Communication Sciences and Disorders, MS

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The MS degree program is typically completed in 2 years across 6 semesters including summer sessions. Both Master’s Plan A (thesis, 81 credits) and Plan B (non-thesis, 74 credits) are options for graduate study. Clinical education is a strength of the UH CSD program. The on-campus rotations at the University Health Partners of Hawaiʻi Speech and Hearing Clinic (UHPSHC) and off-campus sites in Hawaiʻi provide students with a breadth and depth of supervised clinical experiences to gain knowledge and skills in preparation for entry into the profession.

Requirements

To complete the program, students must fulfill the following graduation requirements:

Complete required course work in the UH CSD Program of Study with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 and a minimum passing grade of B- (80%) for all required courses and clinical practicum;
Earn a minimum of 400 clock hours of supervised clinical experience in the practice of speech-language pathology (25 hours of guided clinical observation, 375 hours in direct client/patient contact, at least 325 hours while enrolled in graduate study);
Demonstrate achievement of the UH CSD Student Learning Outcomes (SLO) to fulfill standards for the ASHA Clinical Certification in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP);
Complete an Individualized Directed Research project (Plan B) or thesis (Plan A) under supervision of a research mentor or thesis advisor to fulfill the research requirement, which provides students with the foundation to engage in evidence-based practice;
Pass the Praxis® Examination in Speech-Language Pathology. The exam assesses knowledge and current practices in SLP, and is administered by the Educational Testing Service (ETS), www.asha.org/practice-portal.