MSLP Academic Curriculum

OVERVIEW

The MSLP program offers a five-semester master’s degree in speech-language pathology during which time students acquire the knowledge and skills needed for the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech-Language Pathology.  The program is full-time only and the vast majority of classes are conducted live/in-person.  Please see the academic curriculum below.

The academic curriculum is designed to meet all requirements for breadth and depth of content in normal and disordered human communication and feeding/swallowing skills across the life span. Each course has been designed to address accreditation and certification requirements.

It should be noted that normal human communication processes will be addressed primarily in prerequisite courses. The graduate curriculum focuses primarily on prevention, and assessment and management of communication and feeding/swallowing disorders.

Students will be involved in prevention activities through service-learning projects and activities.

MASTER OF SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY CURRICULUM

YEAR ONE

Fall …………………………………………………………………… 15 hours

SLP 530 Speech Sound Disorders (2)
SLP 531 School-Age Language Disorders (3)
SLP 537 Speech and Hearing Sciences (3) [Online]
SLP 546 Early Intervention for Infants and Toddlers: A Collaborative Approach (3)
SLP 547 Neurology of Speech-Language and Hearing (3)
SLP 550 Clinical Practicum I (1)

Spring ………………………………………………………………… 16 hours

SLP 542 Autism Spectrum Disorder (2)
SLP 543 Craniofacial Anomalies (2) [Online]
SLP 561 Dysphagia (3)
SLP 591 Motor Speech Disorders (2)
SLP 571 Aural Rehabilitation (3) [Online]
SLP 575 Adult Language Disorders (3)
SLP 580 Clinical Practicum II (1)

Summer ……………………………………………………………… 10 hours

SLP 545 Introduction to Multicultural Issues (1)
SLP 567 Research Methods I (3)
SLP 595 Medical Aspects of Speech-Language Pathology (1)
SLP 601 Clinical Practicum III (3)
SLP 607 Augmentative and Alternative Communication (1)
SLP 610 Professional Issues and Ethics (1)

 

YEAR TWO

Fall …………………………………………………………………… 12 hours

SLP 615 Voice Disorders (3)
SLP 617 Fluency Disorders (3) [Online]
SLP 620 Clinical Practicum IV (5)
SLP 630 Research Methods II: Capstone Project (2)

Spring ………………………………………………………………… 10 hours

SLP 621 Clinical Practicum V (8)
SLP 630 Research Methods II: Capstone Project (1)

Total Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 63 hours

 

PRE-REQUISITE COURSE SEQUENCE

The following Speech-Language Pathology Pre-requisites must be completed (with a grade of B or higher) for admission to the FMU MSLP program.

  • SLP 501 Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanisms (3)
  • SLP 507 Speech and Language Development (3)
  • SLP 509 Introduction to Audiology (3)
  • SLP 510 Introduction to Communication Disorders (3)
  • SLP 515 Phonetics (3)
  • SLP 520 Structured Observations and Pre-Clinical Simulation Experiences: 25 to 50 clinical hours under the direct supervision of an ASHA-Certified SLP and/or Audiologist (1)

To apply for the pre-requisite course sequence at FMU:

Step 1: Go to the FMU Admissions webpage: https://gradapply.fmarion.edu/; 

Step 2: Create an account and sign in; Please be aware that you must have senior status (i.e., earned at least 87 credit hours) or have a bachelor’s degree to take these graduate level prerequisite courses; 

Step 3: Upload your driver’s license;

Step 4: Submit official transcripts and/or proof of graduation here: graduate@fmarion.edu;

Step 5: If you don’t have a bachelor’s degree yet, you must complete a Transient Form from your home institution to obtain permission to take courses at FMU.  Submit your completed Transient Form here: graduate@fmarion.edu;

Step 6: Add the following information in the appropriate boxes.

Box 1-Non-Degree

Box 2-Pre-Requisite Course, Non-Degree

Box 3-Choose Spring 2025, Summer I, or Fall 2025

CONTACT US

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