Graduate

Sample Curriculum

Initial Plan of Study

Students are assigned to an Initial Plan of Study (IPS) which specifies the sequence for completing the first two semesters of required core academic coursework (Fall, Spring) and the clinical practica for the first three semesters (Clinic I, Clinic II, Clinic III).

A sample IPS sequence is shown below:

Semester 1 Fall (12 credit hours):
SPA 5204 Advanced Clinical Phonology (3 credits)
SPA 5403 Language Learning in School-Age Years (3 credits)
SPA 5552 Diagnostic Principles & Practices (3 credits)
SPA6505 Clinic I - Practicum Prep (3 credits)

Semester 2 Spring (12 credit hours):
SPA 6225 Advanced Fluency Disorders (3 credits)
SPA 6410 Aphasia (3 credits)
SPA 6565 Dysphagia (3 credits)
SPA 6505 Clinic II Practicum (3 credits)

Semester 3 Summer (8 credit hours):
SPA 6211 Advanced Vocal Disorders (3 credits)
SPA 6805 Research Procedures in Communication Sciences & Disorders (3 credits)
SPA 6505 Clinic III Practicum (2 credits)

Advanced Plan of Study

An Advanced Plan of Study (APS), specifying the sequence for completing the remaining required core academic coursework and specialty courses in Semesters 4-6 and the clinical practica for Year 2 (Advanced Practicum, Externship I and Externship II), is developed for each student.

A sample APS is shown below:

Semester 4 Fall (11 credit hours):
SPA 6559 Alternative and Augmentative Communication (3 credits)
SPA 6571 Ethical Practice Issues in CSD (2 credits)
SPA 6505 Externship I (6 credits)

Semester 5 Spring (12 credit hours):
SPA xxxx Specialty Course 1 (3 credits)
SPA xxxx Specialty Course 2 (3 credits)
SPA 6505 Advanced Practicum (4 credits)

Semester 6 Summer (9 credit hours):
SPA xxxx Specialty Course 3 (3 credits)
SPA 6505 Externship II (6 credits)