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
CD634 Language and Cognitive Disorders In Infants and Preschool Child [online] 2

Fall, Year 1

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

Spring, Year 1

Total Credit Hours 12
Course Number Course Description Credit Hours
CD628 Cognitive Communication Disorders 1
CD652 Swallowing Disorders 3
CD603 Adv. Clinical Practicum in SLP 3
CD642 Stuttering and Cluttering 2
CD620 Speech Sound Disorders 3

Summer, Year 2

Total Credit Hours 7
Course Number Course Description Credit Hours
CD641 Voice Disorders  2
CD603* Adv. Clinical Practicum in SLP 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 CD [online] 2
CD670 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in CD [online] 2

Total Credit Hours: 58

*If not taken at the undergraduate level

***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