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Master of Arts and Master of Science Degree Program Descriptions
Clinical
Dietetics/Nutrition
Dietitians who are registered through the American Dietetic Association (ADA) and individuals who possess a baccalaureate degree from an ADA-approved program may pursue a Master of Science degree in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences with an emphasis in clinical dietetics/nutrition. The emphasis has been developed to provide an advanced theoretical framework that highlights selected areas of clinical dietetics practice. Graduation requirements include completion of a thesis or non-thesis option.
NOTE: This program will provide applicants who are not already registered through the American Dietetic Association with the MS degree in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences but will not provide the required clinical experiences for registration. Those interested in the clinical experience necessary to establish registration eligibility should apply for the coordinated undergraduate program.
Clinical
Dietetics/Nutrition Curriculum
Required common courses (for all SHRS graduate studies):
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| *HRS 2901
| Introduction to Research Methodology
| 3 cr.
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| HRS 2903
| Issues in the Health System
| 2 cr.
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| *BIOST 2011
| Principles of Statistical Reasoning
| 2 cr.
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| *BIOST 2041
| Introduction to Statistical Methods 1
| 2 cr.
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| *BIOST 2042
| Introduction to Statistical Methods 2
| 2 cr.
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| *PSYED 2014
| Statistical Methods 1
| 3 cr.
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| *PSYED 2015
| Statistical Methods 2
| 3 cr.
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| TOTAL |
17 cr.
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*Any two of these courses can be used to fulfill the research course requirement. Alternate selections require approval by the Dean.
Thesis or Non-Thesis Options
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| Thesis Option:
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| A minimum of six (6) credits is required for the thesis option:
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| HRS 2924/2925
| Graduate Research Proposal
| 2 cr.
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| HRS 2925
| Graduate Research
| 4 cr.
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| TOTAL |
6 cr.
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| Non-Thesis Option:
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| A minimum of six (6) credits is required for the non-thesis option:
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| HRS 2926
| Scholarly Paper
| 3 cr.
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| HRS 2925
| Elective courses or
Independent study |
3 cr.
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| TOTAL |
6 cr.
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| Required Courses
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| ANAHS 2020
| Mammalian Physiology
| 4 cr.
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| HRS 2600
| CDN Research Seminar
| 1 cr.
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| HRS 2620
| Nutrition Services for
Health Maintenance |
3 cr.
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| PHARM 2002
| Concepts of Pharmacology
| 3 cr.
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| HRS 2610
| Food Technology
| 3 cr.
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| HRS 2621
| Advanced Seminar in Clinical Dietetics
| 3 cr.
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| TOTAL |
17 cr.
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| Electives - minimum of six credits
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Students may develop a subspecialty emphasis in clinical dietetics in areas including renal, diabetes, geriatric nutrition care, metabolic nutrition care, or nutrition in developmental disabilities and rehabilitation through elective courses and research requirements.
Communication
Science and Disorders
This program has been designed to provide students with
- a specialized academic education in communication processes and disorders, including disorders of speech, language, and hearing;
- the knowledge and skills needed to critically evaluate empirical research; and
- clinical expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of individuals having communicative disorders.
The master's degree program has two specializations, one in Speech-Language Pathology and one in Audiology. Both are accredited by the Educational Standards Board of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
The master's program specialization in Speech-Language Pathology has several emphases. The general clinical track requires 50 credits of academic course work in addition to clinical experiences specified below. The public school track prepares students who wish to work in a public school setting, according to Pennsylvania certification requirements. The program is designed to require two full years (six terms) of study, but some students may be able to complete the requirements in five terms.
The master's program specialization in Audiology requires 64 credits of academic course work in addition to the clinical experiences specified below. The program is designed to be completed in six consecutive terms of study.
Master's students in both Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology specializations are required to pass a comprehensive examination consisting of written and oral components, or to complete a master's thesis. Completion of a thesis allows the student to earn the Master of Science in Communication Science and Disorders degree and exempts the student from the Comprehensive Examination. Students who do not complete the thesis receive an MA degree. All students must participate in departmental proseminars, which consist of presentations and discussions led by faculty members or doctoral students. All course work and practicum credits must be completed with a minimum grade of B to satisfy requirements for the degree.
Clinical practicum requirements are met in the University of Pittsburgh Speech and Hearing Clinic Network (accredited both in audiology and speech-language pathology by the Educational Services Board of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association) and at any of the approximately 40 Pittsburgh-area facilities with which the program is affiliated. These include the major hospitals, specialty clinics, and private practices in the area, as well as public and private schools.
