About the Program
Program Overview
The program in speech-language pathology is a full-time, residential, 6-semester curriculum leading to a master’s degree. This program meets the Council for Clinicial Certification [CFCC] of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association [ASHA] requirements for certification and licensing by Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (IPLA) as well as most other state agencies. The graduate program consists of a total of 69 semester hours of coursework. In the final two semesters of the program students will complete full-time clinical practicum experiences in a school and medical setting.
The Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology at Indiana State University [ISU] requires completion of graduate level coursework and clinical practicua that builds on a core of undergraduate foundation coursework. Prior to enrolling in the graduate program, students are expected to have completed coursework at the undergraduate level that provide the foundational knowledge for the advanced study of speech-language pathology. These courses include (a) Basic Sciences & Statistics consisting of coursework in: Biological Sciences; Physics or Chemistry; Statistics; Sociological/Behavioral Sciences; and (b) Human Communication Sciences, including, Anatomy & Physiology Basic to Communication; Speech & Language Development; Speech & Hearing Science; Psycholinguistics for Communication Specialists or Introduction to Linguistics; Assessment of Auditory Pathologies; Speech and Language for the Hearing Impaired These are ISU course titles, but equivalent courses taken at other universities could meet the requirements. Students with a bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from ISU will have satisfied all CFCC requirements upon completion of the master's degree. Students coming from other undergraduate programs may need to complete additional coursework as determined by the graduate advisor. Students without an undergraduate major in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Speech-Language Pathology, or equivalent that seek to apply to the graduate program will typically need to complete two semesters of full-time undergraduate work prior to beginning the graduate program.
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Learner Outcomes
When students have completed the graduate program in Communication Disorders they should be able to:
- Apply theory and anatomical, neurologic, acoustic, and physiologic bases of speech-language, and hearing sciences to the diagnosis and remediation of communication disorders.
- Read, interpret, and integrate research findings into educational and clinical applications.
- Competently administer, interpret, and report the results of evaluative instruments and procedures.
- Plan, implement, revise, and terminate treatment programs using available data.
- Solve clinical and instructional problems by forming hypotheses and systematically analyzing and interpreting data to make informed decisions.
- Communicate effectively with clients, caregivers, spouses, and professionals to obtain and share information.
- Demonstrate a philosophy of continuing education and professional development.
- Discuss issues related to professional practice and ethics.
What about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion?
"Diversity enriches us and calls us to action. We affirm that diversity in the teaching and learning process heightens our effectiveness as professionals, citizens, and social justice advocates. We continually strive to enhance a departmental culture of inclusiveness, as we engage with the different voices that comprise our local, national and global societies." Drafted by the faculty of the Department of Applied Clinical and Educational Sciences
Students from underrepresented groups attending Indiana State have many supports available. The Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion http://www.indstate.edu/inclusive-excellence coordinates the efforts of the university to be a campus of inclusive excellence.
The Charles E. Brown African American Cultural Center has been a part of ISU since 1972. Follow this link to learn more about how the center supports students of African descent https://www.indstate.edu/student-affairs/aacc The La Casita Student Resource Center and Hispanic Latino Alliance work with our Hispanic students http://www.indstate.edu/student-affairs/msp/la-casita-student-resource-center.
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Degree Requirements
Information about the courses and other degree requirements for the Master of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology can be found by clicking here.
Accreditation
The Masters of Science (M.S.) education program in speech-language pathology {residential} at Indiana State University is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
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The program is accredited through May 31, 2025.