Speech-Language Pathology
Phone: (209) 946-2381
Location: Health Sciences and Learning Center
Website: http://web.pacific.edu/x9613.xml
Robert Hanyak, Chair
PROGRAM OFFERED
Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology
MISSION
Study and research in this department focus on normal and abnormal speech, language
and hearing processes. Students are prepared for professional careers in the field of
Speech-Language Pathology. Clinical experience which supplements the students’
academic preparation is obtained in the University’s Speech, Hearing and Language
Center, Scottish Rite Language Center, hospitals, clinics and schools. This program is
designed to provide academic, clinical, and research experiences leading to the Master of
Science degree, the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology
and California licensure in Speech-Language Pathology. Students may also qualify for
the California Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential.
The Master’s degree program in Speech-Language Pathology is accredited by the
Council of Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language-Hearing
Association. All students must successfully complete clinical practicum requirements as
an inherent part of the department program. A prerequisite to the participation in clinical
practicum is admission to degree candidacy and/or permission of the departmental
faculty. To receive a master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology, each student must
demonstrate clinical competence as well as academic success. Clinical competence
means:
1. The ability to identify individuals with communication handicaps;
2. The ability to perform comprehensive evaluation of individuals with communication
handicaps;
3. The ability to effect positive changes in the communication skills of individuals with
communication handicaps;
4. The ability to relate effectively to clients, their families and fellow professionals.
Assessment of these competencies will be made by the faculty before recommending
award of the degree.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY
In order to earn the master of science degree in speech-language pathology, students must
complete a minimum of 55 units with a Pacific cumulative grade point average of 3.0.
15 - Month Program
Biology
Physical Science Course (Physics or Chemistry)
Child Development
Statistics
Introduction to Psychology or Sociology
SLPA 201
Professional Issues
SLPA 205
Adult Neurological Disorders
SLPA 209
Language Disorders II
SLPA 211
Language Disorders III
4
4
4
4
4
1
3
3
3
SLPA 213
Advanced Audiology
3
SLPA 215
Aural Rehabilitation
3
SLPA 217
Voice Disorders
3
SLPA 219
Phonological Disorders
3
SLPA 222
Neurological Disorders –Treatment
3
SLPA 225
Public School Issues
1
SLPA 229
Dysphagia/Swallowing Disorders
3
SLPA 231
Augmentative/Alternative Communication 2
SLPA 233
Cleft Palate and Syndromes
2
SLPA 237
Managed Care
1
SLPA 241
Research Methods
3
SLPA 245
Disorders of Fluency
2
SLPA 285
Colloquium in Speech-Language Pathology2
SLPA 287A
Internship in Speech & Hearing
2
SLPA 287B
Fieldwork in Speech & Hearing
2
SLPA 288
Externship
9
Complete one or both of the following:
1-2
SLPA 289A
Advanced Clinic
SLPA 289B
Advanced Clinic
The student may elect to complete one of the following tracks:
A. Traditional (Clinical Focus) – Fulfilled by coursework above
B. SLPA 299 Thesis (See Graduate Director for further information
CBEST
Recommended
24 – Month Program
Complete all the requirements above in the 15 – month program and the flowing courses:
SLPA 121
Speech and Language Development
3
SLPA 123
Language Disorders I
3
SLPA 125
Articulation and Phonology
3
Complete one of the following:
3
SLPA 127
Audiology
XPDH 122
Audiometry for Nurses
SLPA 129
Anatomy and Physiology of Speech
3
SLPA 131
Phonetics
3
SLPA 137
Speech and Hearing Science
3
SLPA 139
Diagnostics
3
SLPA 143
Multicultural Populations
3
SLPA 189B
Intermediate Clinic
1
COURSE OFFERINGS
Undergraduate
See General Catalog for course descriptions
SLPA 051.
Introduction to Speech-Language Pathology(3)
SLPA 053.
Sign Language I
(3)
SLPA 055.
Sign Language II
(3)
SLPA 101.
Clinical Methods I
(1)
SLPA 103.
Clinical Methods II
(1)
SLPA 105.
Clinical Methods III
(1)
SLPA 107.
Clinical Methods IV
(1)
SLPA 110A/B.
Clinical Observations
(1)
SLPA 121.
Speech and Language Development
(3)
SLPA 123.
Language Disorders I
(3)
SLPA 125.
Articulation and Phonology
(3)
SLPA 127.
SLPA 129.
SLPA 131.
SLPA 137.
SLPA 139.
SLPA 143.
SLPA 145.
SLPA 151.
SLPA 181.
SLPA 183.
SLPA 189A.
SLPA 189B.
SLPA 191.
SLPA 193.
Audiology
Anatomy and Physiology of Speech
Phonetics
Speech and Hearing Science
Diagnostics
Multicultural Populations
Disorders of Fluency
Behavior Modification for SLPs
Diagnostic Observation
Diagnostic Laboratory
Beginning Clinic
Intermediate Clinic
Independent Study
Special Topics (2 or 4)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
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(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1-4)
COURSE OFFERINGS
SLPA 201.
