Communication Disorders, M.Ed.

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Sheila Bridges-Bond, Interim Chair
Department Telephone: (919) 530-7299
Fax: (919) 530-7975
E-mail: bridges@nccu.edu

The Master’s degree program in Communication Disorders is designed to prepare graduates to provide diagnostic and rehabilitative services to persons exhibiting disorders of speech and language. Completion of the program prepares graduates for speech/language pathology services in settings ranging from public schools and hospitals to community, state, and federal agencies. Graduates are academically eligible for certification by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, for licensure by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologists, and for the advanced license issued by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

The Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech/Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Hearing-Language Association (ASHA) nationally accredits the academic program in Speech-Language Pathology.

Requirements for the Master of Education in Communication Disorders

Communication Disorders Program:

1. Completion of minimum of 60 semester hours:

Completion of the program is contingent upon completion of a minimum of 60 semester hours with a cumulative grade point average of “B”, 3.0 or better. Students without the requisite undergraduate degree in Speech/Language Pathology will be required to complete additional hours in normal speech, language, and hearing processes.

2. Admission to the program:

Admission to the program is contingent upon full-time enrollment of no less than 9 semester hours each semester. In addition, 12-month continuous enrollment is required. Students must enroll during the two 6 week summer sessions.

3. Required professional specialization courses:

EDSH 5790 - Practicum in Speech Pathology (1-3) , a minimum of 6 semester hours

A minimum of 40 hours from:

4. Required research courses:

Note(s):

Students will follow a logical progression of courses, beginning with normal processes courses which lead into disorders courses.

5. 54 hours required courses:

Students will take 54 hours of required courses (48 required credit hours and 6 hours of practicum), 2 hours of seminars, and 6 hours of electives.

6. Successful completion:

Successful completion of a clinical practicum experience in the University speech and hearing clinic and at approved off-campus clinic sites. The current minimum is 475 clock hours, including 25 hours of observation.

7. Successful completion:

Successful completion of a comprehensive written examination or a passing score on the National Examination in Speech Pathology and Audiology (Praxis II).

8. Successful completion:

Successful completion of a portfolio or an oral examination covering the thesis.

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