Communication Sciences & Disorders Graduate Programs

1. Knowledge of basic human communication and swallowing processes, including their biological, neurological, acoustic, psychological, developmental, and linguistic and cultural bases by recognizing and recalling facts and understanding what the facts mean.
2. Knowledge of the nature of speech, language, hearing, and communication disorders and differences and swallowing disorders, including the etiologies, characteristic, anatomical/physiological, acoustic, psychological, developmental, and linguistic and cultural correlates in the following content areas: articulation, fluency, voice/resonance, language, hearing, swallowing, cognitive, social, and communication modalities, by recognizing and recalling facts and understanding and applying the facts, concepts, and ideas as related to persons with communication and swallowing disorders.
3. Knowledge/application of the principles and methods of prevention, assessment, and intervention for people with communication and swallowing disorders including consideration of anatomical/physiological, psychological, developmental, and linguistic and cultural correlates of the disorder in the following content areas: speech sound production, fluency, voice/resonance, receptive and expressive language/literacy, hearing, swallowing/feeding, cognitive aspects of communication, social aspects of communication, and augmentative and alternative communication modalities by applying the facts, rules, concepts, and ideas; breaking down information into components parts; judging the value of information or ideas; and combining parts to generate new knowledge and/or implement new procedures or recommendations.
4. Knowledge/application of standards of ethical conduct by applying the facts, rules, concepts, and ideas; breaking down information into components parts; judging the value of information or ideas; and combining parts to generate new knowledge and/or implement new procedures or recommendations.
5. Knowledge/application of processes used in research and the integration of research principles into evidence-based clinical practice by applying the facts, rules, concepts, and ideas; breaking down information into components parts; judging the value of information or ideas; and combining parts to generate new knowledge and/or implement new procedures or recommendations.
6. Knowledge of contemporary professional issues by applying the facts, rules, concepts, and ideas; breaking down information into components parts; judging the value of information or ideas; and combining parts to generate new knowledge and/or implement new procedures or recommendations.
7. Knowledge about entry level and advanced certification, licensure, and other relevant professional credentials, by recognizing and recalling facts and understanding and applying the facts within the profession of communication and swallowing disorders.
8. Skills in oral and written or other forms of communication sufficient for entry into professional practice by applying the facts, rules, concepts, and ideas; breaking down information into components parts; judging the value of information or ideas; and combining parts to generate new knowledge and/or implement new procedures or recommendations.
9. Participate in clinical practicum in order to develop the following skills:
10. Skills in clinical evaluation in the areas listed below by applying the facts, rules, concepts, and ideas; breaking down information into components parts; judging the value of information or ideas; and combining parts to a produce and/or implement new procedures or recommendations.

• Conduct screening and prevention procedures.
• Collect case history information and integrate information from clients, relevant others and professionals.
• Select and administer appropriate evaluation procedures.
• Adapt evaluation procedures to meet client needs.
• Interpret, integrate and synthesize all information to develop diagnosis and design appropriate intervention.
• Complete administrative and reporting functions necessary to support evaluation.
• Refer clients for appropriate services.

11. Skills in clinical intervention in the areas listed below by applying the facts, rules, concepts, and ideas; breaking down information into components parts; judging the value of information or ideas; and combining parts to a produce and/or implement new procedures or recommendations.

• Develop setting-appropriate intervention plans with measurable and achievable goals that meet client’s needs.
• Implement intervention plans involving client and relevant other in the intervention process.
• Select or develop and use appropriate materials and instrumentation for prevention and intervention.
• Measure and evaluate clients’ performance and progress.
• Modify intervention plans, strategies, materials and instruments as appropriate to meet client needs. • Complete administrative and reporting functions necessary to support intervention.
• Identify and refer clients for services as appropriate.

12. Skills in clinical interaction and personal qualities in the areas listed below in the areas listed below by applying the facts, rules, concepts, and ideas; breaking down information into components parts; judging the value of information or ideas; and combining parts to produce and/or implement new procedures and/or recommendations.

• Communicate effectively, recognizing the needs, values, preferred mode of communication and cultural/linguistic background of the client and relevant others.
• Manage care of clients to ensure an interprofessional, team-based collaborative practice.
• Provide counseling regarding communication and swallowing disorders to client and relevant others.
• Adhere to the ASHA Code of Ethics and behave professionally.

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Prepare students to evaluate, treat, and conduct research with persons with communication and swallowing disorders in any professional setting.

The Master’s of Science (M.S.) education program in speech-language pathology at The University of Tulsa 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, Maryland 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700.

Master’s students in speech-language pathology are required to write a graduate research paper or thesis. Opportunities to work with faculty members on research projects in their areas of expertise are available as well as opportunities to present at local, state, and national conferences. The instrumentation and equipment within the department is often used for data acquisition.

The University of Tulsa supports undergraduate and graduate research with grants, an annual research colloquium, and some travel funds for presentation. Current research topics in the department include voice changes in women based on hormonal changes, patient satisfaction with the TU Cleft Palate team, perspectives of various groups on the importance of bilingual language development, effects of mild traumatic brain injury on student athlete’s academic performance, and listener’s perspectives of female speech samples.

Prospective graduate students apply for admission through the Graduate School. Entering classes have approximately 20-25 students. Financial aid, scholarships and graduate assistantships may be available to qualified students. For further information, contact the graduate school at the following email address: grad@utulsa.edu

Specific admission requirements to the master’s program in speech-language pathology include the following:

• A baccalaureate from an accredited university or completion of prerequisite coursework
• An undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.0
• An undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.5 in communication disorders courses
• An official copy of scores from the GRE General test submitted to the Graduate School
• Two letters of recommendation (at least one academic references)
• Personal statement (part of the application for the Graduate School*)

Students who do not meet these minimum requirements may be considered for provisional or probationary admissions at the discretion of the graduate program adviser and faculty of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders.

Students lacking a bachelor’s degree in speech-language pathology must complete undergraduate leveling courses in the discipline before being considered for admission to the graduate program. Contact kris-foyil@utulsa.edu for information about leveling courses.

*Please respond in one or two paragraphs to one of the prompts listed below:

What motivated you to study speech-language pathology?
What area of communication and swallowing disorders is most interesting to you at this time and why?
What are the reasons that you want to obtain your master’s degree in speech-language pathology at The University of Tulsa?

 

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Grad Tracking 2021