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Twin Cities Campus
Speech-Language-Hearing Science M.A.Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences
College of Liberal Arts
Link to a list of faculty for this program.
Contact Information
Department of Speech-Language-Hearing-Sciences, 115 Shevlin Hall, 164 Pillsbury Drive SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455 (612-624-3322; fax: 612-624-7586)
Email:
slhsgrad@umn.edu
Website: http://www.slhs.umn.edu
Along with the program-specific requirements listed below, please read the
General Information section of
this
website for requirements that apply to all major fields.
The Department of Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences offers an MA with three tracks: speech-language pathology, audiology, and speech-language-hearing sciences; however, the department only accepts MA applications for the speech-language pathology track. The speech-language pathology track focuses on meeting standards for certification as a speech-language pathologist by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. It emphasizes outcome-based learning activities that prepare graduates to interpret research findings and incorporate them into clinical practice. Coursework and clinical education focus on diagnostic, rehabilitative techniques, technology counseling approaches, and human development.
Individuals interested in pursuing an advanced degree in audiology should apply directly to the audiology AuD program. Students admitted to the AuD are eligible to apply for the MA with an audiology track.
The Speech-Language Pathology MA program is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Blvd, Rockville, MD 20850, Telephone: 800-638-8255
Accreditation
This program is accredited by American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
Program Delivery
Prerequisites for Admission
The preferred undergraduate GPA for admittance to the program
is 3.00.
Other requirements to be completed before admission:
Prerequisite coursework includes undergraduate transcript credit in physical science, biological science, social/behavioral science, and statistics.
International applicants must submit score(s) from one of the following tests:
Key to test
abbreviations
(TOEFL, IELTS, MELAB).
For an online application or for more information about graduate education admissions, see the
General Information section of this
website.
Program Requirements
Plan A: Plan A requires
44 to 50
major credits,
0 to 6
credits outside the major,
and
10
thesis credits.
The final exam is written and oral.
Plan B: Plan B requires
30 to 60
major credits and
0 to 6
credits outside the major.
The final exam is written and oral.
Plan C: Plan C requires
48 to 54
major credits and
0 to 6
credits outside the
major.
The final exam is written.
This program may be completed with a minor.
Use of 4xxx courses toward program requirements is permitted under certain conditions with adviser approval.
A minimum GPA of 2.80
is required for students to remain in good standing.
At least 1 semesters must be completed
before filing a Degree Program Form.
Related Fields
Take 6 or more credit(s) from the following:
·
ADDS 5021 - Introduction to Evidence Based Practices and the Helping Relationship
(3.0 cr)
·
CI 5451 - Teaching Reading in Middle and Secondary Grades
(3.0 cr)
·
CPSY 4302 - Infant Development
(3.0 cr)
·
CPSY 4329 - Biological Foundations of Development
(3.0 cr)
·
CPSY 4341 - Perceptual Development
(3.0 cr)
·
CPSY 4343 - Cognitive Development
(3.0 cr)
·
CSPH 5806 - Wellbeing and Resiliency for Health Professionals
(1.0 cr)
·
CSPH 5101 - Introduction to Integrative Healing Practices
(3.0 cr)
·
CSPH 5111 - Ways of Thinking about Health
