Graduate Catalog 2024-2025

Speech Language Pathology (MS)

As a CMSD major, students can apply to Piedmont University’s integrated BS-MS Speech-Language Pathology program by February 1st their junior. If accepted, during their senior year, students will enroll in the graduate courses while they complete their BS degree. Following their senior year at Piedmont University, students will fully transition into the master’s program. Students will graduate from Piedmont University with both a bachelor of science degree (BS) in communication sciences & disorders and a master’s degree (MS) in speech-language pathology. Graduate courses required for the BS-MS Integrated program are listed below.

Students who follow the course sequence of the MS-SLP program will complete the courses outlined below. This program path to the MS degree is designed for students who have completed an undergraduate degree in a CMSD program.

Master of Science Degree

Required Courses

CMSD 5001Speech Sound Disorders in Children

3

CMSD 5002Language and Learning Disabilities in School-Age Populations

3

CMSD 5003Voice and Resonance Disorders

3

CMSD 5004Fluency Disorders

3

CMSD 5006Language Disorders in Children

3

CMSD 5102Research Methods

1

CMSD 5103Current Trends in Professional Practice

1

CMSD 5108Dysphagia

4

CMSD 5109Aphasia

3

CMSD 5110Cognitive-Communication Disorders

3

CMSD 5111Motor Speech Disorders

3

CMSD 5113Augmentative/Alternative Communication

3

CMSD 5114Interprofessional Practice

3

CMSD 5112Grand Rounds

1

CMSD 5112Grand Rounds

1

Total Credit Hours:38
Students enroll twice in CMSD 5112 Grand Rounds

Additional Courses

Students seeking the 2-year MS-SLP degree will enroll in CMSD 5101 Clinical Practicum each semester of the graduate program (i.e., 5 enrollments/15 credit hours).

 

Students enrolled in the BS-MS Integrated program will enroll in CMSD 4000 Undergraduate Clinical Practicum (3 credit hours) their first semester. In subsequent semesters, they will enroll in CMSD 5101 Clinical Practicum (i.e., 4 enrollments/12 credit hours).

Total Credit Hours:15

Total Credit Hours: 53