Master of Science In Speech-Language
Pathology

University of New Haven’s M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology provides students with the knowledge and skill to help patients of all ages with communication disorders.

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Why Speech-Language Pathology?

Speech-language pathologists assess, diagnose, treat and help prevent communication and swallowing problems in children and adults. Successful speech-language pathologists understand the scientific, social, and clinical aspects of communication and care for patients with articulation, language development, voice, swallowing, feeding, communication, cognitive and acquired language disorders. Graduates of these programs practice in a wide range of settings including:

  • Acute care hospitals
  • Long-term care and rehabilitation facilities
  • Private practices
  • Federally qualified health centers (FQHCs)
  • Skilled nursing facilities
  • Schools

Please note: Students who would like to work in schools must:

Meet testing requirements as delineated by the guidelines for teacher education programs (see waiver requirements here). Students are also required to complete a course in child or adolescent psychology, and a course in teaching students with exceptionalities. A list of approved courses can be found on the CSDE website.

Two additional courses are offered as part of the Speech-Language Pathology Program:

  • SLPA 6620: School-Age Language Disorders
  • SLPA 6901: Assessment and Intervention for Reading and Writing
Curriculum

The 5-semester, 63 credit, full time program consists of didactic and clinical coursework. Students must begin this full-time program in the Fall semester and will be required to attend classes and/or clinical practice during the Fall, Spring and Summer semesters. Students will obtain a minimum of 400 hours of supervised clinical practice during the program. Courses include:

  • Language Development and Disorders in Children
  • Articulation and Phonological Disorders
  • Autism Spectrum Disorders
  • Progressive and Acquired Cognitive-Communicative Disorders Across the Lifespan
  • Aural Rehabilitation/Habilitation
  • Dysphagia
Eligibility

Students must have completed the following prerequisites as an undergraduate: at least 1 semester in biological sciences, physical sciences, statistics – (3 credits each) and at least 2 semesters in social/behavioral sciences - 6 credits.

Recommended Equivalent coursework includes a minimum of one course in each of the following subjects:

  • Anatomy and Physiology of Speech & Hearing Mechanisms
  • Phonetics
  • Speech Science
  • Audiology & Hearing Sciences
  • Introduction to Communication Disorders
  • Language Acquisition (Course work in Normal Speech and Language Development in Children)
Admission Requirements
  • Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • 2 Letters of Recommendation
  • Personal Statement
  • Personal Interview
  • 25 hours of observation of clinical practice by an ASHA-certified speech-language pathologist
  • Praxis score. The following scores are required; Core Academic Skills for Educators:
    • Reading (Test #5713) Passing Score = 156
    • Writing (Test #5723) Passing Score = 162
    • Mathematics (Test #5733) Passing Score = 150
    • More information about taking the test(s), can be found here.
    • If you have taken the SAT, GRE, ACT- you may be able to waive the Praxis Core. See required scores below:
                            Praxis Core
    from:https://portal.ct.gov/sdecertification/-/media/sde/certification/alerts/certalert_january2015.pdf

Minimum TOEFL iBT score of 100 from non-English speaking countries


Clinical Placements:

Students will complete four clinical rotations during their time in the program. Students are expected to meet 400 hours of clinical contact time. The observation hours count toward the 400-hour total. Students will complete one full-time placement (6 credits) in a public-school setting and are expected to meet a minimum of 200 hours of clinical contact time during this placement.

  • Student Completion Rates

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    Praxis Examination Pass Rates of Test-Takers

    Reporting Period Number of Graduates Who Took the Praxis Exam Number of Graduates Who Passed the Praxis Exam Percentage of Graduates Who Passed the Praxis Exam
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    Employment Rate in the Profession

    Reporting Period Number of Graduates Currently Employed in the Profession Percentage of Graduates Currently Employed in the Profession
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The Master of Science (M.S.) education program in speech-language pathology (residential) at the University of New Haven is a Candidate for Accreditation by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard, #310, Rockville, MD 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700. Candidacy is a "preaccreditation" status with the CAA, awarded to developing or emerging programs for a maximum period of 5 years.

Distinguished, Expert Faculty

Our faculty are leaders and innovators in their fields, bringing both deep professional experience and academic rigor to the classroom.

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Full List of Courses and Learning Outcomes for Speech-Language Pathology, M.S.

The University of New Haven offers a wide variety of in-depth courses that create a transformational educational experience for our students. To view the complete list of courses you'll take while pursuing a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology degree, check out the catalog:

Speech-Language Pathology, M.S.

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All University of New Haven students have access to the many resources available through the University’s Career Development Center, which has been named one of the best in the nation by The Princeton Review.

From career assessments, networking, and job shadowing to on-campus interviews and salary negotiation, the Career Development Center provides the skills and connections to identify a meaningful career and an opportunity to pursue your passion.

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Public Meeting Announcement

The Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association will be conducting a site visit on October 23, 2024. This follow-up in person visit is part of the candidacy review for the Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology. This meeting provides an opportunity for public comment about our program’s compliance with the published Standards for Accreditation.

The Program encourages alumni members, community professionals, and the general public as well as faculty, administrators, students to address the site visit team during the Public Meeting. The Public Meeting will be held at the following time and location.

Day: October 23rd, 2024
Time: 11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Location:
School of Health Sciences
1 Care Lane, Room 125
West Haven, CT 06516

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You may also submit written comments prior to the accreditation site visit. Comments may be submitted by email (accreditation@asha.org), fax (301-296-8570), or mailed to Accreditation Public Comment, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA), 2200 Research Boulevard, #310, Rockville, MD 20850.

For more information about the opportunity for public comment, see: https://caa.asha.org/programs/call-for-public-comments/

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