended for all students and is invaluable when moving from state to state.

The Certificate of Clinical Competence requires specific course work in the normal bases of speech, language and hearing, and in the evaluation and treatment of disorders of communication as well as a graduate degree. Additional requirements in the provision of supervised services in the evaluation and treatment of speech, language, hearing and swallowing disorders in adults and children is also required. In addition, a national examination (the speech-language pathology specialty examination), the PRAXIS, must be passed with a score of 600 or higher. Finally, a Clinical Fellowship Year, with continued supervision and support, is required during the first year of employment as a speech-language pathologist.听听

Licensure as a School Speech-Language Pathologist

The school speech-language pathology licensure is recommended by the University to meet requirements by the state of Ohio. Michigan eligibility for working in the schools is linked to the CCC-SLP. To meet the course work and practicum requirements to be eligible for employment in the public school system in Ohio, the student must meet the University requirements for an education focus in speech-language pathology.

These requirements may include specific course work in education as well as courses in disabilities studies, learning disabilities, and American Sign Language. In addition, an extensive practicum experience in the public school setting is obtained.听 A score of 170 is required on the PRAXIS examination.听听

Certification Advice

Depending upon course work decisions, students may meet the educational and clinical requirements for various professional credentials. We recommend students interested in obtaining the school speech-language pathologist licensure begin their educational focus during the undergraduate program.

All students who follow the advice of their Program Graduate advisor and successfully complete the Plan of Study will meet the educational and clinical requirements for both the Certificate of Clinical Competence awarded by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and for state of Ohio licensure in speech-language pathology. Since Michigan recognizes CCC-SLP, graduates should also be eligible for licensure in that state.

The Plan of Study leading to the master's degree and meeting the requirements for ASHA CCCs, state licensure, and/or licensure as a school speech-language pathologist will be unique to each individual student depending upon the undergraduate background and the student's goals.

The following plan of study is based on an equivalent background to the undergraduate Speech-Language Pathology curriculum at the 淫妻社. The expected undergraduate preparation is located online on the Advising page (see Advising tab on the left). Students who do not have an equivalent undergraduate background may be required to take additional course work or practicum experiences to meet the minimum standards for the professional credentials.

Comprehensive graduate project

All graduate students will complete a comprehensive graduate project by the time they graduate. Students in their first year will be assigned an advisor who will guide them through the project. There are several options for the project. Examples include: 1) research, 2) clinical-based projects, or 3) a clinical or technical demonstration.

For detailed information about the program, policies and procedures, and the Plan of study, see the Graduate Handbook听

Interested applicants should review the Admission Requirements

Graduate Advising

Graduate advisors are individually assigned when students begin the graduate program. If you have general advising questions, please email SLPGradProgram@utoledo.edu.

You may also contact Dr. An Dinh with questions:
Dr. An Dinh
HH2028
419.530.4065
An.Dinh@utoledo.edu