The Department of Special Education and Speech-Language Pathology offers two unique programs leading to the degrees in the practice of Speech-Language Pathology:

In both of these programs, students complete closely supervised practical and/or internships in a variety of settings and with persons of varying ages. The Speech and Hearing Clinic that is housed in the College of Education provides opportunities for students to complete a number of clinical hours on the campus. However, students are required to complete clinical hours in other settings

B.S. in Education Degree with a Major in Speech-Language Pathology

The B.S. in Education with a major in Speech Pathology is a pre-professional program that provides students with a basic knowledge of human communication and communication disorders in preparation for graduate study in audiology and speech-language pathology. Some students may opt to complete the program in the four year course of study with additional requirements to obtain non-renewable teacher certification. These professional courses focus on speech, and hearing anatomy and science, a wide spectrum of communication disorders, as well as the assessment and treatment of communication disorders. To function as a fully independent speech-language pathologist, additional graduate coursework is required that leads to a Master of Education in Speech-Language Pathology. (Please refer to the UWG Undergraduate Catalog for official program requirements.)

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Master of Education Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

The master's degree in education program in Speech-Language Pathology at the University of West Georgia is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard #310, Rockville, Maryland 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700. It prepares the student for an independent professional career in the identification, assessment, and treatment of all communication disorders including articulation, fluency, voice and resonance, receptive and expressive language, hearing (including the impact on speech and language), swallowing, cognitive aspects of communication, social aspects of communication, and communication modalities. Admission also is open to students with baccalaureate degrees in disciplines outside of speech-language pathology; students who choose this option will have to complete prerequisite courses while enrolled in the master's program. Upon completion of the coursework and passage of the Praxis II exam, the student is eligible for professional certification by the Department of Education and licensure by the State Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology. Employment opportunities include public and private schools, clinics and hospitals, physician's offices, and private practice. Students completing the Master of Education Degree in Speech-Language Pathology will be required to further meet the 2005 standards leading to the Certificate of Clinical Competence. This information can be accessed at the following link: http://www.asha.org/about/membership-certification/handbooks/slp/slp_standards.htm

(Please refer to the UWG Graduate Catalog for official program requirements)

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Guidelines for Clinical Practicum Opportunities
Effective June 1, 2005