<MS Program
Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology
Plan of Study
All graduate student in the Master’s of Speech Language Pathology are required to
complete a minimum of 54 credit hours of graduate study. The course requirements include
Speech-Language Pathology Graduate Courses:
5005 (Research in Speech-Language Pathology)
5020 (Seminar in Articulation)
5025 (Stuttering Research and Remediation)
5028 (Language Disorders in Children)
5030 (Speech-Language Pathology Diagnostics, Birth-Five)
5042 (Voice Disorders)
5060 (Augmentative/Alternative Communication)
5061 (Seminar in Oropharyngeal Involvement)
5070 (Seminar in the Profession)
5076 (Clinical Practicum)
5077 (Audiology for the Speech-Language Pathologist)
5081 (Internship, School Site)
5086 (Internship, Medical Site)
5091 (Research Projects)
5150 (Seminar in Aphasia and Motor Speech Disorders)
5152 (Seminar in Cognition and Related Communication Disorders)
Full requirements can be found in our ULM Course Catalog- http://catalog.ulm.edu/index.php
RECOMMENDED SEQUENCE OF CLASSES FOR FALL ADMITS
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Fall Year 1
SPLP 5020 Articulation (1st 8 Weeks)
SPLP 5005 Research (2nd 8 Weeks)
SPLP 5028 Language Disorders in Children
SPLP 5150 Seminar in Aphasia and Motor Speech Disorders
SPLP 4090 (if necessary) Neurophysiology
SPLP 5076 (1) Clinic Site I (1 Client)
Total = 13 hours (16)
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Spring Year 1
SPLP 5152 Seminar in Cognition and Related Communication Disorders
SPLP 5030 Language 0-5 Years: Diagnostics
SPLP 5077 Audiology for the SLP
SPLP 5091 (1) Research Project
SPLP 5152 Seminar in Cognition and Related Communication Disorders
SPLP 5076 (2) Clinic Site (2 Clients)
Total = 15 hours
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Summer 1 Year 1
SPLP 5060 Aug./Alt. Communication
SPLP 5076 (2) Clinic Site I (1 client)
Total = 5 hours
Summer 2 Year 1
SPLP 5070 Professional Issues
SPLP 5076 (2) Clinic Site I (1 Client)
Total = 5 hours
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Fall Year 2
SPLP 5042 Voice Disorders
SPLP 5061 Oropharyngeal Involvement
SPLP 5076 Clinic Site I (3 hours) 3-4 Clients
Total = 9 hours
Apply for internship
Register for graduation for spring semester
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Winter Session Year 2
SPLP 5081 School Internship = 8 weeks intensive (4) Total = 4 hours (Begin December
and continue into January/February).
Spring Year 2
SPLP 5086 Medical Internship = 8 Weeks intensive (4) Total = 4 hours
Comprehensive Exam
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This is a recommended sequence and may require modification based on individual student
needs. No program will be shorter than recommended though some may be longer. Internship
applications are accepted only after successful completion of SPLP 5076 requirement
and faculty vote. Placement for SPLP 5081 and SPLP 5086 are assigned by the Internship
Coordinator. Local placement is not guaranteed. Students will register for each semester
of SPLP 5076 in the Summer 1 and Summer 2. Needs for summer SPLP 5076 will be determined
in the prior spring semester. Meetings with your major advisor are required each semester.
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Clinical Requirements
Masters students are required to register for clinical practicum every semester of
study (spring admits do not have clinical practicum during the first fall). Students
must complete a minimum of 325 clock hours of clinical practicum at the graduate level.
Students should refer to the Clinical Education Handbook for additional requirements
and policies related to clinical practicum.
Comprehensive Examination Requirement
All students must pass the Comprehensive Examination process for this Master’s degree
program. Please see the program handbook for complete details.
Speech-Language Pathology