Course Schedule by Semester

Fall 1

SPPA 541 Speech Sound Disorders (3)

SPPA 542 Language Disorders in Children (3)

SPPA 534 Clinical Audiology (2)

SPPA 543 Language Disorders in Adults (2)

SPPA 560 Diagnostic Procedures in Speech/Language Pathology (3)

SPPA 581 Communication Skills Related to Autism Spectrum Disorders (2)

Total - 15 credits

Spring 1

SPPA 535 Auditory Based Communication Disorders (3)

SPPA 544 Fluency Disorders (2)

SPPA 562 Dysphagia (3)

SPPA 569 Motor Speech Disorders (2)

SPPA 545 Acquired Cognitive Communication Disorders (2)

SPPA 584 Research Methods & Materials in Speech-Language Pathology (2)

SPPA 550 Advanced Clinical Practicum (2) *

Total - 16 credits

Summer 1

SPPA 550 Advanced Clinical Practicum (2) *

SPPA 582 Management of School Programs in Speech-Language Pathology (2)

Total - 4 credits

Fall 2

SPPA 521 Augmentative/Alternative Communication (2)

SPPA 546 Voice Disorders (3)

SPPA 564 Pediatric Dysphagia (2)

SPPA 574 Orofacial Anomalies (2)

SPPA 580 Preschool Language Skills as Precursor to Literacy (2)

SPPA 583 Caseload Management in Medical SLP (2)

SPPA 550 Advanced Clinical Practicum (2)*

Total - 15 credits

Spring 2

SPPA 586 Advanced Clinical Externship (school placements) (6)

Total - 6 credits

Summer 2

SPPA 586 Advanced Clinical Externship (non-school placement) (3)

Total - 3 credits

[* SPPA 550 Advanced Clinical Practicum must be taken 3 times]

Total Credits Required: 59 credits

** Full-time students will complete the program in four semesters and two summer terms, which includes the first and second summer. Students choosing to complete the Pennsylvania Department of Education certification option are required to complete a 12-week externship in a school setting and SPPA 582 Management of School Programs.

*** Part Time students will generally take longer to complete the degree, but are expected to make regular and consistent progress. Part Time students are subject to the ESU Graduate School policy of completion of the degree program within 6 years of initial enrollment. Part Time students are expected to enroll for as many credits as feasible, usually 6 credits per semester in the Fall and Spring, and close to a full load in Summers if possible. Part Time students may, upon written request to the Graduate Coordinator, take more than 6 credits per semester in the Fall or Spring semesters, subject to availability of seats for courses, and subject to caseloads and site availability for practicum.