Master's Degree In Communication Sciences and Disorders

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Consistent with the mission of the university and the goals of the College of Health Professions, the overall mission of this master's degree program is to educate individuals whose skills and knowledge in the area of speech-language pathology services meet the challenges of a rapidly changing field. Graduates will meet the expanding need in south Georgia, the state, region, and nation. The program will work collaboratively with the speech-language pathology community to improve the quality of speech-language pathology services and enhance the scientific basis of professional practice.

Graduates of this program will:

1. Demonstrate the knowledge and principles necessary for evaluation and treatment of communication impairments across the lifespan.
2. Analyze factors important to diagnosis and treatment plan development.
3. Document and effectively communicate their findings to the clients, their families and other professionals.
4. Meet legal and professional standards of competence and ethics.
5. Employ active learning methods that encourage self-reliance and promote continuous professional development.
6. Integrate theoretical knowledge and therapeutic competencies through group discussions, laboratories and clinical practice.
7. Demonstrate the highest qualities of character and ethical behavior as well as the knowledge, skills, and disposition that support scholarship, professionalism, technology, and diversity.
8. Meet the Knowledge and Skills Acquisition (KASA) requirements as developed by ASHA.