Professional Issues (1)
Seminar in ethical and legal issues, practice standards, employment and business
considerations for the practice of speech-language pathology.
SLPA 205.
Adult Neurological Disorders (3)
Neurologically based speech and language disorders in adults will be investigated. The
understanding and management of aphasia and similar language disorders are included.
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
SLPA 209.
Language Disorders II (3)
Assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with language disorders in the
language-for-learning and advanced language stages. An overview of language disorders
in children and adolescents and the relationship between language and literacy are also
components of this course.
SLPA 211.
Language Disorders III (3)
Assessment and treatment of children with language disorders in the prelinguistic,
emerging, and developing language stages. Causation, prevention, and early intervention
issues, as well as considerations for special populations, are also covered in this course.
Prerequisites: SLPA 209 or permission of the instructor.
SLPA 213.
Advanced Audiology (3)
Audiologic tests for site of lesion, and central auditory dysfunction; test procedures
include advanced speech, and auditory brain stem response testing. Prerequisite:
graduate standing.
SLPA 215.
Aural Rehabilitation (3)
Theory and methods of habilitation/rehabilitation of hearing impaired children and adults.
Procedures include speech and language development, speech conservation, speech
reading, auditory training and amplification with individual and group hearing aids.
Prerequisites: SLPA 127 and graduate standing.
SLPA 217.
Voice Disorders (3)
This graduate course concerns the study of the human voice and related disorders. Course
content includes normal vocal development as well as functional and organic voice
disorders. The primary course objective is to instruct students in the etiology, diagnosis,
and treatment of vocal pathologies. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
SLPA 219.
Phonological Disorders (3)
Critical analysis of research and theory in etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of speech
sound disorders. Emphasis on current scientific research findings and their application to
clinical work. Assessment and intervention techniques for speech sound disorders.
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
SLPA 221.
Motor Speech Disorders (2)
Disorders associated with apraxia and dysarthria in adults and children, including
cerebral palsy and head injury. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
SLPA 222 Neurological Disorders-Treatment (3
This class will focus on various treatment strategies for adult individuals with differential
diagnoses of various communication disorders. Evidence-based treatment approaches,
structured treatment approaches, and pragmatic treatment approaches in concert with
appropriate goal setting strategies will be emphasized. Treatments for motor speech
disorders, the aphasias, and communicative deficits secondary to traumatic brain injury
will be offered.
SLPA 225.
Public School Issues (1)
Seminar in organization and administration of language, speech, and hearing programs in
public schools. Review of federal and state legislation and legal decisions influencing
public school speech-language pathologists. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
SLPA 229. Dysphagia/Swallowing Disorders (3)
This graduate-level course investigates the nature of normal and abnormal swallowing
function, the causes of dysphagia, its assessment and clinical management. Prerequisite:
graduate standing.
SLPA 231.Augmentative/Alternative Communication (2)
The course will provide students with information about unaided and aided systems for
alternative and augmentative communication. Students will gain information and
laboratory experiences which help them determine the most appropriate devices and
methods of therapy for an individual and how to incorporate them into a complete
communication system. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
SLPA 233.
Cleft Palate and Syndromes (2)
Analysis of research and theory in etiology, diagnosis and treatment of craniofacial
anomalies and other genetic syndromes involving communicative disorders. Diagnosis
and treatment of speech disorders associated with cleft palate will be emphasized.
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
SLPA 237.
Managed Care (1)
Graduate seminar in ethical and legal issues, practice standards, employment and
government regulations for the speech-language pathologist practicing in the medical
environment.
SLPA 241
Research Methods (3)
Exploration of various research methodologies and statistical designs applicable to
communicative disorders. Study and critical evaluation of empirical studies from current
literature. Scholarly and professional writing skills. Application of the scientific method,
including use of qualitative and quantitative data, to assessment and treatment of clients
with communicative disorders.
SLPA 245.
Disorders of Fluency (2)
Introductory course in fluency disorders with emphasis upon etiology, theory, diagnosis,
and treatment of stuttering and cluttering.
SLPA 285.Colloquium in Speech-Language Pathology (2)
Lectures presented by invited professionals covering current issues in speech-language
pathology. SLPA 285 may be repeated annually.
SLPA 287A. Internship in Speech & Hearing (2-4)
SLPA 287B. Fieldwork in Speech & Hearing (2)
SLPA 288.
Externship (3-9)
Graduate student status. This experience is designed to provide students with a full-time,
supervised experience in the field. Educational and medical settings are available.
Prerequisite: Open only to graduate students in the Department of Speech-Language
Pathology who have completed all of their academic coursework, comprehensive
examinations and have maintained a graduate GPA of 3.0 or higher. Course may be
repeated.
SLPA 289A.
Advanced Clinic (1)
SLPA 289B.
SLPA 291.
SLPA 293.
SLPA 297.
SLPA 299.
Advanced Clinic
Graduate Independent Study
Special Topics
Graduate Research
Thesis
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(2 or 4)