(2.0 cr)
·
EPSY 5101 - Intelligence and Creativity
(3.0 cr)
·
EPSY 5112 {Inactive}
(4.0 cr)
·
EPSY 5135 - Human Relations Workshop
(4.0 cr)
·
EPSY 5400 - Special Topics in Counseling Psychology
(1.0-4.0 cr)
·
EPSY 5415 - Counseling Children and Adolescents
(3.0 cr)
·
EPSY 5451 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
·
EPSY 5461 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
·
EPSY 5609 - Infants and Toddlers with Delays/Disabilities: Family-Centered Approaches to Early Intervention
(3.0 cr)
·
EPSY 5616W - Classroom Management and Behavior Analytic Problem Solving
[WI]
(3.0 cr)
·
EPSY 5625 - Education of Infants, Toddlers, and Preschool Children with Disabilities: Introduction
(2.0 cr)
·
EPSY 5641 - Foundations of Deaf Education
(3.0 cr)
·
EPSY 5642 - Early Intervention for Infants, Toddlers and Families: Deaf and Hard of Hearing
(3.0 cr)
·
EPSY 5644 - Early Childhood Language and Literacy Development and Best Practices: Deaf and Hard of Hearing
(3.0 cr)
·
EPSY 5661 - Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorder
(3.0 cr)
·
EPSY 5663 - Assessment and Intervention for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder
(3.0 cr)
·
EPSY 5681 - Educating Preschoolers with Disabilities: Specialized Approaches and Interventions
(3.0 cr)
·
GERO 5105 - Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Aging
(2.0 cr)
·
GERO 5110 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
·
GERO 5115 {Inactive}
(1.0 cr)
·
GERO 5125 - Gerontology Service Learning
(1.0-3.0 cr)
·
HINF 5501 - US Health Care System: Information Challenges in Clinical Care
(1.0 cr)
·
KIN 8211 - Seminar: Perception and Action
(3.0 cr)
·
LING 8921 - Seminar in Language and Cognition
(3.0 cr)
·
NSCI 5101 - Neurobiology I: Molecules, Cells, and Systems
(3.0 cr)
·
NSCI 5111 - Medical Neuroscience for Graduate Students
(5.0 cr)
·
OTOL 8234 - Anatomy of the Head and Neck and Temporal Bone Dissection
(2.0 cr)
·
OTOL 8247 - Anatomy and Physiology of Hearing and Balance
(3.0 cr)
·
PHAR 5201 - Applied Medical Terminology
(2.0 cr)
·
PHAR 5207 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
·
PSY 4036 - Perceptual Issues in Visual Impairment
(3.0 cr)
·
PSY 4960 - Seminar in Psychology
(1.0-4.0 cr)
·
PSY 5014 - Psychology of Human Learning and Memory
(3.0 cr)
·
PSY 5037 - Psychology of Hearing
(3.0 cr)
·
PSY 5054 - Psychology of Language
(3.0 cr)
·
PSY 5137 - Introduction to Behavioral Genetics
(3.0 cr)
·
PSY 5205 - Applied Social Psychology
(3.0 cr)
·
PSY 5960 - Topics in Psychology
(1.0-4.0 cr)
·
PSY 8037 - Psychophysics and Audition
(3.0 cr)
·
PUBH 6370 - Social Epidemiology
(2.0 cr)
·
PUBH 6904 - Nutrition and Aging
(2.0 cr)
·
PUBH 8805 - Sociological Theory in Health Services Research
(3.0 cr)
·
SPAN 5985 - Sociolinguistic Perspectives on Spanish in the United States
(3.0 cr)
·
SLHS 5900 - Topics in SLHS
(2.0 cr)
·
SLHS 8530 - Seminar: Speech
(3.0 cr)
Program Sub-plans
A sub-plan is not required for this program.
Students may not complete the program with more than one sub-plan.
Speech-Language Pathology
This sub-plan is limited to students completing the program under Plan A or Plan C.
The speech-language pathology program emphasizes outcome-based learning activities that prepare graduates to interpret research findings and incorporate them into clinical practice. Coursework and clinical education focus on diagnostic, rehabilitative techniques, technology counseling approaches, and human development. This sub-plan is accredited by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association for certification in speech-language pathology.
Students in this sub-plan may elect the Plan A option (60-credit minimum) or the Plan C option (54-credit minimum).
