Apply to this program through CSDCAS, a centralized application service.
Review the sections below before you begin.
Apply to this program through CSDCAS, a centralized application service.
Review the sections below before you begin.
Admission into the CSD graduate program is competitive, and the number of students admitted each year is limited. Your completed application must be received by the deadline (Jan. 15) to be considered for the fall semester.
For questions related to graduate admissions you can email the department at SLPAdmissions@MissouriState.edu.
*Admittance into this program is limited and dependent upon available slots.
There are two pathways to be considered for admission a bachelor's degree in CSD (see below) or prerequisite coursework.
Alana Mantie-Kozlowski, SLP Graduate Program Director
Kampeter Health Sciences Hall, Room 237
Phone 417-836-5368
AlanaMantieKozlowski@MissouriState.edu
The Masters program in speech-language pathology (SLP) is designed to prepare students to make intelligent decisions and take appropriate, thoughtful action. The program is organized to encourage students to use critical thinking and problem-solving to identify and meet the communication needs of individuals and families. The SLP program is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
Completion of course work for speech-language pathology requires two academic years (fall, spring) and one summer; enrollment in two summer sessions is encouraged. This option prepares students for a career in an educational setting (i.e., public school, special school, special school district); a clinical setting (i.e., hospital, guidance center, rehabilitation center or nursing home); an industrial setting; a private setting; or others. Entry into a PhD program is also possible after completion of this program.
Completed application must be received by CSDCAS and noted as complete by January 15 to be considered for the fall semester. The number of students who can enter the program each year is limited. Admission to the program is competitive.
Full admission to the program shall be based on the following components and application requirements/deadlines:
CSDCAS application service. Students will submit applications through a site called CSDCAS. Instructions for the application process are available on the CSDCAS site.
Non-Thesis Option: A minimum of 58 semester hours in Speech-Language Pathology shall be completed, including the following:
Thesis Option: Requirements included in items 1 and 2 above shall pertain. Completion of the Master's Thesis and oral defense shall replace items 3 and 4 listed above.
The accumulation of more than 9 hours of "C" or below in academic and/or practicum courses will result in dismissal from the program.
The CSD Department reserves the right to refuse enrollment or program continuation to any student. This refusal will be determined by the judgment of the CSD Graduate Faculty and CSD Department Head based upon the student’s ability to successfully complete clinical practicum assignments or to assume patient care responsibilities and/or function as a clinician/teacher. Additionally, if a student has failed to demonstrate an attitude of professionalism as judged by the CSD Graduate Faculty and CSD Department Head, a student may be dismissed from the program.
According to the Missouri State University Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities, the Codes of Ethics of American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), and requirements of the Communication Sciences and Disorders Department, academic integrity and honesty are the foundation of the University community. Students are expected to practice academic and clinical integrity in all assigned work. Students are also expected to be honest in all interactions with other students, faculty, and staff, and be professional in attitude, actions and attire.
The University, and the CSD department, has the inherent right to promulgate appropriate rules and regulations for the orderly conduct of University business and the protection of the health and safety of the University community. Students are expected to comply with all published and stated rules and regulations. If a student is accused of violating any code (theft, academic dishonestly, possession of drugs, etc.) they will be subject to warnings, loss of privileges, probation, suspension, and/or dismissal.
Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
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CSD 718 | Fluency Disorders | 2 hrs |
CSD 729 | Cognitively-Based Communication Disorders | 2 hrs |
CSD 720 | Voice Disorders | 2 hrs |
Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
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CSD 794 | Orientation to Clinic Speech Pathology | 1 hr |
CSD 728 | Advanced Study of Phonological (Speech Sound) Disorders in Children | 3 hrs |
CSD 712 | Child Language I | 3 hrs |
CSD 713 | Child Language II | 3 hrs |
CSD 724 | Aphasia | 3 hrs |
CSD 795 | Advanced Clinical Practice (Clinical Practicum) | 2 hrs |
Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
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CSD 702 | Research Methods in Communication Disorders | 3 hrs |
CSD 725 | Motor Speech Disorders | 3 hrs |
CSD 732 | Speech and Language Assessment and Treatment for Special Populations | 3 hrs |
CSD 795 | Advanced Clinical Practice (Clinical Practicum) | 4 hrs |
Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
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CSD 718 | Fluency Disorders (if not taken Summer 1) | 2 hrs |
CSD 720 | Voice Disorders (if not taken in Summer 1) | 2 hrs |
CSD 784 | Non-Thesis Project OR | 1 hr |
CSD 799 | Masters Thesis | 2 hrs |
CSD 795 | Advanced Clinical Practice (Clinical Practicum) | 3 hrs |
Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
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CSD 741 | Dysphagia | 3 hrs |
CSD 733 | Introduction to Augmentative & Alternative Communication | 3 hrs |
CSD 784 | Non-Thesis Project OR | 1 hr |
CSD 799 | Masters Thesis | 2 hrs |
CSD 795 | Advanced Clinical Practice (Clinical Practicum) | 4 hrs |
Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
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CSD 791 | Professional Issues in Speech-Language Pathology | 2 hrs |
CSD 784 | Non-Thesis Project OR | 1 hr |
CSD 799 | Masters Thesis | 2 hrs |
CSD 797 | Speech-Language Pathology Externship | 6 hrs |
Once the decision is made to accept an admission offer into Speech-Language Pathology, Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing or Audiology, you must read and review the Essential Functions. Returning this document signed affirms that the individual is able to meet the essential functions necessary to be a speech-language pathologist, educator of the deaf and hard of hearing or an audiologist. If one feels they cannot meet the essential functions, it is highly recommended they speak with the CSD department head.