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Contact Information:

Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
414 E. Clark Street
Vermillion, SD 57069
phone: 605-677-5474
fax: 605-677-5767
dcom@usd.edu

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Last Modified: 06/24/09

Masters (MA) Program in Speech-Language Pathology (Residential)

The  USD Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders MA Program in Speech-Language Pathology is a two-year, postbaccalaureate program consisting of coursework and on-site clinical practica, followed by two semesters of full-time, external internship placements. Clinical experiences at the USD Scottish Rite Speech, Language, and Hearing Clinic, the Sioux Falls Scottish Rite Children’s Clinic, and our affiliates include comprehensive diagnostic and rehabilitative speech and language services with individuals aged infant through elderly. The MA program in SLP at USD provides students with the scientific and clinical knowledge and skills needed for the practice of speech-language pathology in an environment that values teaching and clinical excellence and mentorship. The program accepts admissions in both the fall and spring semesters. Admission into the program is competitive. Applications are due October 15 for admission into the following spring semester and February 1 for admission into the following fall semester.

Undergraduate prerequisites for entry into the USD MA Program in SLP for students with undergraduate degrees in a discipline other than Communication Sciences and Disorders.

DCOM 131                   Introduction To Communication Sciences and Disorders
DCOM 211                   Phonetics
DCOM 212                   Language Development
DCOM 221                   Audiology
DCOM 224                   Speech Science
DCOM 421                   Hearing Science
                                  Biological Science and Physical Science                                             

Required Courses for the Masters Degree in SLP effective Fall, 2009
Prefix       Number               Description            Credit Hours

DCOM    423/523*       Aural Rehabilitation - 3
DCOM    432/532*       Disorders of Phonology/Articulation - 3
DCOM    433/533*       Voice Disorders - 3
DCOM    434/534*       Augmentative and Alternative Communication - 3
DCOM    435/535*       Language Disorders in Children - 3
DCOM    437/537*       Advanced Language Disorders -  3
DCOM    710               Professional Issues I - 1
DCOM    711               Professional Issues II -  1
DCOM    724               Advanced Communication Science - 3
DCOM    730               Central Auditory Processing Disorders - 3
DCOM    731               Fluency Disorders -  3
DCOM    732               Craniofacial Anomalies - 3
DCOM    733               Neuromotor Speech Disorders -  3
DCOM    734               Acquired Disorders of Language and Cognition -  3
DCOM    736               Diagnosis in Speech and Language Disorders - 3
DCOM    737               Dysphagia -  3
DCOM    787               Theories and Methods of Grad Study - 3
DCOM    595               Clinical Practicum - 2-6
DCOM    596               Field Experience -  3-6
DCOM    794               Internship (2 semesters) - 8-12 each

*unless completed at the undergraduate level

SAMPLE SLP MA SEQUENCE – STUDENTS ENTERING IN FALL SEMESTER, 2009

NOTE: Summer offerings alternate over a three-year cycle, depending upon the distance program rotation. Therefore, although number of courses taken per semester and sequencing of core foundation courses remain the same from year to year, specific semester schedules will differ for students entering in subsequent years. Additional courses (e.g., Aural Rehabilitation, Language Disorders in Children, Disorders of Phonology/Articulation) may be required depending upon undergraduate preparation.

Courses with an asterisk * will be offered via distance at the same time.

Fall 09  11 credits
DCOM 710 Professional Issues I
DCOM 734 Acquired Disorders of Language and Cognition
DCOM 736 Diagnostics
DCOM 787 Research Methods
DCOM 595/596 Clinic/Fieldwork 1 credit

Spring 10   13 credits
DCOM 711 Professional Issues II
DCOM 731 Fluency
DCOM 733 Neuromotor
DCOM 534 Augmentative Alternative Communication
*DCOM 537 Advanced Language Disorders
Clinic Diagnostics and Screenings

Summer 10    12 credits
DCOM 737 Dysphagia-June
*DCOM 730 Central Auditory Processing Disorders-May
*DCOM 732 Craniofacial Anomalies-July
DCOM 595/596 – Clinic/Fieldwork 3 credits

Fall 10    8 credits
DCOM 724 Advanced Communication Science
DCOM 533 Voice
DCOM 595/596 Clinic/Fieldwork  2 credits

Spring   '11   Internship
Summer '11 Internship

SAMPLE SLP MA SEQUENCE – STUDENTS ENTERING IN SPRING SEMESTER, 2010

Spring 10  11 credits
DCOM 534 Augmentative Alternative Communication
DCOM 711 Professional Issues II
DCOM 731 Fluency
*DCOM 537 Advanced Language Disorders
DCOM 595/596 Clinic/Fieldwork  1 credit

Summer 10 5 credits
DCOM 730 Central Auditory Processing Disorders-May
DCOM 595/596 Clinic/Fieldwork 3 credits

Fall 10  16 credits
DCOM 710 Professional Issues I
DCOM 724 Advanced Communication Science
*DCOM 734 Acquired Disorders of Language and Cognition
DCOM 736 Diagnostics
DCOM 787 Research Methods
DCOM 533 Voice
Clinic Diagnostics and Screenings

Spring 11  8 credits
DCOM 733 Neuromotor
DCOM 732 Craniofacial Anomalies
DCOM 595/596 Clinic/Fieldwork  2 credits

Summer 11  3 credits
DCOM 737 Dysphagia-May

Summer 11 (immediatley following Dysphagia) Internship

Fall 11  Internship