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.

 By the end of the two-year full-time program students will have completed 75 semester credit hours minimally, in 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.

For complete graduate information including course selections, the Maryland State Department of Education grant opportunity, and information on The Loyola Clinical Centers, please visit Graduate Admissions.