Graduate Catalog - University of Central Oklahoma
Graduate Catalog - University of Central Oklahoma
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