Gwynedd Mercy University 2025-2026 University Catalog 260
Curriculum: The following lists the academic and clinical courses of the SLP MS Program:
Year 1 Fall Semester— 14 credits( In-person) SLP 600 Early Childhood Language Development & Disorders( 0-5) 3 credits
SLP 605 SLP 610 SLP 615 SLP 620 SLP 625
Speech Sound Disorders in Children 3 credits Aphasia & Related Disorders 3 credits Evidence-Based Practice in SLP 1 credit Seminar I: Clinical Methods & Practice in Speech-Language Pathology 1 credit Clinical Practicum I 3 credits
Spring Semester— 16 credits( In-person) SLP 630 School Age & Adolescent Language & Literacy Disorders 3 credits
SLP 635 SLP 640 SLP 645 SLP 650 SLP 655
Dysphagia 3 credits Neurogenic Disorders of Speech 3 credits Complex Communication Needs 3 credits Seminar II: Counseling in Speech-Language Pathology 1 credit Clinical Practicum II 3 credits
Summer Semester— 7 credits( Hybrid: Online Courses; In-Person Clinical Practicum) SLP 700 Fluency Disorders 2 credits
SLP 705 SLP 710 SLP 715
Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Populations 1 credit Seminar III – Contemporary Prof Issues & Inter-Professional Practice 1 credit Clinical Practicum III 3 credits
Year 2 Fall Semester— 9 credits( Hybrid: Online Courses; In-person Clinical Practicum) SLP 720 Cognitive Communication Disorders in Adults 3 credits
SLP 725
Voice & Resonance Disorders 3 credits SLP 740 Advanced Clinical Practicum I – Off Campus Externship 3 credits( 3-4 days / week)