Speech-Language Pathology Distance Learning Program, M.A.
The Speech-Language Pathology M.A. program, which is known as the Cincinnati-Akron Collaborative Online program, is a unified program of faculty, students, facilities, and resources. Students take classes through the University of Akron and the University of Cincinnati. Each university accepts 22 students into the program. The University of Akron accepts students from all over the country.
Admission Requirements
- Hold an undergraduate major in speech-language pathology or completed post-baccalaureate in speech-language pathology
- Complete requirements for admission and send to the Graduate School:
- University of Akron Graduate School application with intent to major in speech-language pathology
- CSDCAS application which includes: official transcript(s), three letters of recommendation with one being from an in-field instructor, GRE scores, resume, and statement of purpose.
- Participation in group interview (for invited applicants only)
- Interviews are web-based for remote students
Applications for admission are accepted and considered only once per year for the Spring term. Admission is competitive. Applications for admission for the following academic year should be received by June 15.
Degree Requirements
All students must successfully complete a minimum of 74 credit hours.
| 1st Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Hours | |
| SLPA:614 | Language and Literacy Development | 3 |
| UC Advanced Phonetics | 3 | |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Summer Semester | ||
| SLPA:683 | Neuroscience for Communicative Disorders | 3 |
| UC Clinical Processes in Communication Sciences and Disorders | 3 | |
| UC Language Disorders in Later Childhood | 3 | |
| Hours | 9 | |
| 2nd Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| SLPA:650 | Advanced Clinical Practicum: Speech-Language Pathology | 3 |
| UC Speech Sound Disorders | 3 | |
| UC Adult Neuro-language Disorders | 3 | |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| SLPA:650 | Advanced Clinical Practicum: Speech-Language Pathology | 3 |
| SLPA:631 | Cognitive Communicative Issues in Special Language | 3 |
| UC Dysphagia | 3 | |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Summer Semester | ||
| SLPA:650 | Advanced Clinical Practicum: Speech-Language Pathology | 3 |
| SLPA:540 | Augmentative Communication | 3 |
| UC Neurogenic Speech Disorders | 3 | |
| Hours | 9 | |
| 3rd Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| SLPA:693 or SLPA:695 | School-based Externship: Speech Language Pathology or Externship: Speech Language Pathology | 6 |
| SLPA:691 or SLPA:696 | School-based Externship Seminar or Externship Seminar | 1 |
| SLPA:673 | Public School Issues in Speech-Language-Hearing Programs | 3 |
| UC Voice Disorders | 3 | |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| SLPA:693 or SLPA:695 | School-based Externship: Speech Language Pathology or Externship: Speech Language Pathology | 6 |
| SLPA:691 or SLPA:696 | School-based Externship Seminar or Externship Seminar | 1 |
| SLPA:615 | Fluency Disorders :Assessment, Counseling and Treatment | 3 |
| SLPA:639 | Audiology for the Speech-Language Pathologist | 3 |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Summer Semester | ||
| SLPA:611 | Research Methods in Communicative Disorders I | 3 |
| UC Multicultural Aspects of Communication | 3 | |
| SLPA:695 Externship: Speech Language Pathology (6 credits) only required if not taken in a previous semester | ||
| SLPA:696 Externship Seminar (1 credit) only required if not taken in a previous semester | ||
| Hours | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 74 | |
UC refers to University of Cincinnati course.
Students are required to complete a total of five clinical practicum experiences; however, six semesters are allotted for their completion. Students will not have a clinical practicum during one of the semesters between semester three and eight unless there are special circumstances.
Students must be registered for clinical practicum, medical externship, or school-based externship during any academic period in which they treat or evaluate clients under the supervision of a qualified speech-language pathologist.