Graduates from the MS in Speech-Language Pathology program will be able to:

• Apply knowledge in communication and swallowing processes and disorders, including their biological, neurological, acoustic, psychological, developmental/lifespan, linguistic and cultural bases to clinical practice at a level commensurate with entry-level certification and licensure in speech-language pathology.
• Apply the principles and methods of prevention, assessment, and intervention for people with communication disorders including anatomical/physiological, psychological, developmental, and linguistic and cultural correlates of the disorders to clinical practice at a level commensurate with entry-level certification and licensure in speech-language pathology.
• Evaluate and treat individuals who exhibit disorders of articulation, fluency, voice/resonance, receptive/expressive language, hearing, swallowing, cognitive aspects of communication, social aspects of communication, and communication modalities and demonstrate critical thinking skills to clinical practice at a level commensurate with entry-level certification and licensure in speech-language pathology.