Speech-Language Pathology Masters Preparatory Plan
This post-baccalaureate plan is for students who have an objective to apply for the Master’s program in Speech-Language Pathology at NSU, but are missing required pre-requisite undergraduate courses. Potential applicants must have a minimum of 3.0 in conferred undergraduate degree or previous master’s degree, to be considered for this program. Admission to the plan requires departmental review and permission of the Program Director of Speech-Language Pathology. Number of applicants admitted will be limited. Admission to the Speech-Language Pathology Master’s Preparatory Plan does not guarantee admission to the Master’s Program.
Sequence of Courses
Fall I:
| SPA 201 | Introduction to Communication Disorders | 3.00 |
| SPA 320 | Introduction to Phonetics | 3.00 |
| SPA 340 | Speech and Language Development | 3.00 |
Select one from the following:
| PSY 201 | Lifespan Development | 3.00 |
| PSY 330 | Foundations of Developmental Psychology: Infancy and Childhood | 3.00 |
Summer I:
| SPA 330 | Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Language Mechanism | 3.00 |
| | Any CHEM or PHYS course | 3.00-4.00 |
Fall II:
| SPA 362 | Introduction to Audiology I | 3.00 |
| SPA 400 | Assessment of Communication Disorders | 3.00 |
| SPA 491C | Extended Experiences in SLP: Assessment LAB | 3.00 |
| SPA 467 | Communication and Language Disorders in Children | 3.00 |
Spring II:
| SPA 370 | Methods of Clinical Management | 3.00 |
| SPA 439 | Neurology and Speech Pathology | 3.00 |
| PSY 210 | Introduction to Statistical Methods | 3.00 |
Spring I:
| BIOL 189A | Fundamentals of Life Science Lecture | 3.00 |
| BIOL 189L | Fundamentals of Life Science Lab | 1.00 |
| EDSP 432 | Parent Involvement and Family Engagement for Students with/without Disabilities | 3.00 |
| EDU 203 | Introduction to Special Education | 3.00 |
| SPA 364 | Introduction to Speech Sound Disorders | 3.00 |