Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology

Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology is a Masters program taught at St. Ambrose University, USA. Intake: Fall. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (2 year program) options.

The Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology prepares students to support people with communication and swallowing disorders. Students study communication modalities, cognitive and social aspects of communication, and articulation. The program also covers prevention, assessment, and intervention for communication and swallowing disorders, including speech, language, cognitive-communication, dysphagia, and augmentative and alternative communication across settings and ages.

Students complete a total of 60 credits. Clinical experience starts in the first semester, with a year of clinical experience and two full-time internships: a child internship and an adult internship. The program includes a graduate research project, a service learning presentation on the intersection of speech-language pathology and social justice, and an evidence-based capstone paper. Year 1 is on campus; year 2 allows flexible location with accompanying courses online. Students also complete research experiences and service learning experiences.

The program includes practice that can support licensure in any state and provides assistance with the licensure process for any state. Students may also gain visual phonics certification in See the Sound Visual Phonics. Interprofessional experience is built through training and clinics with SAU students in OT, PT, and social work. There is also an opportunity to study abroad in Ecuador.

The minimum requirements for admission in Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology at St. Ambrose University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by St. Ambrose University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by St. Ambrose University as pre-requiste for admission in Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Prerequisites for the MSLP program

• Bachelor's degree or the equivalent from an accredited college or university
• An overall GPA of 2.85 or higher at the time of application, as verified by CSDCAS, and at the time of enrollment in the program.
• A GPA of 3.0 or higher in courses directly related to the study of communication sciences and disorders at the time of application and at the time of enrollment in the program.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the biological sciences, physical sciences, statistics, and the social/behavioral sciences. Acceptable biology courses include content in human

Traditional path for college seniors and graduates

• Submit all materials through the CSDCAS centralized application service.
• Include official grade transcripts from all colleges and universities you have attended
• Provide 3 letters of recommendation
• Complete a writing sample in response to a prompt
• Eligible applicants will be contacted by MSLP Program's Admissions Committee to schedule an interview.
• Interviews occur in February or March.
• GRE scores are not required for admission

Early admission for high school students (automatic, conditional admission)

• Complete 6 hours of observation with a nationally certified speech-language pathologist(s) before starting their undergraduate program
• Personal statement describing interest in speech-language pathology
• 3.0 unweighted high school GPA
• A letter of reference from a high school teacher or employer

Ongoing requirements for conditional admission (high school)

• Complete all remaining undergraduate coursework with a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
• Complete all MSLP undergraduate prerequisite coursework with a 3.0 GPA and no grades lower than C in the four general education prerequisite courses
• Complete all general education and major requirements
• Actively participate in regular advising visits
• Participate in pre-SLP advising
• Complete an additional 19 hours of observation with a nationally certified speech-language pathologist prior to starting the MSLP program
• Complete a program application through CSDCAS in the Fall semester of your senior year

Early admission for freshmen and sophomores (automatic, conditional admission)

• Complete 6 hours of observation with a nationally certified speech-language pathologist
• Prepare a personal statement describing your interest in speech-language pathology
• Attain a 3.0 cumulative GPA

Ongoing requirements for conditional admission (college freshmen and sophomores)

• Complete all remaining undergraduate coursework with a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
• Complete all MSLP prerequisite coursework with a 3.0 GPA and no grades lower than C in the 4 general education prerequisite courses
• Complete all general education and major requirements
• Actively participate in regular advising visits
• Participate in pre-SLP advising
• Complete an additional 19 hours of observation with a nationally certified speech-language pathologist prior to starting the MSLP program
• Complete a program application through CSDCAS in the Fall semester of your senior year

Please check detail of study units at http://www.sau.edu/academic-programs/masters/health-sciences/ms-speech-language-pathology/

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