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Criteria to Progress to the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology Program
Criteria to Progress to the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology Program
Successful completion of the Bachelor’s degree in Communication Disorders (CMD) with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, a minimum GPA in the required major courses of 3.0, and no required course grade below a “C.” Note that no more than one course required for the major may be retaken; this course may not be retaken more than once. Communication Disorders prerequisite courses include:
CMD 200 Introduction to Communication Disorders
CMD 201 Introduction to Communication Disorders Lab
CMD 210 Phonetics
CMD 215 Leadership in Healthcare
CMD 300 Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Swallowing
CMD 310 Introduction to Audiology
CMD 315 Hearing Science
CMD 320 Speech Science
CMD 330 Development of Language
CMD 335 Cultural and Structural Linguistics
CMD 340 Neurological Bases of Communication and Swallowing
CMD 350 Introduction to Clinical Methods and Observation
CMD 351 Introduction to Clinical Methods and Observation Lab
Successful completion (no grade below a C) of all required supporting coursework in the CMD major including:
Concepts in Biology I Lecture (BI 111)
Concepts in Biology I Lab (BI 113)
Physics of Sound (PY 103)
Elementary Statistics (MA 131)
Introduction to Psychology (PS 110)
Child Development Psychology (PS 252)
Introduction to Research in Health Science (HS 204)
Professional Interactions in Healthcare Settings (HS 309)
Education in the U.S. (ED 302)
Introduction to Exceptionalities (ED 301)
Completion and documentation of a minimum of 25 hours of guided observation of an ASHA-certified speech-language pathologist or ASHA-certified audiologist prior to enrollment in the graduate program.
Submission of one of the following standardized tests (ACT, SAT, GRE, Praxis I) prior to matriculation into the graduate program
Because this program can lead to CT State Department of Education certification as an SLP, a basic skills test in reading, writing, and math (e.g., SAT, ACT, Praxis Core, GRE) is required with no minimum score or expiration date on when the exam was taken. This is a Connecticut State Department of Education requirement. The program highly encourages students to pursue the CT certification, even if not planning on working in a school at the time of graduation. School systems are the number one employer of licensed SLPs.
Successful development and demonstration of interpersonal, professional and critical-thinking skills and as evidenced by:
A letter of attestation of potential to be successful in the SLP graduate program from a SHU faculty member who has had the student in class and an employer/ coach/ supervisor (submitted by September 15 one year prior to matriculation into the program)
Documentation of professional skills in at least three classes (submitted by September 15 one year prior to matriculation into the graduate program)
Successful demonstration of collaboration and problem-solving skills during a mock problem-based learning session (completed by September 15 one year prior to matriculation into the graduate program)
Successful demonstration of understanding of the SLP program mission and profession as evidenced by submission of a reflection statement (submitted by September 15 one year prior to matriculation into the graduate program)