Speech and Hearing Sciences (Speech - Language Pathology) MS

Overview

The five-semester master’s degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences (Speech-Language Pathology) is a clinical degree designed to meet the academic and practicum requirements for the Certificate of Clinical Competence in speech-language pathology awarded by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

The  Master of Science (M.S.) education program in speech-language pathology (residential) at The University of Southern Mississippi is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard, #310, Rockville, MD 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700.

Campus: Hattiesburg

Admission Requirements

Applicants should have completed a bachelor’s degree in the field of Communication Sciences and Disorders that includes one biology laboratory science and either a physics or chemistry laboratory science.

Individuals who have completed a degree in another discipline should contact the School of Speech and Hearing Sciences for information regarding “leveling-in” classes that should be completed prior to applying for graduate studies.

• Official GRE test scores
• Resume
• Statement of Purpose

See Academic Requirements and Procedures  for other requirements.

Program Requirements and Academic Policies

A mandatory two-day orientation is held by the School of Speech and Hearing Sciences for new graduate students prior to the beginning of classes in the fall. Students are required to pass a comprehensive examination during their fourth semester of academic course work.

Students may substitute six hours of thesis in lieu of taking six hours of academic course work. Most students who select the thesis option can anticipate attending the program for an additional semester to complete their thesis requirement.

Students in speech-language pathology must complete practicum in three different settings, including the following: on-campus clinical practicum, hospitals, and schools. Locations must be approved by the off-campus placement coordinator. Students must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 and approval of the faculty before beginning an off-campus practicum. Students must complete all of the required practicum clock hours before they can graduate.

See General Degree Requirements  and General Academic Information  for other requirements and information.

Course Requirements (60-66 hours)

• SHS 516 - Adult Neurogenics 3 hrs.
• SHS 518 - Advanced Clinical Methods 3 hrs.
• SHS 519 - Organics and Voice and Resonance Disorders 3 hrs.
• SHS 601 - Designs in Research for Speech and Hearing 3 hrs.
• SHS 642 - Communication Problems of the Aged 3 hrs.
• SHS 643 - Evaluation and Treatment of Dysphagia in Adults 3 hrs.
• SHS 644 - Augmentative Communication 3 hrs.
• SHS 646 - Multicultural Language Issues 3 hrs.
• SHS 648 - Motor Speech Disorders 3 hrs.
• SHS 702 - Seminar in Language Problems 3 hrs.
• SHS 712 - Seminar in Speech Sound Disorders 3 hrs.
• SHS 716 - Seminar in Stuttering and Related Disorders 3 hrs.
• SHS 719 - Seminar in Problems and Procedures in Evaluating Children 3 hrs.
• Practicums
• SHS 687 - Practicum in Speech-Language Pathology 1-9 hrs.
• SHS 694 - Off-Campus Practicum in Speech and Hearing Sciences 1-9 hrs.
• SHS 695 - Student Teaching Off-Campus Practicum 1-9 hrs.
• Optional Thesis
• SHS 698 - Thesis 3-6 hrs. for a total of 6 hrs.