Master's Program: Degree Course List

Typical Master's Program Sequence (This is a sample only.  The order is subject to change.)

First Semester (Fall 1):

• CDIS 6170 Clinical Issues I (2 hrs)
  
• CDIS 6310 Aphasia & Related Neuropathologies (3 hrs)
  
• CDIS 6610 Pediatric Language Disorders (3 hrs)
  
• CDIS 6630 Issues in Phonological Intervention (3 hrs)
• CDIS 6760 Research Methods in Communication Disorders (2 hrs)
  
• CDIS 6970 Practicum (1 hr)
  

Second Semester (Spring 1):

• CDIS 6010 Speech Science (3 hrs)
• CDIS 6110 Motor Speech Disorders (3 hrs)
  
• CDIS 6180 Clinical Issues II (3 hr)
  
• CDIS 6530 Dysphagia (3 hrs)
  
• CDIS 6710 Language Disorders in School Age Population (3 hrs)
  
• CDIS 6970 Practicum (1 hr)
  

Third Semester (Summer):

• CDIS 6190 Clinical Issues III (1 hr)
  
• CDIS 6320 Cognitive Rehabilitation (3 hrs)
  
• CDIS 6080 Socially Resposible Practice in Communication Disorders (3 hrs)
  
• CDIS 6730 Education Policy and Practice for SLPs (2 hrs - Only required if pursuing school licensure; could also count as a Topics course)
• CDIS 6790 Administration of Speech-Language-Hearing Programs in Schools (3 hrs - Only required if pursuing school licensure)
• CDIS 6820 Topics in Communication Disorders (2-3 hrs)
• CDIS 6970 Clinical Practicum (1 hr)
  

Fourth Semester (Fall 2):

• CDIS 5610 Aural Rehabilitation (3 hrs - Not required if previously taken at the undergraduate level)
• CDIS 6210 Voice Disorders (3 hrs)
• CDIS 6410 Stuttering (2 hrs) - online course
  
• CDIS 6200 Clinical Issues IV (2 hrs)
  
• CDIS 6820 Topics in Communication Disorders (2-3 hrs)
  
• CDIS 6970 Practicum (3 hr)
  • Includes 2.5 days off-site (arranged by the clinical coordinator in consultation with the student)
    

Fifth Semester (Spring 2):

• CDIS 6890 Internship (8 hr)
  • Off-site 5 days/week
  • Can be near campus or other locations (other locations arranged by the student and clinic coordinator).
    

NOTE:

• Topics are elective courses that vary each semester. Master’s students are required to take one Topics courses, unless the student is completing a thesis. If the master's student is completing a thesis, no Topics course is required. See the Master’s Handbook for a description of these courses, as well as a list of all of the graduate level classes.  Recently offered topics classes have included:
  
  • Pediatric topic (Beyond Standardized Testing)
  • Dementia
    
  • CDIS 6730 Education Policy and Practice for SLPs
• All students deciding to pursue the thesis option will be encouraged to perform a scholarly activity that will be of sufficient quality for subsequent professional presentation and/or publication. A thesis is intended to acquaint the student with research methodology; it is expected that original research or replication of a research project will be undertaken. The nature of the topic should be chosen by the student in consultation with a thesis advisor. See the Master's Handbook for more information about completing a thesis.