This archive is a web cybersite for those researchers interested in the clinical and educational implications of pathological infant cries. Accreditation and Certification SIUC offers the Master's degree program in Communication Disorders and Sciences. This program has been approved by the Educational Standards of the American Board of Examiners in Speech Pathology. In order to be admitted to the CDS graduate program, one must meet the following academic and clinical prerequisites. CDS 492 Clinical Diagnostics CDS 493 Clinical Observation 25 clock hours of clinical observation directed by CCC supervisors.
Most students complete the program in five full-time semesters.
The first three semesters consist of coursework and clinical practica at the SIUC campus. The last two semesters are comprised of off-site clinical internships designated by the CDS department. It may take longer than five semesters for students requesting Type 10 certification or for students completing a thesis. In order to receive the degree, the student must successfully complete course work as well as clinical experiences. A minimum of 30 graduate hours of academic course work and approximately 36 hours of clinical course work will be necessary.