The Master of Science program requires a minimum of 48 semester hours. In addition, master s students take a written comprehensive exam. The summer, fall and spring of the second year include electives, practicum, internship, and any remaining core requirements. Elective courses offered on a rotating basis include aging brain, dysphagia, craniofacial disorders, cerebral palsy, bilingual language, counseling, cognition and language, advanced neurogenics, advanced child language disorders, autism, pediatric traumatic brain injury, Alzheimer s disease and auditory-verbal methods.
Course work is also available in developmental psychology, neuroscience, and cognitive science.
A variety of courses are offered within each area, allowing students considerable flexibility in meeting requirements while also leaving room to choose from many elective courses. Each student meets with an advisor to design an individualized degree plan meeting the student s interests and career objectives.