Graduate Program in Speech-Language Pathology

Graduate Program - Master of Science Degree

The Master of Science (M.S.) education program in Speech-Language Pathology at FHSU is an on-campus program that prepares students for clinical certification by ASHA and professional licensure by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability.  The program has been named one of the top SLP programs by www.speechpathologygraduateprograms.org.

Student outcome data has exceeded the accreditation requirements regularly. Click on the links below for more detailed information regarding the Master of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology at FHSU.

Students can review the Essential Functions for a Speech-Language Pathologist or learn more about Clinical Education Opportunities offered through our program. Potential graduate students should review our Graduate Application Process for step-by-step instructions on applying to the graduate program. Here is a link listing the required pre-requisite coursework required for application into graduate school.  

The Master of Science (M.S.) education program in speech-language pathology (residential) at Fort Hays State University is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard, #310, Rockville, MD 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700.

Core Curriculum

The core curriculum for the Master of Science (M.S.) education program in speech-language pathology at FHSU is provided below. These courses address the 2014 Speech Language Pathology Standards identified by the Council For Clinical Certification (CFCC, 2014). See the FHSU University Catalog for a full description of policies and courses.

Required Academic FHSU Courses: Minimum of 34 Core Credit Hours, 6 Research Hours, 12 Clinical Registration Hours; PLUS Additional Clinic Enrollments as needed and Optional Elective Courses

Fall 1

SLP 801 Graduate Practicum I
SLP 817 Research in Health-Related Professions
SLP 820 Research Development
SLP 835 Augmentative and Alternative Communication (1st year or 2nd year course*)
SLP 836 Advanced Audiology for the SLP (1st year or 2nd year course*)
SLP 840 Speech Sound Disorders: Assessment and Intervention
SLP 862 Language Disorders: Early Language
SLP 889 Neuroanatomy
SLP 869 B Topics in Speech Language Pathology/Audiology: Orientation to Graduate Clinic

Spring 1

SLP 802 Graduate Practicum II or SLP 806 Graduate Practicum in Healthcare
SLP 805 Practicum in Evaluation and Assessment
SLP 816 Clinical Practicum in Audiology
SLP 822 Applied Research Experience
SLP 855 Fluency Disorders
SLP 856 Voice and Motor Speech Disorders
SLP 863 Language Disorders: Later Language
SLP 890 Cognitive Linguistic Communication Disorders

Summer 1

SLP 803 Graduate Practicum III or SLP 806 Graduate Practicum in Healthcare
SLP 807 Aural Rehabilitation Clinical Experience
SLP 834 Dysphagia
SLP 663 Managing Hearing Loss in Children and Adults (if needed)

Fall 2

SLP 806 Graduate Practicum in Healthcare or SLP 804: Clinical Practicum IV
SLP 805 Practicum in Evaluation and Assessment (If not taken in Spring 1)
SLP 810 Professional Issues in Speech-Language Pathology
SLP 812 Clinical Collaboration in Speech-Language Pathology
SLP 813 Assessment and Intervention in Diverse Populations
SLP 816 Clinical Practicum in Audiology (If not taken Spring 1)
SLP 835 Augmentative and Alternative Communication (1st year or 2nd year course*)
SLP 836 Advanced Audiology for the SLP (1st year or 2nd year course*)

Spring 2

SLP 809 Educational Externship
SLP 811 Medical Externship 

SLP 801-816: Clinical Graduate Courses**

* The SLP 817: Research in Communication Sciences and Disorders is a required course of the FHSU Graduate School. Students have concurrent registration in SLP 820: Research Development and then are registered in SLP 822: Applied Research Experience.

** Graduate students will be required to register in a variety of clinical experiences throughout their graduate experience including: graduate practicum, practicum in evaluation, graduate practicum in healthcare, aural rehabilitation clinical experience, audiology clinic, education externship, and medical externship.