Gwynedd Mercy University AY2024-2025 Graduate Academic Catalog
Admission Policies Accepted students who wish to accept their offer of admission are required to make a non-refundable deposit of $ 500 to secure their seat for the Program that begins in late August of each year . Accepted students can have courses in progress at the time of acceptance , but they are required to complete all prerequisite courses and graduate with a bachelor ’ s degree from an accredited college or university prior to the start of the MS SLP Program .
If English is not the native language , a student must submit a Test of English as a Foreign Language ( TOEFL ) Score Report . A score of at least 80 on the Internet-based TOEFL test or a 6 on the IELTS test is required . International applicants may not be able to secure all required background checks or sit for required licensure exams .
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
SLP 630 SLP 635 SLP 640 SLP 645 SLP 650 SLP 655
School Age & Adolescent Language & Literacy Disorders 3 credits 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 Spring Semester - 16 credits ( In-person )
SLP 700 SLP 705 SLP 710
Fluency Disorders 2 credits Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Populations 1 credit Seminar III – Contemporary Prof Issues & Inter-Professional Practice 1 credit
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