SPHPATH:MS - Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology
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The Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology consists of 61 graduate hours. Full time enrollment is required. Students will complete six semesters in the program. Student progress will be monitored each semester by departmental faculty.
An overall GPA of 3.0 is required for graduation. A grade of “B” or higher is required for all courses in the program of study. If a student receives a grade of “B-“ or below, then that course must be retaken; however, only two courses can be repeated. Any student who earns a grade of “B-“ or lower in more than two courses will be terminated from the program.
Clinical practicum hours will be obtained in a variety of community settings. A minimum of 400 clinical clock hours are required for graduation. Passing the PRAXIS examination (162 passing score) is required for degree completion.
The program of study provides students with theoretical and clinical education to develop the competencies needed to practice as a speech-language pathologist. Upon completion of the master’s degree, the graduate will have met all academic and practicum requirements for applying for the Certificate of Clinical Competence awarded by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
The Master of Science (M.S.) in Speech-Language Pathology at Florida International University is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Blvd, Rockville, MD 20850, (301) 296-5700. Please feel free to contact the CAA if you have any questions about accreditation.
The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders requires an individual applying for the master’s degree to hold a bachelor’s degree in communication disorders or its equivalent. An applicant’s undergraduate background influences the time necessary to complete the graduate degree, as there are 10 prerequisite courses required for entrance to the graduate program via the Graduate Certificate program in CSD (28 credits). The following courses or their equivalents are required in the Graduate Certificate in CSD.
course must be repeated for a total of 12 credits in clinical practice.
Students will enroll in 1 credit of Master’s Project per semester in each of their last 3 semesters in the program.
The non-thesis option also mandates the selection of 1 of the following elective courses for an additional 3 credits.
Students who have not taken course via the Graduate Certificate or in their undergraduate CSD program at another university will be required to take this course for the elective requirement.
Applicants for admission to the master’s degree program must meet the current FIU minimum standards for admission to graduate school.
(1) A grade point average of 3.0 in the last 60 hours of undergraduate studyBachelor’s degree
(2) International graduate student applicants whose native language is not English are required to submit a score for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). A total score of 80 on the iBT TOEFL or 6.5 overall on the IELTS is required.
Additionally, the CSD department requires the following for admission to the graduate program:
(1) Departmental application
(2) FIU Graduate School online application
(3) Statement of purpose summarizing skills and interests in the program
(4) Two letters of recommendation from persons with knowledge of academic performance
(5) Bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders or completion of the 10 required prerequisite courses.
(6) Students considered for Masters’ SLP admission will be invited for an interview and asked to complete a spontaneous writing sample. Accommodations will be made for invited students who are not able to come to campus.
There are no tracks, specializations, concentrations, areas of emphasis, or other curricular offerings associated with this program.
There are no majors associated with this program.