Curriculum Pattern Effective Summer 2024

Summer, Year 1

Total Credit Hours 7
Course Number Course Description Credit Hours
CD608 Clinical Methods [online] 2
CD625 Research Methods in Communication Disorders [online] 3
CD642 Stuttering [online] 2

Fall, Year 1

Total Credit Hours 12
Course Number Course Description Credit Hours
CD630 Language Disorders and their Functional Implications 3
CD635 Language, Cognitive, and Social Communication Disorders in the School-Age Child 3
CD603 Clinical Practicum 3
CD616 Literacy Essentials for Speech-Language Pathologists 3

Spring, Year 1

Total Credit Hours 13
Course Number Course Description Credit Hours
CD628 Cognitive Communication Disorders 2
CD652 Swallowing 3
CD603 Clinical Practicum 3
CD634 Language and Cognitive Disorder in Infants and Preschool [online] 2
CD620 Articulation and Phonology 3

Summer, Year 2

Total Credit Hours 7
Course Number Course Description Credit Hours
CD641 Voice Disorders  2
CD603* Clinical Practicum 3
CD651 Motor Speech Disorders 2
*Students who complete the study-abroad clinical practicum course in the winter session of the first year may qualify for an exemption from CD603 in the summer of year 2.

Fall, Year 2

Total Credit Hours 11
Course Number Course Description Credit Hours
CD659 Speech and Language Services for Special Populations  2
CD643 Augmentative, Alternative, and Assistive Communication Modalities 2
CD653 Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing  1
CD669 Externship 1 3
CD683/695 Research in CD (Independent Study)/Thesis in CD 1
CD656 Craniofacial Disorders and Cleft Palate 2

Spring, Year 2

Total Credit Hours 9
Course Number Course Description Credit Hours
CD683/695 Research in CD (Independent Study)/Thesis in CD 2
CD669 Externship 2 3
CD685 Professional Issues in Comunication Disorders [online] 2
CD670 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in CD [online] 2

Total Credit Hours: 59

***Externship can be taken Fall/Spring or Spring/Summer of second year, 2 semesters required

**GR698: Comprehensive Examination (0 credits): Must be taken during the semester of graduation. The written comprehensive is an examination of the degree program. Students must enroll in GR 698 during the final semester. If not enrolled in regular coursework a minimum enrollment fee must be paid.

**GR699: Master's Oral Examination (0 Credits): The oral examination will be conducted for students writing a thesis or internship paper instead of the written comprehensive examination. Students must enroll in GR 699 during the final semester. If not enrolled in regular coursework or thesis, a minimum enrollment fee must be paid

NOTE: For full course descriptions, refer to the current Southeast Missouri State University Graduate Bulletin.

If not taken at the undergraduate level:

  • CD525 (3 hrs) Aural Rehabilitation (Summer Year 1, 2, or 3)
  • CD399 (3 hrs) Speech and Hearing Science (Fall Year 2)

***CD669: 2 semesters required; Fall/Spring or Spring/Summer