Speech Pathology Curriculum

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.

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.

*Please note students who started the program in 2023 will take SLPPG 630 in the summer of the second year and SLPPG 631 will be taken in the fall of the second year. Students with a 2024 start will take SLPPG 631 in the summer of the second year and SLPPG 630 in the fall of the second year.

Spring Quarter

Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
16.5-17.5

Second Professional Year

Summer Quarter

Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
16.00

Fall Quarter

Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
15

Winter Quarter

Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
13

Spring Quarter

Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
12
Total Credits
111.5-112.5