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354361 - Communication Disorders (MS)

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Communication Disorders Masters MS

Application Deadline

Fall: January 15th

Contact Information

105 TLRB

+18014225117

beth_nisar@byu.edu

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelors degree in Communication Disorders / Communication Sciences and Disorders OR accepted leveling-up classes with a bachelors degree in a different field.

Additional Requirements

  • Personal qualifications will be considered

  • Resume including Volunteer and Work History

  • Three letters of recommendation (at least two academic)

  • Letter of personal intent/Personal statement

  • We have an interview stage for those shortlisted

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PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

The discipline of speech-language pathology involves the study of the anatomy and physiology of the speech production mechanism, and the typical and atypical development of speech, articulation, voice, fluency, speech rate and rhythm, speech acoustics, speech perception, and swallowing disorders. Speech-language pathology also includes the study of typical and atypical language development and language processing, the assessment of children’s language and related social and cognitive abilities, the treatment of language impairments, and the assessment and treatment of aphasia.

Requirements for Degree

  • Credit Hours 63: 37 credits of coursework, 20 credits of clinical practicum (course), and 6 credits of thesis (course)

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  • Residence: see university residence requirements. Transfer of graduate courses taken elsewhere is not guaranteed and will be evaluated on a course-by-course basis.

  • Thesis.

  • Examinations: (A) pass ASHA Praxis exam in speech-language pathology; (B) oral defense of a thesis.

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Title

1. Applied knowledge in speech-language pathology

Learning Outcome

Demonstrate applied knowledge in communication disorders including typical and atypical speech and language across the lifespan and across diverse cultural and linguistic populations.

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2. Applied clinical skills in speech-language pathology

Learning Outcome

Demonstrate competence in assessment treatment case management and clinical writing related to clients presenting with various communication disorders across the lifespan and across diverse cultural and linguistic populations.

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3. Research skills in speech-language pathology

Learning Outcome

Demonstrate competence in (a) synthesizing analyzing and reporting communication disorders research and (b) applying evidence-based practice.