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Department of Special Education and Clinical Sciences Contact: McKay Moore Sohlberg, Graduate Coordinator
Phone:541 346-2586
Fax:
541 346-2564
5284 University of Oregon
Eugene, OR 97403-5284
Email:
mckay@uoregon.edu
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PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY
Communication Disorders and Sciences Program
Effective communication plays a key role in the achievement of academic, social, and vocational success and, in turn, in the development of productive and contributing citizens. The philosophy of the Communication Disorders and Sciences (CDS) program is that the ability to communicate effectively is a fundamental right of all human beings. When this right is compromised through circumstances affecting any child, adolescent, or adult, society suffers along with the individual.The CDS program is committed to the goal of preparing students to become speech-language pathologists who can work successfully with individuals of all ages who are challenged by communication disorders and who represent diverse cultural, linguistic, social, and economic backgrounds. The ability to apply empirical evidence, logic, and a scientific perspective to the process of enhancing communication skills in meaningful and ecologically valid contexts is emphasized throughout the program. Graduates assume positions in direct service, leadership, and research in educational, clinical, and consultation settings.
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Master's Degree
The primary goal of the master's degree program in Communication Disorders and Sciences (CDS) is to develop professionals who are prepared to make significant contributions as speech-language pathologists.The master's degree program in speech-language pathology is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). The master's degree program provides students with the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary for work with individuals of all ages and of varying social, cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Students will be prepared to work in a variety of work settings, such as schools, hospitals and clinics. The master's program is a full-time, 2-year program that offers all of the courses and clinical experiences required for the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Certificate of Clinical Competence (ASHA CCC). The program also offers course work and clinical experiences required to obtain an Oregon teaching license to work in the public schools, and state licensure. | Graduate Student Clinical Training
Graduate students provide intervention and evaluation services to children and adults with communication and cognitive disorders. Students are supervised by faculty members who hold the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from ASHA and who are licensed by the state. Faculty supervise in their area of specialty, including pediatric and adult speech and language disorders, adult neurogenics, voice, augmentative communication, and audiology.Students provide services in the on-campus SLHC. In addition, students have the opportunity to work with university supervisors in a variety of off-campus placements. Placements range from early intervention classrooms, public school settings, nursing homes and assistive living. During the last two quarters of the CDS master's program, graduate students are placed in a full-time public school and medical setting. Students are placed in the Eugene-Springfield area, Portland metro area and additional sites around the state.
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Program Prerequisites
The number of students admitted each year varies according to available resources. On the average, Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences admits 20-25 master's degree applicants each year. Students for whom English is not the native language must also pass the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a score of 600 or above for the paper version, a score of 250 or above for the computer version. There is also an Internet version, for which score must be 100 or above. International students who plan to participate in clinical practicums and work toward national certification by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association must pass the Speaking Proficiency English Assessment Kit (SPEAK) test with a score of 50.If an applicant does not have an undergraduate degree in CDS, s/he will need to fulfill prerequisite coursework in a postbaccalaureate CDS program in order to enter the master's program. A prerequisite course checklist can be found at: http://interact.uoregon.edu/pdf/cds/checklist.pdf A course sequence for the University of Oregon CDS postbaccalaureate program can be found at: http://interact.uoregon.edu/pdf/cds/coursesequence.pdf
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Application, Deadlines, and Admission
Application materials should be received by February 1 for program entry the following September. The selection process is competitive and applicants are evaluated on: 1) official transcripts; 2) overall GPA (minimum of 3.0) and CDS major GPA (minimum 3.5); 3) three letters of recommendation; 4) cover letter of introduction (max. 450 words); 5) experiential background; 6) short scholarly paper; and 7) GRE score (minimum of 950 combined verbal and quantitative score; minimum 400 verbal). 8) completed Department Application Form and Graduate School Application Form. A prerequisite checklist must also be completed, but is not used in evaluating the application. For international students a financial statement must be included.
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Program Description
Graduate school and program requirements are described during the new student orientation week at the beginning of each academic year. Students should also obtain and review the University of Oregon Undergraduate and Graduate Bulletin.
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Notes on Licensure and Certification
Students who complete the master's program will qualify for the ASHA CCC-SLP, Oregon State License, and Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) licensure for Oregon public schools.
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Graduate School Master's Degree Requirements
In addition to program requirements, students must meet requirements established by the graduate school.
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Post Baccaluareate Status
For students interested in becoming certified speech-language pathologists,
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