Speech-language Pathology - Misericordia University

Speech-language Pathology from Misericordia University is a Campus Master Communication Disorders degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. The speech-language pathology program is a five-year, professional master's degree program with admission in the first year. Students admitted as first year or undergraduate transfers who successfully complete all major and university requirements are awarded a BS degree in health sciences in addition to an MS degree in speech-language pathology. Students who have baccalaureate degrees?whether in communication disorders or another field?are conferred the MS degree in speech-language pathology upon completion of all requirements but do not receive the BS in health science. For traditional five year and transfer students, the program's first two years of study provide a strong foundation in the liberal arts and sciences appropriate breadth to develop the ability in students to think independently, weigh values, and understand fundamental theory. This further serves to develop skills of critical thinking and communication, inherent in baccalaureate education and essential to professional socialization. The speech-language pathology professional curriculum is initiated in the first year and continues through the fifth year. The program is guided by the accreditation and certification standards put forth by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) as the accrediting agency for entry-level speech-language pathology programs. Graduates of programs accredited by ASHA are eligible to apply for national certification by ASHA and for state licensure as speech-language pathologists in the individual United States and territories in which licensure is mandated. The master's program in speech-language pathology at Misericordia University is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Mission The speech-language pathology program is committed to providing an educational experience which produces competent speech-language pathologists who are critical thinkers and educated consumers of research, and which prepares its graduates for productive careers in speech-language pathology and as advocates for, and participants in, life-long learning. As an entry-level professional program, the speech-language pathology curriculum reflects a commitment to the complementary relationship between liberal arts and professional studies that enables graduates to adapt to constantly evolving societal and professional needs. The department of speech-language pathology is committed to the provision of affordable, quality professional education that expresses the founding Sisters' values and attitudes of hospitality, justice, mercy, and service. The overall goal is to develop a well-rounded empathetic competent professional who will provide the highest quality of care to individuals with communication disorders. View more details on Misericordia University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Communication Disorders courses.