Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology

| Saint Mary’s College of Notre Dame, Indiana

An Elevated Graduate EducationAt Saint Mary’s College, a graduate degree is more than just a diploma. Many institutions can provide you with the skills and knowledge to excel at what you do. It takes a place like Saint Mary’s to combine technical know-how with leadership development and an eye toward innovation. We like to think of it as a higher form of higher education.

Through this elevated curriculum, you will learn how to better both yourself and your profession. Whether you are delivering care to those in need or using data and innovative ideas to improve your field, you will be someone known to put extra concern, focus, and leadership into everything you do.

If you’re a motivated learner who wants to take your education to new levels, then the graduate programs at Saint Mary’s College should be your learning destination.

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We prepare you to be a strong clinical practitioner and a leader in clinical supervision at the top of your field.

• Learning the latest technological advancements shows you how to provide the highest level of client care.

• Belonging to a tight-knit academic community allows you to participate in collaborative research projects with your cohort and faculty mentors.

• Experiential learning opportunities help you hone your skills through placements in settings such as schools, healthcare facilities, and Head Start programs.

• A practice-focused curriculum helps you gain invaluable clinical experience and knowledge.

Whether you want to go immediately into the workforce or further your study in a doctoral program, our speech language pathology master’s degree will help you raise your skill level and prepare you to do great things—for yourself and for some of the most underserved children and adults in the country.

Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology

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Program Requirements

CurriculumCourse Hours

CSD 501 Aural Rehabilitation 3CSD 502 Assessment 3CSD 503 Speech Sound Disorders 3CSD 505 Early Childhood Language Disorders 3CSD 506 Later Childhood Language Disorders 3CSD 508 Adult Language Disorders I 3CSD 509 Adult Language Disorders II 3CSD 510 Research Methods in Speech Language Pathology 3CSD 512 Neurology for Speech Language Pathologists 3CSD 514 Low Incidence Communication Disorders (Fluency & Voice) 3CSD 515 Low Incidence Communication Disorders II (AAC & Cleft Palate) 3CSD 516 Motor Speech Disorders 3CSD 522 Dysphagia 3CSD 524 Communication in Autism Spectrum Disorder 3CSD 525 Counseling in Communicative Disorders 2CSD 585 Clinical Practicum: On Campus 4 The practicum course will address topics such as technology, telepractice, medical speech language pathology, school-based issues, entrepreneurship, socioeconomic issues, and dementia.

CSD 587 Clinical Practicum: Off Campus 6 The practicum includes 10 weeks in education and 10 weeks in healthcare, all taking place during your fifth semester in the program.

CSD 699 Thesis Option (1 credit per semester, 3 semesters) (3)

Total Credits Required 54 (57)

Degree Details

• Five semesters, including one summer session between the first and second year

• 54 course credits, with a thesis option

• 400 hours of a supervised clinical practicum

• Completion of a thesis or passing comprehensive written and oral examinations

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Faculty Mentor Spotlight

Professor Latham works with her students to help them develop the intellectual skills necessary to make a difference in the world and become creative, innovative, and complex problem solvers. She has published in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders and the Encyclopedia of Autism Spectrum Disorders. She has also delivered multiple scholarly papers and lectures at conferences and conventions across the country and has extensive experience practicing in the field.

Areas of Expertise

Autism Spectrum DisordersEarly Language and LiteracyChild Communicative Disorders

Education

PhD, Michigan State UniversityMA, Michigan State UniversityBA, Saint Mary’s College

“Saint Mary’s speech language pathology graduate program is practical, functional, and helps students understand the complex role of a speech language pathologist in today’s professional environment. Students learn to provide services using multiple service-delivery models, and—with evidence-based practice as their guide—learn how to make meaningful differences in people’s lives.” Susan Latham, PhD

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Application Requirements

New cohorts begin each fall semester. Saint Mary’s College uses the Communication Sciences and Disorders Central Application Service (CSDCAS). To apply, visit grad.saintmarys.edu/admission-aid/apply.

Requirements include:

• Graduation from a regionally accredited undergraduate institution; the most competitive candidates will have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA in undergraduate coursework

• Successful completion of an undergraduate communication sciences and disorders major or completion of the following prerequisites:

• Introduction to Communicative Disorders

• Anatomy & Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanism

• Phonetics

• Speech & Hearing Sciences

• Language Development

• Introduction to Audiology

• Clinical Methods and Supervised Observation

• Statistics

• At least one course in the biological sciences, e.g., Introduction to Biology

• At least one course in the physical sciences, e.g., Introduction to Physics, Acoustics, etc.

• At least one course in the behavioral sciences, e.g., Developmental Psychology

• Official transcripts from every college or university attended

• GRE scores (Please use 6970, our school code for this program, when requesting your scores.)

• Three letters of recommendation

• A brief admission video submitted through the questions section of the CSDCAS application

• Personal statement

Detailed application and admission information can be found at saintmarys.edu/MSSP, including GRE score information and further guidelines about the personal statement and letters of recommendation.

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Cost

A graduate degree is an investment in your future. We know that can make navigating the financial aspects of it overwhelming. To make sure you reach your goals, we will help you identify various funding sources, analyze repayment options, and provide you with the tools you need to establish a budget and estimate costs.

The program cost for the fall 2015 entering class is $50,385 ($10,077 per semester), which includes clinical and graduate student fees and a one-time Calipso speech language pathology software fee. The cost for the fall 2016 entering class will be updated in the spring. Your tuition will not increase during your time in the program as long as you remain part of your entering cohort. For a breakdown of all associated costs and more financial aid information, visit saintmarys.edu/MSSP.

Gain clinical experience working in the on-campus Judd Leighton Speech and Language Clinic, where you will be actively engaged with clients, advanced technology, and the latest application software.

Visit UsVisiting campus is the best way to experience Saint Mary’s distinctive qualities. Meet your future professors. Take a campus tour. Walk through the Judd Leighton Speech and Language Clinic. Explore our library facilities. Speak with an admission counselor. Learn why Saint Mary’s should be your top choice for a graduate degree.

To schedule a campus visit, contact Melissa Fruscione at graduateadmission@saintmarys.edu or (574) 284-5098.

Questions?Contact Melissa Fruscione, associate director of graduate admission, at graduateadmission@saintmarys.edu or (574) 284-5098.

Learn MoreVisit saintmarys.edu/MSSP

The Master of Science in Speech

Language Pathology program is

accredited by the Higher Learning

Commission. The master’s program

in speech language pathology at

Saint Mary’s College is a Candidate

for Accreditation by the Council on

Academic Accreditation in Audiology

and Speech-Language Pathology

(CAA) of the American Speech-

Language-Hearing Association. This

is a “pre-accreditation” status with

the CAA, awarded to developing or

emerging programs for a maximum

period of five years.

Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology