Degree Requirements

Students completing the master’s program will have fulfilled the academic and clinical practice requirements for certification by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and for Maryland licensure. In order to qualify for professional certification, students must also complete basic courses in physical, biological, behavioral, and social sciences at the undergraduate level. Students who have not completed these courses will be required to complete them in addition to the degree requirements of the master’s program. We also recommend taking a technical writing course before entering into the master's program.

By the end of the two-year, full-time program, students will have completed a course of study addressing the knowledge and skills pertinent to the field of speech-language pathology. Knowledge and skills addressed cover the principles and methods of prevention, assessment, and intervention for people with communication and swallowing disorders. These clinical areas encompass:  articulation, fluency, voice and resonance, receptive and expressive language in speaking, listening, reading, writing and manual modalities, the impact of hearing on speech and language, swallowing, cognitive aspects of communication, social aspects of communication and knowledge of augmentative and alternative communication techniques and assistive technologies. In addition to the above mentioned clinical areas, students will also possess knowledge in the areas of research, contemporary, professional issues, standards of ethical conduct and information on professional credentials.