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The Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program at University of the Pacific provides academic and clinical training to prepare students for careers as speech-language pathologists. The program offers both full-time and accelerated course schedules. Students gain clinical experience in the on-campus clinic as well as off-campus externship sites. Graduates of the program will be eligible for the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology and California licensure in Speech-Language Pathology.

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Grad Program Sheet-Speech-Lang Path v2010-07b

The Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program at University of the Pacific provides academic and clinical training to prepare students for careers as speech-language pathologists. The program offers both full-time and accelerated course schedules. Students gain clinical experience in the on-campus clinic as well as off-campus externship sites. Graduates of the program will be eligible for the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology and California licensure in Speech-Language Pathology.

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Speech-Language Pathology

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS MASTER OF SCIENCE IN


• Accel erated Programs: SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY
15- Month Accel erated M.S. Pro gram –
for students wi th a Bachel or’ s Degree
Study and research in the department focus on normal and abnormal speech,
i n Speech-Language Pat hol ogy
language and hearing processes. Students are prepared for professional careers in the
24- Month Accel erated Program – for
students wi th a Bachel or’ s Degree i n field of Speech-Language Pathology.
another maj or
Clinical experience which supplements the students’ academic preparation is
• Cl ass si ze of 25 − 30 students
obtained in the University’s Speech, Hearing and Language Center, Scottish Rite
• Emphasi s on cl i ni cal skil ls
Language Center, hospitals, clinics and schools. The program is designed to provide
• Ful l -ti me externshi p i n a geographi c
l ocation of the student’ s preference academic, clinical, and research experiences leading to the Master of Science degree,
(upon program approval ) the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology and California
• SMART cl assrooms wi th wi rel ess licensure in Speech-Language Pathology. Students may also qualify for the California
i nternet
Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential.
• 18 hi gh-t ech cl i ni cal therapy rooms
• Advanced speec h sci ence resear ch The Master’s degree program in Speech-Language Pathology is accredited by the
equi pment Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language-Hearing
• Extensi ve cli ni c materi al s room Association.
• Ful l y operati onal audiol ogy cli ni c

University of the Pacific, Office of Graduate Studies


3601 Pacific Ave. Stockton, CA 95211
209.946.2765
www.Pacific.edu/Graduate
Graduate Course Offerings Admission Requirements
SLPA 201 Professional Issues .................................................... 1 • The Graduate Record Examination -

SLPA 205 Neurological Disorders-Assessment ............................. 3 recommended scores: verbal, not less
than 400; quantitative, not less than
SLPA 209 Language Disorders II ................................................ 3
CONTACT 400; combined verbal and quantitative,
SLPA 211 Language Disorders III ................................................ 3
not less than 900; writing, not less
INFORMATION SLPA 213 Advanced Clinical Audiology ...................................... 3
than a 4.0
DEPARTMENT OF SPEECH- SLPA 215 Aural Rehabilitation. ................................................... 3
• Three letters of recommendation and
LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY SLPA 217 Voice Disorders. ........................................................ 3 resumé if available
SLPA 219 Phonological Disorders. .............................................. 3
• A 3.0 MINIMUM GPA calculated on the
Tel 209.946.2381
SLPA 221 Motor Speech Disorders ............................................ 2 last 60 units overall
Fax 209.946.2647 SLPA 222 Neurological Disorders – Treatments ............................ 3 • A well-written letter of intent/interest for
[email protected] SLPA 225 Public School Issues ................................................... 1 pursuing the degree
SLPA 229 Dysphagia/Swallowing Disorders . ................................ 3

OFFICE OF GRADUATE SLPA 231 Augmentative/Alternative Communication ..................... 2 Degree Requirements


STUDIES SLPA 233 Cleft Palate & Syndromes ........................................... 2 Students must successfully complete all
SLPA 237 Managed Care .......................................................... 1 academic requirements, as well as required
Director of Graduate
SLPA 241 Research Methods...................................................... 3 clinical practicum requirements. A
Operations: prerequisite to participation in the clinical
SLPA 245 Disorders of Fluency ................................................... 2
practicum is admission to degree candidacy
Cerena Sweetland-Gil, MA SLPA 285 Colloquium in Speech-Language Pathology ................... 2
and/or permission of the departmental
SLPA 287a Internship in Speech and Hearing ............................ 2-4
Phone 209.946.2765 faculty. Each student must demonstrate
SLPA 287b Fieldwork in Speech and Hearing ................................ 2
clinical competence as well as academic
[email protected] SLPA 288 Externship .............................................................. 3-9 success.
SLPA 289a/b Advanced Clinic ......................................................... 1
Clinical competence means:
SLPA 291 Independent Graduate Study .................................... 1-4
• Identify individuals with communication
SLPA 293 Special Topics. ....................................................... 1-4 handicaps
SLPA 297 Graduate Research ................................................. 1-4
• Perform comprehensive evaluation of
SLPA 299 Thesis Project ........................................................ 1-6 individuals with communication handicaps

• Effect positive changes in the


Additional Degree Requirements communication skills of individuals with

The following courses are not prerequisites for admittance to the program; communication handicaps

however, they will need to be completed prior to graduation (often taken as • Relate effectively to clients, their families
part of a student’s general education requirements): and fellow professionals.

• A child development course Assessment of these competencies will be

• A psychology or sociology course made by the faculty before recommending


award of the degree.
• A biology course

• A statistics course

• A physical science course (e.g. chemistry or physics)

Apply online at
http://go.Pacific.edu/GradApply
www.Pacific.edu
Version 2010-07b

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