Speech Language Pathology: Required Courses
SLHS 5401 - Counseling and Professional Issues
(3.0 cr)
SLHS 5502 - Voice and Cleft Palate
(3.0 cr)
SLHS 5503 - Stuttering Motor Speech Disorders
(3.0 cr)
SLHS 5504 - Evaluation and Management of Dysphagia
(3.0 cr)
SLHS 5602 - Speech Sound Disorders: Assessment and Treatment across Languages
(3.0 cr)
SLHS 5603 - Assessment and Intervention of Language Disorders in Children
(3.0 cr)
SLHS 5605 - Language and Cognitive Disorders in Adults
(3.0 cr)
SLHS 5606 - Introduction to Augmentative and Alternative Communication
(3.0 cr)
SLHS 5608 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
Clinical Education in Speech-Language Pathology
Take exactly 17 credit(s) from the following:
·
SLHS 8720 - Clinical Education in Speech-Language Pathology
(1.0-8.0 cr)
Clinical Education in Audiology
Take exactly 1 credit(s) from the following:
·
SLHS 8820 - Clinical Education in Audiology
(1.0-8.0 cr)
Plans Options for Speech-Language Pathology Track
Plan A
Take exactly 10 credit(s) from the following:
·
SLHS 8777 - Thesis Credits: Master's
(1.0-18.0 cr)
-OR-
Audiology
This sub-plan is limited to students completing the program under Plan B.
The audiology program emphasizes outcome-based learning activities that prepare graduates to interpret research findings and incorporate them into clinical practice. Coursework and clinical education focus on diagnostic, rehabilitative techniques, technology counseling approaches, and human development.
The audiology sub-plan requires a total of 60 credits, and a Plan B comprehensive written exam and a final oral examination.
Audiology Track: Required Courses
SLHS 5401 - Counseling and Professional Issues
(3.0 cr)
SLHS 5801 - Advanced Audiologic Assessment
(3.0 cr)
SLHS 5802 - Hearing Aids I
(3.0 cr)
SLHS 5803 - Pediatric Audiology
(3.0 cr)
SLHS 5804 - Cochlear Implants
(3.0 cr)
SLHS 5805 - Advanced Rehabilitative Audiology
(3.0 cr)
SLHS 5806 - Auditory Disorders in Children
(3.0 cr)
SLHS 5807 - Noise and Hearing Conservation
(3.0 cr)
SLHS 5808 - Pathophysiology of Hearing Disorders
(3.0 cr)
SLHS 8801 - Electrophysiologic Assessment of Auditory Function
(3.0 cr)
SLHS 8802 - Hearing Aids II
(3.0 cr)
SLHS 8803 - Signals and Systems in Audiology
(3.0 cr)
SLHS 8805 - Hearing Science Foundations of Audiology
(3.0 cr)
SLHS 8807 - Balance Assessment
(3.0 cr)
Laboratory Module in Audiology
Take exactly 2 credit(s) from the following:
·
SLHS 5810 - Laboratory Module in Audiology
(1.0-2.0 cr)
Clinical Research and Practice: Grand Rounds
Take exactly 4 credit(s) from the following:
·
SLHS 5820 - Clinical Research and Practice: Grand Rounds
(1.0-6.0 cr)
Clinical Foundations in Audiology
Take exactly 2 credit(s) from the following:
·
SLHS 5830 - Clinical Foundations in Audiology
(1.0-8.0 cr)
Plan B Audiology Track
Directed Research
Take exactly 4 credit(s) from the following:
·
SLHS 8994 - Directed Research
(1.0-12.0 cr)
Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences (SLHS)
This sub-plan is limited to students completing the program under Plan B.
Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences Track: Required Courses
SLHS 5401 - Counseling and Professional Issues
(3.0 cr)
SLHS 5502 - Voice and Cleft Palate
(3.0 cr)
SLHS 5503 - Stuttering Motor Speech Disorders
(3.0 cr)
SLHS 5504 - Evaluation and Management of Dysphagia
(3.0 cr)
SLHS 5602 - Speech Sound Disorders: Assessment and Treatment across Languages
(3.0 cr)
SLHS 5603 - Assessment and Intervention of Language Disorders in Children
(3.0 cr)
SLHS 5605 - Language and Cognitive Disorders in Adults
(3.0 cr)
SLHS 5606 - Introduction to Augmentative and Alternative Communication
(3.0 cr)
SLHS 5608 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
Plan B Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences Track
Directed Research
Take exactly 4 credit(s) from the following:
·
SLHS 8994 - Directed Research
(1.0-12.0 cr)
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Course Equivalencies: | Nsc 8247/Otol 8247 |
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