diagnosis and remediation, the course also
explores neuropsychology, affective behav-
iors, and educational alternatives.
SPED796
ECLECTIC STRATEGIES
FOR BEHAVIOR CHANGE
3 sem. hrs.
This course presents a broad range of behavior
change approaches excluding behavior modi-
fication and therapy. It emphasizes applica-
tions in educational, special educational, and
related settings depending on interests and
needs of each class.
SPEECH-
LANGUAGE
PATHOLOGY
PROGRAM
MASTER OF ARTS
DEGREE
Speech-Language
Pathology
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania's Master
of Arts program in Speech-Language Patholo-
gy provides students with the academic
knowledge and clinical experience for careers
in a variety of professional settings. Our alum-
ni are employed in hospitals, regular schools,
special schools, rehabilitation facilities, clin-
ics, and private practice. They provide servic-
es to people of all ages who have a communi-
cation disorder.
By engaging students in the acquisition and
application of knowledge, Edinboro Universi-
ty faculty members encourage students to
become thoughtful and insightful decision
makers. Students work closely with faculty
and supervisors as they learn to make
informed professional judgments and use con-
temporary approaches to diagnosis and reme-
diation of communication disorders.
Students must complete all academic courses
and clinical practicum required for clinical
certification by the American Speech-Lan-
guage-Hearing Association. Students with
insufficient undergraduate preparation will be
required to complete undergraduate prerequi-
site courses prior to fulfilling course require-
ments for the master's program.
The Speech-Language Pathology program is
accredited by the Council on Academic
Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Lan-
guage Pathology and the Pennsylvania Depart-
ment of Education.
Admission Requirements and
Procedures
Individuals seeking admission as degree stu-
dents in this curriculum must comply with the
general admission requirements for graduate
studies at Edinboro University and with the
special admission requirements of this curricu-
lum listed below:
1.
Completed graduation application.
2.
Application fee of $25.00 (if you have
never applied to Edinboro before).
3.
An official transcript reflecting a bac-
calaureate degree in "speech and hearing
disorders" from an accredited institution
with an overall 2.8 QPA or be prepared to
complete prerequisite course material.*
4.
A copy of Graduate Record Examination
(GRE) or Miller Analogies Test (MAT)
scores.
5.
Three letters of reference.
6.
Professional resume.
7.
Typed essay (1-2 pages) answering the
following questions:
a.
What was the best advice you have
ever been given?
b.
How have you applied it in your life
choices?
c.
How has this advice influenced your
approach to learning?
8.
Application for Graduate Assistantship-
Speech/Language Pathology (if you
desire to apply for a graduate assistant-
ship).
Note: All materials must be received by March
1 to be considered.
Undergraduate Prerequisite Courses and
Requirements
SHLD125 Psychology of Communication
(3)
SHLD230 Intro to Audiology (3)
SHLD240 Normal Communication Develop-
ment Across the Lifespan (3)
SHLD255 Anatomy and Physiology of the
Speech/Hearing Mechanism (3)
SHLD275 Acoustical Phonetics and
Phonetic Analysis (3)
SHLD320 Managing Articulation and
Phonological Disorders (3)
SHLD330 Managing Language Disorders
(3)
SHLD420 Clinical Observation (3)
SHLD424 Clinical Orientation (3)
SHLD500 Neuroanatomy+
SHLD515 Audiologic Rehabilitation (3)
SHLD605 Introduction to Alternative and
Augmentative Communication+
(3)
+ May be taken during graduate study for
credit.
Minimum of 25 hours of approved clini-
cal observation.
At least one math course.
At least one biological and one physical
science course.
At least six hours in behavioral/social sci-
ences.
Curriculum
The master of arts curriculum is designed to
maximize learning in an efficient and appro-
priately sequenced manner. It is ultimately
designed to prepare students to meet the needs
of today's clients/patients and employers, and
to be eligible for ASHA certification and state
licensure. A minimum of 48 semester hours of
graduate credit is required as a partial require-
ment of this degree. These credits should be
earned as follows:
I. Core Courses
36 sem. hrs.
SHLD605 AAC Assessment and
Intervention (3)
SHLD611 Seminar in Clinical Methods
(3)
SHLD616 Audiology for the Speech-
Language Pathologist (3)
SHLD630 Fluency Disorders (3)
SHLD635 Phonological Disorders (3)
SHLD640 Language Disorders (3)
SHLD650 Aphasia/Neurological
Disorders (3)
SHLD655 Swallowing Disorders (3)
SHLD706 Professional Issues in
Speech-Language
Pathology/Audiology (3)
SHLD711 Advanced Clinical Practice
in Speech Pathology (15)
SHLD740 Voice Disorders (3)
SHLD772 Research Methods in
Communication Disorders
(3)
II. SLP Program Electives
3 sem. hrs.
SHLD675 Topics in Communication
Disorders (1-3)
SHLD707 Advanced Applications in
Augmentative
Communication (3)
SHLD715 Seminar in Aural
Rehabilitation (3)
SHLD745 Early Intervention in
Speech-Language Pathology
(3)
SHLD793 Independent Study (3)
III. Thesis (optional)
SHLD799 Thesis (3-6)
IV. Clinical Education
15 sem. hrs.
SHLD711 Advanced Clinical
Practice (3)
V. Total 54 semester hours (non-thesis
track)
To be recommended for Pennsylvania Instruc-
tional I Certification in Speech Language
Impaired, the following program must be com-
pleted.
90/Speech-Language Pathology Program