University of Northern Colorado College of Natural & Health Sciences Speech Language Pathology School of Human Sciences Gunter 1400, Box 140 Greeley, CO 80639 US   Phone: 1-970-351-2734 Fax: 1-970-351-2974   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's MA: Speech-Language Pathology On Campus Online   This certifying Master's program is fully accredited and provides excellent academic, research, and clinical preparation. Areas emphasized include: The science of communication; The nature, prevention, assessment, and management of: -developmental articulation disorders -language and literacy disorders -voice disorders -fluency disorders -pervasive developmental disorders, including autism -dysphagia -neurologic disorders including aphasia, apraxia, post head-injury disorders and dementia; Evidence-based practice; Augmentative and alternative communication systems; Aural rehabilitation. Students who complete this program are eligible to apply for the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology frpm the ASHA and for state licensure. The program is delivered through two options. ON CAMPUS DELIVERY OPTION: This is a traditional program which requires 6 semesters of study. All clinical practicum are completed on-site or in educational, medical or private practice settings in northern CO. During the final 2 semesters of the program students complete full-time (32-40 hours/week) internships in educational and medical settings throughout the US. Students are admitted to this program annually. DISTANCE OPTION: The second is a 9 semester distance education program for which the primary delivery mode is on-line which has been offered continuously since August 1995. The academic and clinical curricula are the same as those of the on-campus program. All clinical practicum experiences are completed in the students’ employment settings and supervised, by an on-site, ASHA-certified supervisor. A two-week on-campus session to complete laboratory portions of 3 courses and to build community is required during the third semester (first summer) of the program. During the final semester of the program, students complete a full-time medical internship. Students are admitted to this program bi-annually.     Accreditation Information: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, and by the Colorado Department of Education.  # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Information on the application process and requirements for the on-campus and distance program can be assessed at program's website. This program assumes an undergraduate background in Audiology, Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders.  Pre-Requisite Courses Students applying to the on-campus program who do not have a background in communication sciences and disorders must fulfill academic requirements as determined by their major advisor and should be prepared to spend a minimum of two additional semesters to complete undergraduate level courses prior to beginning graduate coursework.Students applying to the distance program who do not have a background in communication sciences and disorders must fulfill all pre-requisite academic requirements.  International Student Requirements An international student is not a citizen of the United States or classified by United States Immigration and Naturalization Service as a resident alien. International undergraduate, transfer, and graduate applicants must meet English Language proficiency as well as academic and financial requirements before being fully admitted to the university. One option to demonstrate English Language proficiency is to successfully complete the UNC Intensive English Language Program. Please see the UNC website for more information. International student Undergraduate/Transfer and Graduate applications (paper and on-line submission) with accompanying instructions are found on the UNC website as well. Applications and supporting documents are due at least 60 days prior to the semester to which students plan to enroll, or prior to their major program deadline (if any) for Graduate students.  Requirements Qualifying Exam: GRE Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: 3.0 English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: No Clinical Internship: Yes   Work Experience Not required  Volunteer Experience Not required  Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Not required  Other Requirements A detailed list of requirments can be found in the UNC catalog. The program requires 69 credit hours distributed as follows: Core Academic Requirements (33 hours) Research Courses (4 hours) Clinical Practicum (14 hours) Internships (18 hours) In order to meet the Graduate School’s requirement for a comprehensive examination of students’ academic and professional competencies prior to graduation, the faculty in Speech-Language Pathology require students to complete (1) a series of experiences that leads to a capstone paper focused on evidence-based practice and (2) a Graduate Performance Assessment Matrix.    Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 861  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 1485  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $687  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $17226  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience:   Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black:   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable