M.S. Speech-Language Pathology at University of South Florida

Programme overview

The M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology is offered by the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders and studies normal and disordered human communication, combining coursework with clinical practice in diagnosis and remediation. It is structured to meet American Speech-Language-Hearing Association preparation requirements for the Certificate of Clinical Competence and is accredited by the ASHA Council on Academic Accreditation. A part-time, partially online Suncoast option is available for working school-based clinicians.

Faculty: College of Behavioral and Community Sciences | Department: Communication Sciences and Disorders | Duration: 62 credit hours minimum | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tampa, FL, United States

What you will study

62 credit hours: 32 core hours (e.g. Advanced Clinical Phonology, Aphasia and Related Disorders, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Seminar in Dysphagia), at least 21 practicum hours covering a minimum of 400 clinical clock hours, 6 hours of thesis or non-thesis coursework and electives. A comprehensive examination is required.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must meet USF admission and English proficiency requirements and apply through CSDCAS in addition to the USF application. Required: prerequisite courses (SPA 3004, 3011, 3030, 3101, 3112, 3310, 4104); at least a 3.20 average on a 4.00 scale in upper-division baccalaureate work; three letters of recommendation; personal statement and resume; demonstration of Core Functions (communication, motor, sensory, intellectual, interpersonal skills and cultural responsiveness).

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Master's and Educational Specialist admission is offered for Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.

Final university deadlines for master's and Educational Specialist programmes: June 1 for Fall, October 15 for Spring, February 15 for Summer. Programme-specific priority deadlines apply for funding and consideration; priority applications receive maximum consideration and later applications are considered on a space-available basis.

The nonrefundable graduate degree-seeking application fee is $30, paid through the Online Graduate Application site; international applicants may pay by electronic fund transfer from international banks. Test scores (GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, etc.) are required only if the programme requires them.

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