The professional master's curriculum is composed of 55.5 to 56.5 required course credits (quarter hours) for the first academic year, 56 required course credits for the second academic year for a total of 111.5 (for students who complete the Capstone project) - 112.5 (for students who complete the Thesis project) quarter credits. Clinical practica are scheduled in the second, third, fourth, and fifth quarters of the curriculum. Advanced practica, or full-time placements in healthcare or educational settings, are secured for the last two quarters of the program. In addition to the required curriculum, students may complete elective or remedial coursework, including Thesis continuation courses, independent study, or the Dementia Care elective.
The Midwestern University College of Health Sciences Speech-Language Pathology Program reserves the right to alter its curriculum. This catalog does not establish a contractual relationship between Midwestern University and individual students.
The following curriculum applies to the incoming Class of 2027. Enrolled second-year SLP students should refer to the previous catalog.