Graduate Program Master of Science Degree The following lists other courses, seminars, and independent study courses for the graduate program. These changes reflect the 2005 American Speech-Language-Hearing (ASHA) Standards for Academic Programs. Category C: Courses, Seminars, and Independent Studies (Selected in consultation with advisor) Total: 9-17 Credit Hours SLP 665: Communication and Aging 2 SLP 836: Pediatric Audiology 2 SLP 882: Seminar: Counseling in Communication Disorders 2 SLP 882: Seminar: Speech Sound Disorders 2 SLP 814: Independent Study: Research Development* 1 SLP 814: Independent Study: Research Project* 2-6 SLP 899: Thesis in Speech-Language Pathology 2-6 Category A: FHSU Graduate Core Courses Category B: Clinical Education Preparation for Educational Settings

The graduate program in speech-language pathology in the Department of Communication Disorders at Fort Hays State University is nationally accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). The Department prepares students for clinical certification by ASHA and professional Licensure by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.

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