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51 Semester Hours of Graduate Academic Coursework including five semesters of clinical practicum for Completion of Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology:

Required Academic Courses: (37 Credit Hours)

• SLP 5331  Research in Communication Disorders/Evidence-Based Practice
• SLP 5432  Pediatric 1 – Assessment and Intervention 0-5
• SLP 5333  Adult 1 – Assessment and Intervention: Dysphagia
• SLP 5234  Cognitive Disorders
• SLP 5335  Fluency Disorders
• SLP 5336  Pediatric 2 – Assessment and Intervention: School-Age
• SLP 5337  Adult 2 – Neurogenic Speech/Language Disorders
• SLP 5338  Autism/Behavior Management
• SLP 5339  Voice Disorders: Assessment and Intervention Across the Lifespan
• SLP 5240  Hearing Disorders
• SLP 5241  Craniofacial Disorders
• SLP 5343  Augmentative and Alternative Communication
• SLP 5344  DEI and Multilingualism

Clinical Practicum Courses: (11 Credit Hours)

• SLP 5101
• SLP 5102
• SLP 5303
• SLP 5304
• SLP 5305

Elective Courses: (3 Credit Hours)

• SLP 5372 Problems-Projects in Speech-Language Pathology – various topics
• SPLP 5398, 5399 Thesis

Total Graduating Hours: 51 Credit Hours

Graduate electives may be taken in and outside the Program with advisor’s approval. With the thesis option, an oral defense is required. With the non-thesis option a capstone research paper, qualifying exam, and a comprehensive examination are required. All coursework used to meet M.S. degree requirements (above) must be completed within one six-year period prior to the M.S. degree award.

Individuals with a bachelor’s degree in a field other than speech-language pathology must successfully complete all pre-professional courses prior to consideration for admission to the Graduate Program in Speech-Language Pathology. Pre-professional courses must be taken in a prescribed sequence. Basic science coursework required for national certification must also be completed prior to admission. The Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology at The University of Texas at El Paso is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech- Language-Hearing Association. To apply for admission to the program or for application contact:

The Council of Academic Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders (CAPCSD) 

All students applying to the Master’s Program will use the CAPCSD Centralized Application System (CSDCAS).

For financial aid material contact:

Office of Student Financial Aid
The University of Texas at El Paso
Mike Loya Academic Services Bldg Room 204
El Paso, TX 79968-0566
(915) 747-5204

financial@utep.edu

The Graduate Catalog is available at 

For additional information on the academic program and expectations, contact the Graduate Advisor in Speech-Language Pathology,

Amelia M. Rau, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Clinical Assistant Professor
Speech-Language Pathology Program
College of Health Sciences
University of Texas at El Paso
1101 N. Campbell St., Room 404
El Paso, TX  79902
Phone: 915-747-8724
E-mail- amrau@utep.edu

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