Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Utah State University’s speech-language pathology program results in a Master’s of Arts (MA) or Master’s of Science (MS) in Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education with a specialization in Speech-Language Pathology. This post-baccalaureate degree is part of the Western Regional Graduate Exchange program (WRGP). The program in speech-language pathology is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Students graduate prepared for employment in educational and healthcare settings and eligible for national certification and state licensure.

The two-year program consists of 55-58 credit hours across six semesters of full-time academic and clinical study beginning with a summer semester. Students complete a Plan B thesis project or Plan C comprehensive exam. Students must take the ASHA national exam (Educational Testing Service-Praxis test) and notify the department of Praxis results to graduate. The degree is offered in Campus and Outreach tracks.

To be accepted in the master’s degree program, students must have a bachelor’s degree in Communicative Disorders or the equivalent undergraduate prerequisite courses from USU or another regionally accredited university program.  Admission is on a competitive basis.

For further information on Campus and Outreach tracks, course sequence, admission requirements, and other program features, see SLP graduate program and COMDDE Policies.

• COMD 6020 - Language Assessment and Intervention for School-age Children and Adolescents 3
• COMD 6030 - Disorders of Fluency-Stuttering 3
• COMD 6050 - Professional Practice in Speech-Language Pathology 2
• COMD 6100 - Advanced Clinical Practicum in Speech-Language Pathology 1-4 (7 credits required for Campus, 1 credit for Outreach)
• COMD 6120 - Adult Language Disorders 3
• COMD 6130 - Neural Bases of Communication and Motor Speech Disorders 3
• COMD 6140 - Dysphagia 1-3 (3 credits required)
• COMD 6150 - Phonological Assessments and Intervention 3
• COMD 6200 - Internship in Public Schools-Speech-Language Pathology 1-5 (5 credits required for Campus, 14 credits for Outreach)
• COMD 6220 - Severe Communication Impairments 1-3
• COMD 6230 - Introduction to Research in Communicative Disorders 3
• COMD 6250 - Birth to Five Language Intervention 3
• COMD 6300 - Externship in Speech-Language Pathology 1-12 (13 credits for Campus, 10 credits for Outreach)
• COMD 6810 - Voice, Resonance, and Craniofacial Disorders 1-4

• Choice of:

• COMD 6930 - Comprehensive Examination in Speech-Language Pathology 1
• COMD 6970 - Thesis 1-7 (2 credits required)