Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (M.S.)

Curriculum

The professional master's curriculum is composed of 51 to 55 required course credits (quarter hours) for the first academic year, 55 to 58 required course credits for the second academic year for a total of 106 to 113 quarter credits. Clinical practica are scheduled in the second, third, fourth, and fifth quarters of the curriculum. Advanced practica, or full-time placements in healthcare or educational settings, are secured for the last two quarters of the curriculum.

The Midwestern University College of Health Sciences Speech-Language Pathology Program reserves the right to alter its curriculum as appropriate for the essential professional preparation of its students.

Total Quarter Credits in the Professional 
Program:  106-113

The total number of quarter credits is dependent upon whether a student pursues the thesis or non-thesis track.

Prerequisites are listed for those courses with such requirements.  When no prerequisite is listed in a course description, it is implied that there is no prerequisite.

Independent Research option

1.0 credit course offered in 1st year Winter, Spring, 2nd year Summer and Fall terms. Course must be taken once for all students not electing the Thesis track

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Credits

Winter Quarter 

Course Code
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Credits
Sub-Total Credits
12.00-12.50

Spring Quarter 

Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
12.00-12.50
Total Credits
106-113