Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders
By the time you finish your master's degree in communication sciences and disorders, you will meet requirements for the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. You will also be eligible for licensure as a speech-language pathologist, in healthcare and educational settings. These qualifications will allow you to work as a speech-language pathologist for a variety of employers.
Take Your Next Step in Becoming a Speech-Language Pathologist
Here, you'll learn from accomplished professors, who have real-world experience and are enthusiastic to share their knowledge with you. Through coursework and professional experiences, you'll become an expert in evidence-based practice across range of services provided by a speech-language pathologist. You'll learn how to evaluate, diagnose, and treat various disorders of communication, cognition, and swallowing and demonstrate your skills in real clinical interactions.
A critical component of the program is providing students with clinical experience. Offered through our UWEC Speech & Language Clinic and more than 90 off-campus affiliated sites, this opportunity allows you to work with real clients ranging in age and type of communication challenge.
Our renowned graduate program offers two options and is designed to work with you no matter where you are in your journey. The on-campus (residential) program holds classes at UWEC, providing face-to-face instruction, and can be completed in two years. Or, if you can't move to Eau Claire, our online (distance education) program is set up in a part-time format so you can graduate in three years. Our online graduate program requires a short residency each summer, while the rest of your clinical training can be done in your home community. If you have decided to pursue a career as a speech-language pathologist and have previously completed your bachelor's degree in another major, we also offer post-baccalaureate courses.
No matter your path, you'll feel motivated and supported on your journey to completing your degree and becoming a speech-language pathologist.
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Accreditation Information
The Master of Science (M.S.) education program in speech-language pathology residential and distance education at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 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, MD 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700, and is approved by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
Wisconsin is a SARA state (State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement) and the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is a SARA-approved institution.
Licensure Information
The United States Department of Education requires institutions to disclose information for programs leading to professional certification or licensure about whether each program meets state educational requirements for initial licensure or certification.
NC-SARA (National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements) has a similar policy for online programs.
The requirements of this program meet licensure in the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
The requirements of this program do not meet licensure in the following states: None
It has not been determined whether the requirements of this program meet licensure in the following states: None
Gain valuable clinical training in our highly-equipped UWEC Speech & Language Clinic. This state-of-the-art facility includes 16 therapy rooms with direct observation facilities, and labs and equipment for audiology, speech science and voice, and assistive technology. Here, you'll work directly with clients from the Chippewa Valley community, boosting your confidence and building skills that are sought after in the field.
Develop your skills in research through a thesis or graduate student research project. Faculty provide mentoring and expertise in a wide range of content areas, giving you the opportunity to dig deeper into an area of interest. You may find yourself sharing your work at the American Speech-Language Hearing Association annual convention!
Faculty in CSD take teaching seriously, whether it's in the classroom on campus or in the online classroom. Your instructors create a learning environment to push you beyond foundational knowledge into clinical application. Using simulations, interprofessional educational experiences, and course-embedded clinical experiences, you'll get expert training to prepare you for your future career.
An annual Nursing and Health Care Professional Fair will further connect you to a variety of employers, including hospitals, clinics, community agencies and schools. This fair is specifically for those looking to enter the healthcare field. The event is an excellent opportunity to make connections and submit your resume for current and future job openings.
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Where can the master of science in communication sciences and disorders program lead me after graduation?
By the end of the communication sciences and disorders graduate program, you will meet requirements for the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology; licensure in speech-language pathology; and the Department of Public Instruction license in speech and language pathology. These qualifications will allow you to work as a speech-language pathologist for a variety of employers.
Recent Graduates
Speech-Language Pathologist
Chippewa Falls School District
Wisconsin
Speech Therapist
Hallmark Rehabilitation
California
Speech-Language Pathologist
St. Paul Public Schools
Minnesota
Associate Lecturer
UW-Eau Claire
Wisconsin
Speech-Language Pathologist
HCR ManorCare
Connecticut
Speech-Language Pathologist
Mesquite ISD
Texas
Our accredited graduate program provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to give you the knowledge and skills necessary to work as a speech-language pathologist. Courses and externships will prepare you to work with clients of a variety of ages and communication disorders. Whether you are a part of the residential or online program, you will receive the same high-quality education taught by the same faculty.
Here are a few courses in Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders at UW-Eau Claire.
CSD 648
Aphasia and Related Disorders
Differential diagnosis and treatment of the aphasias and related language disorders.
CSD 706
Language Assessment
Assessment of language disorders: differences and delay addressed through representative case studies, contributing and perpetuating factors, test selection, test biases, hypothesis formulation, data interpretation, legal guidelines, and information dissemination explored.
CSD 725
Counseling in Communication Disorders
Knowledge, skills, and attitudes important for speech-language pathologists in counseling individuals with communication disorders and their families.
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