Comprehensive
Examination
All students who do not complete a master's thesis are required to pass a two-part oral and written Comprehensive Examination. The purpose of the Comprehensive Examination is to assess students' abilities to think critically, to communicate their thoughts to others in written and oral form, and to demonstrate both their grasp of the major academic content provided in their graduate program and their understanding of the clinical process. To satisfy both written and oral components of the Comprehensive Examination, students will present (first in writing, and then orally) a case from their own clinical experience to a committee of three faculty, clinical supervisors, or field faculty members. The written portion of the Comprehensive Examination will include a written report and analysis of the student's case. If the student passes the written portion, an oral examination is scheduled. During the oral examination, the student must present the case, and then respond to and discuss questions posed by the committee regarding the case and information pertaining to the case. Students may sign up to take their Comprehensive Examinations at any time after their second term of full-time study. Students cannot take the Comprehensive Examination if on provisional or special status. The examination must be taken at least one month before the last day of the term in which the degree will be granted.
Master's
Program in Speech-Language Pathology
General Clinical Track
Required Course work - 47 credits
Graduate Seminar - three credits
Clinic Practicum - 13 credits
Total Credits - 63
Public School Track
In addition to the course requirements for the general clinical track, students must have at least 12 credits of education course work at the undergraduate level (which can be taken during the master's program), and four to six credits from two additional graduate seminars in special education (one credit courses are not eligible). Also, at least six of the 13 clinic practicum credits must be taken in a school setting.
Speech-Language
Pathology Curriculum
Required courses/labs - 47 credits
Graduate seminar - 3 credits
Clinic Practicum - 13 credits
Proseminar - 0 credits (4 registrations satisfactorily completed)
Total Credits - 63 credits
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| Fall Term: First Year
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| CSD 2060
| Proseminar |
0 cr.
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| CSD 2039
| Motor Speech Disorders |
3 cr.
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| CSD 2064
| Orientation to Clinical Procedures |
3 cr.
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| CSD 2070
| Articulation and Phonological Disorders |
3 cr.
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| CSD 2071
| Child Language Disorders 1 |
3 cr.
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| CSD 206x
| Clinic Practicum
2065 - Network
2066 - Outplacement |
1 cr.
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| TOTAL |
13 cr.
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| Spring Term: First Year
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| CSD 2060
| Proseminar |
0 cr.
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| CSD 2055
| Pediatric Audiological Rehabilitation* |
3 cr.
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| CSD 2073
| Voice Disorders |
3 cr.
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| CSD 2075
| Aphasia |
3 cr.
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| CSD 2076
| Laryngectomy and Dysphagia |
3 cr.
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| CSD 206x
| Clinic Practicum*
2065 - Network
2066 - Outplacement |
1 cr.
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| TOTAL |
10-13 cr.
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| Summer Term: First Year
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| CSD 2041
| Management of Hearing Problems* |
3 cr.
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| CSD 2074
| Cleft Palate & Craniofacial Disorders
(take 1st or 2nd year) |
3 cr.
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| CSD 2082
| Professional Issues (take 1st or 2nd year) |
2 cr.
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| CSD 2478/
2479 |
Graduate Seminar** |
3 cr.
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| CSD 2065/6
| Clinic Practicum
2065 - Network
2066 - Outplacement |
2-4 cr.
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| TOTAL |
2-15 cr.
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| Fall Term: Second Year
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| CSD 2060
| Proseminar |
0 cr.
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| CSD 2040
| Audiological Assessment |
3 cr.
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| CSD 2042
| Audiological Assessment Lab |
1 cr.
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| CSD 2072
| Fluency Disorders |
3 cr.
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| CSD 2275
| Cognitive - Communication Disorders |
3 cr.
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| CSD 2478/
2479 |
Graduate Seminar** |
3 cr.
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| CSD 206x
| Clinic Practicum
2065 - Network
2066 - Outplacement |
3 cr.
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| TOTAL |
13-16 cr.
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| Spring Term: Second Year
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| CSD 2060
| Proseminar |
0 cr.
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| CSD 2061
| Clinical Interviewing & Counseling |
2 cr.
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| CSD 2081
| Research Strategies and Tactics |
3 cr.
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| CSD 2250
| Child Language Disorders 2 |
3 cr.
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| CSD 2478/
2479 |
Graduate Seminar** |
3 cr.
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| CSD 206x
| Clinic Practicum
2065 - Network
2066 - Outplacement |
3-6 cr.
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| TOTAL |
11-17 cr.
