Speech-Language Pathology

Year One Pre-Professional Phase

Pre-Professional Phase (91-92 Credits)

The Pre-Professional Phase (six semesters) includes University undergraduate core requirements plus coursework selected to provide a liberal arts education, a basis in the sciences, and critical thinking skills to prepare students for the Professional Phase.

Years 1 through 3

The Pre-Professional Phase (six semesters) includes University undergraduate core requirements plus coursework selected to provide a liberal arts education, a basis in the sciences, and critical thinking skills to prepare students for the Professional Phase.

In most cases, courses listed in bold must be taken in the exact semester indicated; all other courses are interchangeable.

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Students progress through the program without the need to reapply to the graduate phase or take GREs.  Students earn a B.S. in Health Sciences after the Spring semester of the 4th year of the program and a M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology at the end of the 5th year of the program.

Year Two Pre-Professional Phase

Pre-Professional Phase (91-92 Credits)

In most cases, courses listed in bold must be taken in the exact semester indicated; all other courses are interchangeable.

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Students progress through the program without the need to reapply to the graduate phase or take GREs.  Students earn a B.S. in Health Sciences after the Spring semester of the 4th year of the program and a M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology at the end of the 5th year of the program.

Year Three Pre-Professional Phase

Pre-Professional Phase (91-92 Credits)

In most cases, courses listed in bold must be taken in the exact semester indicated; all other courses are interchangeable.

Year 3 Clinical observations begin on campus at the Duquesne Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic.

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Students progress through the program without the need to reapply to the graduate phase or take GREs.  Students earn a B.S. in Health Sciences after the Spring semester of the 4th year of the program and a M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology at the end of the 5th year of the program.

Students progress through the program without the need to reapply to the graduate phase or take GREs.  Students earn a B.S. in Health Sciences after the Spring semester of the 4th year of the program and a M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology at the end of the 5th year of the program.

1. A 3.0 cumulative QPA at Duquesne University and a “C” or better in all courses
2. Documentation of current Basic Life Support
3. Documentation of completion of health requirements and other pre-clinical requirements (including: state and federal background checks, and Basic Life Support)
4. Departmental approval

Important Note: The material contained herein is subject to change from time to time and this publication cannot be considered an agreement or contract between individual students and the School. The Rangos School of Health Sciences reserves the right to alter or amend the terms, conditions, and requirements herein, and to eliminate programs or courses as necessary. Once enrolled, students should consult on a regular basis with their Student Success Coach and/or Faculty Advisor for specific information regarding academic policies pertaining to their respective program

Year Four Professional Phase

Professional Phase (73 Credits)*

Graduate courses are only offered in the semester shown.

On-Campus Clinical Experience

Year 4 students are in the 1st Year Professional Phase of the program.  Throughout this phase, students will see 2-3 clients per week on-campus at the Duquesne Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic.

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Summer Semester

* Completing an optional Master’s Thesis will increase the overall credit load by 1 credit (74 total). Thesis students enroll in three 1-credit Thesis courses (SLP 700, 710, and 720) and enroll in 1 less credit for two courses, SLP 575 and either SLP 543 or 544.

Year Five Professional Phase

Professional Phase (73 Credits)*

Graduate courses are only offered in the semester shown

Externship Placements

Beginning with the Fall semester of the 5th year, students are assigned externship placements off campus.  Fall and Spring placements are within the Pittsburgh region. Summer semester of the 5th year, students have the opportunity to select placements anywhere in the country.

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Summer Semester

* Completing an optional Master’s Thesis will increase the overall credit load by 1 credit (74 total). Thesis students enroll in three 1-credit Thesis courses (SLP 700, 710, and 720) and enroll in 1 less credit for two courses, SLP 575 and either SLP 543 or 544.

Thesis Option

* Completing an optional Master’s Thesis will increase the overall credit load by 1 credit (74 total). Thesis students enroll in three 1-credit Thesis courses (SLP 700, 710, and 720) and enroll in 1 less credit for two courses, SLP 575 and either SLP 543 or 544.

Students also have the option of completing a thesis as part of the Professional Phase. For more information about this option contact Dr.%20Heather%20Rusiewicz.