<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)
5050 (Neurological Disorders I: Introduction and Identification)
5052 (Neurological Disorders II: Evaluation and Management)
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)
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 5050 Neurological Disorders I – Intro
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 5052 Neurological Disorders II
SPLP 5025 Stuttering Research and Remediation
SPLP 5030 Language 0-5 Years: Diagnostics
SPLP 5077 Audiology for the SLP
SPLP 5091 (1) Research Project
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 5076 requirement and
faculty vote. Placement for 5081 and 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 5076 will be determined in the
prior spring semester. Meetings with your major advisor are required each semester.
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RECOMMENDED SEQUENCES OF CLASSES FOR SPRING ADMITS
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Spring Year 1
SPLP 5025 Stuttering
SPLP 5030 Language 0-5
SPLP 5076 Clinic Site ( 1hr.) 1 Client
SPLP 5077 Audiology for the SLP
SPLP 5092 (Neurophysiology Directed Study if Necessary for SPLP 4090)
Total = 10 (13)
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Summer 1 Year 1
SPLP 5060 Aug/Alt Communication
SPLP 5076 Clinic Site 1 (2) 1 client
Total= 5 hours
Summer 2 Year 1
SPLP 5070 Professional Issues
SPLP 5076 Clinic Site I (2) 1 client
Total = 5 hours
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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 5050 Neurological Disorders I – Intro
SPLP 5042 Voice Disorders
SPLP 5061 Oral Pharyngeal Involvement
Total = 18 hours
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Spring Year 2
SPLP 5052 Neurological Disorders II
SPLP 5076 Clinic Site I (4) 4-5 Clients
SPLP 5091 Research Project (1)
Total = 8 hours
Apply for Internship
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Summer 1 and 2 Year 2
SPLP 5086 Medical Internship (4) 8 Weeks intensive-Enroll in 4 hours Summer 1 and
complete Internship in Summer 2
Total = 4 hours
Apply for graduation for fall semester
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Fall Year 2
SPLP 5086 School Internship (4) 8 Weeks intensive
Total = 4 hours
Comprehensive Examination
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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 5076 requirement and
faculty vote. Placement for 5081 and 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 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