Speech-Language Pathology Doctorate, SLPD

Program Description

The clinical doctoral program is designed for post-masters, ASHA certified speech-language pathologists. The objective of the program is to prepare advanced practitioners and future university clinical faculty in Communication Sciences and Disorders through provision of an affordable, rigorous, high quality clinical doctoral program. The program emphasizes the social and cultural aspects of communication sciences and disorders as it applies to both allied health care and educational services to under-served populations. The clinical doctorate will deepen the knowledge, leadership and problem-solving skills of current practitioners with a focus on coursework and applications that incorporate current research, ethical decision-making and models of best practice. The curriculum will provide primary and secondary concentrations of study and an applied research experience that enhances the knowledge and skills required in advanced clinical practice and administration/leadership in educational, medical, rehabilitation and other clinical settings (e.g., coursework, directed teaching, clinical research, etc.).

Total Credit Hours: 33