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| Summer Term: Second Year
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| CSD 2074
| Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Disorders
(take 1st or 2nd year) |
3 cr.
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| CSD 2082
| Professional Issues (take 1st or 2nd year) |
2 cr.
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| CSD 2478/
2479 |
Graduate Seminar** |
3 cr.
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| CSD 206x
| Clinic Practicum*
2065 - Network
2066 - Outplacement |
5 cr.
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| TOTAL |
0-13 cr.
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*SLP students must take either CSD 2055 (Pediatric Audiological Rehabilitation) or CSD 2041 (Management of Hearing Problems), which are offered in alternating years. During the first year, when either course is NOT taken, students may substitute a speech-language course from the second year SLP curriculum.
**One Graduate Seminar is required for graduation.
NOTE: Satisfactory completion of Proseminar requires attending scientific and/or professional presentations and discussions at a minimum of five per term of any of the following: SHRS doctoral seminar, CS&D research roundtable, Audiology miniseminar, and/or Speech-Language Pathology clinical forum.
NOTE: Course work must be passed with a B grade or better in order to count for graduation and to qualify the student for the Comprehensive Examination.
Audiology
Curriculum
Required Course work - 64
Clinic Practicum - 18 credits
Total Credits - 82
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| Fall Term: First Year
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| CSD 2060
| Proseminar |
0 cr.
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| CSD 2040
| Audiological Assessment |
3 cr.
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| CSD 2042
| Audiological Assessment Lab |
1 cr.
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| CSD 2064
| Orientation to Clinical Procedures |
3 cr.
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| CSD 2048
| Sound & Vibration: Measurement and Management |
3 cr.
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| CSD 2056/7
| Practicum*
| 3 cr.
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| CSD 2058
| Clinical Procedures Lab |
1 cr.
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| TOTAL |
14 cr.
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| Spring Term: First Year
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| CSD 2060
| Proseminar |
0 cr.
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| CSD 2047
| Amplification 1 |
3 cr.
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| CSD 2044
| Differential Assessment |
3 cr.
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| CSD 2045
| Physiological Assessment |
3 cr.
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| CSD 2456
| Developmental Speech Perception |
3 cr.
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| CSD 2056/7
| Practicum*
| 2 cr.
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| CSD 2058
| Clinical Procedures Lab |
1 cr.
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| TOTAL |
15 cr.
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| Summer Term: First Year
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| CSD 2041
| Management of Hearing Problems |
3 cr.
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| CSD 2252
| Advanced Physiological Assessment |
3 cr.
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| CSD 2450
| Topics in Audiology 1 |
3 cr.
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| CSD 2056/7
| Practicum*
| 3 cr.
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| CSD 2058
| Clinic Procedures Lab |
1 cr.
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| TOTAL |
13 cr.
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| Fall Term: Second Year
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| CSD 2060
| Proseminar |
0 cr.
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| CSD 2046
| Pediatric Evaluation |
3 cr.
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| CSD 2454
| Amplification 2 |
3 cr.
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| CSD 2038
| Physiological and Psychological Acoustics |
3 cr.
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| CSD 2056/7
| Practicum*
| 3 cr.
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| CSD 2058
| Clinical Procedures Lab |
1 cr.
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| TOTAL |
13 cr.
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| Spring Term: Second Year
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| CSD 2060
| Proseminar |
0 cr.
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| CSD 2081
| Research Strategies and Tactics |
3 cr.
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| CSD 2055
| Pediatric Audiological Rehabilitation |
3 cr.
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| CSD xxxx
| Speech-Language Pathology Course |
3 cr.
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| CSD 2058
| Clinical Procedures Lab |
1 cr.
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| CSD 2056/7
| Practicum*
| 3 cr.
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| TOTAL |
13 cr.
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| Summer Term: Second Year
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| CSD 2049
| Aging Auditory System |
3 cr.
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| CSD 2251
| Vestibular Assessment & Rehabilitation |
3 cr.
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| CSD 2450
| Topics in Audiology 2 |
3 cr.
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| CSD 2056/7
| Practicum*
| 3 cr.
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| CSD 2058
| Clinical Procedures Lab |
1 cr.
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| TOTAL |
13 cr.
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*In addition to 17 Audiology Clinic Practicum credits, Audiology students must complete one clinic practicum credit in Speech-Language Pathology (CSD 2065 or CSD 2066).
NOTE: Course work must be passed with a B grade or better in order to count for graduation and to qualify the student for the Comprehensive Examination.
Proseminar requires attending a specified number of departmental and/or school-wide scientific and/or professional presentations.
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