The speech-language pathology program provides the necessary academic and clinical experiences leading to professional certification and state licensure. Teacher licensure is also an available option. Students typically complete the 91-quarter hour program in two years. It includes a planned sequence of core courses, practicum courses, elective opportunities, ongoing clinical experiences, and a choice between one or two externships near the end of the program. Students satisfy all ASHA academic and clinical requirements for certification, including the National Teacher’s Examination (Praxis) in Speech-Language Pathology as part of the degree program.

Two tracks are available. Students choosing Track A may be interested in ongoing research opportunities with faculty, leading to a thesis; or may prefer additional coursework, perhaps providing certificates in areas such as gerontology or teaching English as a second language. Track B requires completion of two externships and may be preferred by students desiring a greater variety of clinical experiences. For example, a student may choose to extern in both medical and school settings or perhaps obtain different experiences in separate medical settings. Externships are available throughout the U.S. and Canada through contractual agreements with certified professionals in those sites.