Graduate Degree Program
51 Semester Hours of Graduate Academic Coursework including five semesters of clinical practicum for Completion of Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology:
Required Academic Courses: (37 Credit Hours)
- SLP 5331 Research in Communication Disorders/Evidence-Based Practice
- SLP 5432 Pediatric 1 – Assessment and Intervention 0-5
- SLP 5333 Adult 1 – Assessment and Intervention: Dysphagia
- SLP 5234 Cognitive Disorders
- SLP 5335 Fluency Disorders
- SLP 5336 Pediatric 2 – Assessment and Intervention: School-Age
- SLP 5337 Adult 2 – Neurogenic Speech/Language Disorders
- SLP 5338 Autism/Behavior Management
- SLP 5339 Voice Disorders: Assessment and Intervention Across the Lifespan
- SLP 5240 Hearing Disorders
- SLP 5241 Craniofacial Disorders
- SLP 5343 Augmentative and Alternative Communication
- SLP 5344 DEI and Multilingualism
Clinical Practicum Courses: (11 Credit Hours)
- SLP 5101
- SLP 5102
- SLP 5303
- SLP 5304
- SLP 5305
Elective Courses: (3 Credit Hours)
- SLP 5372 Problems-Projects in Speech-Language Pathology – various topics
- SPLP 5398, 5399 Thesis
Total Graduating Hours: 51 Credit Hours
Graduate electives may be taken in and outside the Program with advisor’s approval. With the thesis option, an oral defense is required. With the non-thesis option a capstone research paper, qualifying exam, and a comprehensive examination are required. All coursework used to meet M.S. degree requirements (above) must be completed within one six-year period prior to the M.S. degree award.
Individuals with a bachelor’s degree in a field other than speech-language pathology must successfully complete all pre-professional courses prior to consideration for admission to the Graduate Program in Speech-Language Pathology. Pre-professional courses must be taken in a prescribed sequence. Basic science coursework required for national certification must also be completed prior to admission. The Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology at The University of Texas at El Paso is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech- Language-Hearing Association. To apply for admission to the program or for application contact:
The Council of Academic Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders (CAPCSD) http://www.capcsd.org/csdcas-student-page/
All students applying to the Master’s Program will use the CAPCSD Centralized Application System (CSDCAS).
For financial aid material contact:
Office of Student Financial Aid
The University of Texas at El Paso
Mike Loya Academic Services Bldg Room 204
El Paso, TX 79968-0566
(915) 747-5204
financial@utep.edu
The Graduate Catalog is available at www.catalog.utep.edu/grad/
For additional information on the academic program and expectations, contact the Graduate Advisor in Speech-Language Pathology,
Amelia M. Rau, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Clinical Assistant Professor
Speech-Language Pathology Program
College of Health Sciences
University of Texas at El Paso
1101 N. Campbell St., Room 404
El Paso, TX 79902
Phone: 915-747-8724
E-mail- amrau@utep.edu
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