Fall 2022 Trine Course Catalog

Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology (53 hrs.)

Program Mission

Trine University's Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology prepares professionals to assess and treat individuals with communication and swallowing impairments through clinical training, inter-professional collaboration, and evidence-based practice. 

Program Vision Statement

Trine's program graduates speech language pathologists who succeed, lead and serve in their field using knowledge, skill, and evidence-based practice. 

Program Goals

  • Prepare speech-language pathologists to evaluate and treat patients with communication and swallowing impairments in a variety of settings. 
  • Graduate professionals will develop critical thinking skills, lead with the highest standards of ethical principles and value inclusion. 
  • Support faculty and student engagement in research. 
  • Engage in professional development, community service, and cross-disciplinary training. 
  • Prepare speech language pathologists to work in an evolving health care and educational systems and serve the needs of an increasing diverse community.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students who graduate from Trine's Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology program will demonstrate: 

  • The ability to evaluate, diagnose, plan and provide intervention for individuals with communication and swallowing impairments across the lifespan using an evidence-based practice framework. 
  • An understanding of and observation of ASHA's code of ethics, and the standards or practice endorsed by the profession. 
  • Knowledge and skills of different organizational frameworks and clinical delivery models across education and health care settings. 
  • The skills to contribute to the profession and the community by engaging in lifelong learning, service, and community advocacy and education. 

Accreditation

The Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (M. S.) education program in speech-language pathology (residential and distance education) at Trine University is a Candidate for Accreditation by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard, #310, Rockville, MD 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700. Candidacy is a “preaccreditation” status with the CAA, awarded to developing or emerging programs for a maximum period of 5 years.

Degree Requirements

Program Requirements

SLP 5113Articulation and Phonology Disorders

3

SLP 5122Fluency Disorders

2

SLP 5133Developmental Language Disorders

3

SLP 5143Clinical Methods

3

SLP 5153Practicum I

3

SLP 5213Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC)

3

SLP 5222Voice and Resonance

2

SLP 5233Acquired Language Disorders and Cognitive Rehab

3

SLP 5243Motor Speech Disorders

3

SLP 5253Practicum II

3

SLP 6322Dysphagia

2

SLP 6313Research Methods

3

SLP 6415Capstone

5

SLP 6323Practicum III

3

SLP 6426Practicum IV

6

SLP 6516Externship

6

Recommended Course Schedule by Semester

Requirements List

Fall I (14 credit hours)

14

SLP 5113Articulation and Phonology Disorders

3

SLP 5122Fluency Disorders

2

SLP 5133Developmental Language Disorders

3

SLP 5143Clinical Methods

3

SLP 5153Practicum I

3

 

Spring I (14 credit hours)

14

SLP 5213Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC)

3

SLP 5222Voice and Resonance

2

SLP 5233Acquired Language Disorders and Cognitive Rehab

3

SLP 5243Motor Speech Disorders

3

SLP 5253Practicum II

3

 

Summer I (8 credit hours)

8

SLP 6313Research Methods

3

SLP 6322Dysphagia

2

SLP 6323Practicum III

3

 

Fall II (11 credit hours)

11

SLP 6415Capstone

5

SLP 6426Practicum IV

6

 

Spring II (6 credit hours)

6

SLP 6516Externship

6

Total Credit Hours: 53