Pacific University
School of Communication Sciences and Disorders
Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology
Prerequisite Courses
Course
Credit Grade
Description
Phonetics
3
3
A phonetics course that covers human speech sound production and speech sound
systems with a major emphasis on the application into clinical settings and the process
and practice of clinical transcription.
Speech Science
3
3
A course that covers the science of speech including acoustics, production, and
perception.
A&P
3
3
An anatomy and physiology course that specifically covers structures and functions
important for speech production and swallowing. A general A&P course will not meet this
requirement.
Speech & Language
Development
3
3
A course that covers the acquisition of speech and language skills in typically developing
children and adolescents.
Audiology
3
2
A course that covers the anatomy of the ear, normal and disordered hearing, basic
principles of audiometry, and aural rehabilitation.
Neuroanatomy
3
3
A course that covers the anatomy & physiology of the central & peripheral nervous
systems, with an emphasis on development & typical functioning of structures & systems
that specifically support communication, behavior, & swallowing. Must be CSD specific.
Biologic Science
3
2
A course that covers the study and characterization of living organisms and the
investigation of the science of living things. For example, courses could include biology,
genetics, life sciences, natural science, or zoology.
Physical Science
3
2
A course that covers the science of matter, energy, motion, and force (e.g. physics) or the
study of substances (e.g. chemistry). Other acceptable courses could include astronomy,
geology, meteorology, or oceanography.
Social Science
3
2
A course that covers the study of human behavior. For example, courses could include
anthropology, psychology, sociology, or public health.
Statistics
3
2
A stand alone course in statistics is required. This course could be taken in mathematics,
psychology, education, or CSD. However, a research methodology course may not be
used to satisfy this requirement.
All prerequisite requirements must be completed prior to enrolling in the Master of Science in
Speech-Language Pathology program.
Pacific University School of Communication Sciences and Disorders
pacificu.edu/csd