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Graduate Catalog - University of Central Oklahoma

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<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Central</strong> <strong>Oklahoma</strong><br />

Program:<br />

Major:<br />

Speech/Language Pathology<br />

Speech-Language Pathology<br />

Major Code: 3730<br />

Degree: Master <strong>of</strong> Science (M.S.)<br />

Department Advanced Pr<strong>of</strong>essional & Special Svcs.<br />

College Education and Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Studies<br />

<strong>Graduate</strong> Coordinator/Advisor: Dr. Scott McLaughlin<br />

E-Mail Address:<br />

smclaughlin@uco.edu<br />

Office Address: LIB 162<br />

Phone Number: 405-974-5297<br />

Speech-Language Pathology, M.S.<br />

The Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology is<br />

designed to complete the academic and practical preparation<br />

<strong>of</strong> individuals seeking the pr<strong>of</strong>essional credentials for<br />

working with persons who exhibit disordered communication.<br />

The program is designed to prepare individuals to serve in a<br />

variety <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essional settings and with a variety <strong>of</strong> populations.<br />

Completion <strong>of</strong> the program satisfies requirements for<br />

the <strong>Oklahoma</strong> State Department teaching certificate, the<br />

<strong>Oklahoma</strong> Board <strong>of</strong> Examiners license, and the American<br />

Speech-Language-Hearing Association Certificate <strong>of</strong> Clinical<br />

Competence in Speech-Language Pathology. This program<br />

is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation <strong>of</strong> the<br />

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.<br />

Basic courses in normal and disordered human communication,<br />

completed either as part <strong>of</strong> the undergraduate major<br />

or as graduate prerequisites, must precede application for<br />

admission to the graduate program. Upon admission to the<br />

graduate program, students complete graduate level courses<br />

to further their understanding <strong>of</strong> normal and disordered human<br />

communication. Ultimately, students apply this knowledge in<br />

accumulating a minimum number <strong>of</strong> practicum clock hours<br />

representing experiences with a variety <strong>of</strong> disorders, settings<br />

and populations.<br />

Application Deadline: January 31 to be considered for the<br />

following summer semester. In order for an application to be<br />

considered, all items must be received by or postmarked no later<br />

than January 31. This program begins in the summer semester.<br />

Admission Requirements<br />

Submit the following items to the Jackson College <strong>of</strong> <strong>Graduate</strong><br />

Studies (JCGS) Nigh <strong>University</strong> Center, 100 N. <strong>University</strong><br />

Dr., Nigh <strong>University</strong> Center, Rm. 404, Edmond, OK 73034.<br />

1. Paper or online application for admission (www.uco.edu/<br />

graduate/admissions.html).<br />

2. Official copies <strong>of</strong> undergraduate and graduate transcripts<br />

from each institution attended with all degrees posted. All<br />

transcripts must be from accredited institutions. Undergraduate<br />

transcripts must show:<br />

<strong>Graduate</strong> <strong>Catalog</strong>, 2012 - 2013<br />

College: Education and Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Studies<br />

a. A minimum 2.75 GPA overall or 2.75 GPA in the last<br />

60 hours attempted.<br />

b. Completion <strong>of</strong> the following prerequisites: SLP 4003,<br />

SLP 4724, SLP 4014, SLP 4143, SLP 4223, SLP<br />

4054, and SLP 4673, earning a minimum GPA <strong>of</strong> 3.00<br />

with no grade below a “C”.<br />

3. Submit the following documents to the Speech-Language<br />

pathology department, postmarked by January 31 st :<br />

a. Program application<br />

b. Official transcripts<br />

c. Three (3) recommendations (must be completed on<br />

SLP program form)<br />

4. Students with a native language other than English<br />

must submit evidence <strong>of</strong> English language pr<strong>of</strong>iciency.<br />

See Admission to <strong>Graduate</strong> Studies section - English<br />

Language Pr<strong>of</strong>iciency.<br />

Graduation Requirements<br />

Required Courses................................................ 46 Hours<br />

Course Course Course Title<br />

Prefix No.<br />

PTE 5013 Foundations <strong>of</strong> Educational Research<br />

SLP 5112 Speech Hearing Science<br />

SLP 5232 Comm. Disorders Infant/Toddler<br />

SLP 5243 Diagnostic Methods in SLP<br />

SLP 5252 Advanced Normal Lang. Development<br />

SLP 5262 Advanced Language Disorders<br />

SLP 5282 Advanced Articulation Disorders<br />

SLP 5292 Aphasia II<br />

SLP 5302 Augmentative Communication<br />

SLP 5332 Legal Aspects in SLP<br />

SLP 5343 Dysphagia<br />

SLP 5352 Cleft Palate<br />

SLP 5363 Aphasia I<br />

SLP 5372 Neuroscience in SLP<br />

SLP 5900 Practicum (minimum 5 hours)<br />

SLP 5900 Practicum (Public School – 3 credit hours)<br />

SLP 5900 Practicum (Medical Setting – 4 credit hours)<br />

SLP 5950 Internship - Evaluating Clinical Effectiveness<br />

(2 credit hours)<br />

TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED................................46 HOURS<br />

93

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