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Nov 13, 2024
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2018-2019 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Speech-Language Pathology, (MA)
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MA Degree Program
Program Admission
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The admissions committee will review all completed applications. The deadline for applications is February 1 each year for the follow Fall semester. Students are admitted in the fall semester only. Applicants should have a GPA of 3.00 (on a 4 point system). GRE scores are required (General Test). Application instructions are available online at www.memphis.edu/csd/programs/profapply.php. Applicants should follow the application instructions on the website for current procedures.
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Applicants should submit recommendations from at least three individuals familiar with the applicant’s academic background and aptitude for graduate work in Speech-Language Pathology.
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Applicants should also submit a personal statement describing his/her professional goals and preparation for study in Speech-Language Pathology.
- Students are expected to understand and use English proficiently.
Background Requirements
- To be considered for admission, all applicants must have completed or be in the process of completing a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution of higher learning. Previous academic preparation in audiology/speech-language pathology is not a requirement for admission.
- Non-CSD basic science coursework necessary to meet U of M graduation, ASHA certification, and State Licensure includes:
If college-level credits for these courses have not been earned upon enrollment, they will need to be completed during the MA graduate program.
General Program Requirements
- Students must complete a minimum of 60 credit hours and meet the academic and practicum requirements for the Certificate of Clinical Competence of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Additional coursework will be required for those students without undergraduate preparation in audiology/speech-language pathology.
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Full time study requires enrollment in clinical practicum, and students must obtain a 3.00 or above in at least 9 semester hours of clinical practicum, and must obtain a 3.00 or above in their last two semesters of clinical practicum. A minimum of 14 credit hours of and / must be taken, but more hours may be required in order to meet certification standards.
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A thesis or non-thesis option is available. Students choosing the non-thesis option must take a minimum of 3 credits of either or or a combination of both. NOTE: Students electing to write a thesis should familiarize themselves with the Thesis/Dissertation Preparation Guide before starting to write.
- All students must complete written comprehensive examinations.
Retention Requirements
All students enrolled in the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders are expected to attain high academic achievement and maintain professional and ethical conduct. In addition to Graduate School policy the criteria listed below will be used to determine the retention status of students enrolled in the School.
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