Victor E. Tiger

Department of Communication Disorders

Graduate Program

Master of Science Degree

The following lists the suggested academic preparation for the educational setting.

Academic Preparation for Educational Setting:
The following coursework is suggested for SLPs who are going to be working within the public schools. Although Kansas does not require this coursework, many states continue to require specific academic preparation for the school setting. This coursework can be taken as a component of the undergraduate program or graduate program. Equivalent coursework, as assessed by the graduate student's advisor, which has been completed at another university may be substituted for these courses. 

Academic Preparation for Educational Setting Total: 16
Credit Hours

TEEL 202: Foundations of Education

3

TEEL 231: Human Growth and Development

or

PSY 400 Child and Developmental Psychology

3
SLP 412: Observation and Participation in Clinical Procedures

2

TESP 302 : Educating Exceptional Students

or

SPED 802 VA Theories of Exceptionalities and Diversity

3
SLP 862: Language Disorders: Kindergarten Through Adolescence (Category A: Core Courses in SLP)

3

SLP 882: Seminar: Counseling in Communication Disorders (Category C: Courses, Seminars and Independent Study)

2

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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.

Contact Information: infoslp@fhsu.edu - 785-628-5366

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