Speech-Language Pathology (MS)
The Metropolitan Campus is authorized to offer this Program.
Mission
The mission of the Speech and Language Pathology program is to prepare speech and language pathologists competent and committed to scientific work, professional ethics, service and social commitment to provide excellent prevention, diagnosis and treatment services to children and adults with speech, language and swallow disorders in order to improve their quality of life.
Vision
The Speech and Language Pathology program aspires to be recognized as a program of excellence for its contribution in the preparation of speech and language pathologists through the provision of an academic and clinical program based on the latest trends in the profession.
Competencies Profile of Graduates
Knowledge
Demonstrate knowledge of:
- the basic processes of human communication and swallowing that include the biological, neurological, acoustic, psychological and developmental bases, as well as linguistic and cultural ones.
- the nature of the communication and swallowing processes in the areas of articulation, fluency, voice and resonance, receptive and expressive language, hearing, swallowing, cognitive and social aspects of communication and the augmentative and alternative communication.
- the principles and methods of identification of communication and swallowing disorders.
- the principles and methods of prevention of communication and swallowing disorders.
- standards of ethical conduct.
- the processes used in the investigation, integrating the principles of clinical practice based on evidence.
- contemporary professional and multicultural affairs.
- the processes of clinical education and supervision.
Skills
- Evaluate speech, language and swallowing disorders and differences throughout the life cycle associated with articulation, fluency, voice and resonance, receptive and expressive language, hearing, swallowing, cognitive and social aspects of communication, as well as augmentative and alternative communication needs.
- Intervene with people who have communication and swallowing disorders and differences throughout the life cycle associated with articulation, fluency, voice and resonance, receptive and expressive language, hearing, swallowing, cognitive and social aspects of communication, as well as augmentative and alternative communication.
- Communicate clinical information in written, spoken and nonverbal form to the people who are provided services, as well as their family, caregivers and any other person involved, in order to ensure the best quality of care.
- Apply knowledge of the interdependence of speech, language and hearing in clinical processes.
- Carry out interventions with the expected professionalism for a specialist in the field of speech and language pathology.
- Apply interpersonal qualities in counseling to people with communication and swallowing disorders, and their families, as well as in collaboration with other professionals.
- Integrate clinical and supervisory knowledge in clinical practice.
- Self-assess the effectiveness of clinical intervention.
Attitudes
- Demonstrate ethical behavior when exercising the functions inherent to the professional practice.
- Assess the need for continuous learning through life and professional development.
- Show sensitivity and appreciation for cultural, social and development differences of the various populations that are offered services.
Admission Requirements
To be admitted to the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology, the candidate must meet the general admission requirements for a master’s degree, established by Inter American University of Puerto Rico in the Graduate Catalog and must meet the following specific program requirements:
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Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited University with an academic index of 3.0 or above.
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Submit evidence of having approved the following courses or equivalents with a minimum grade of B:
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Biological Sciences
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Physical Sciences
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Social Sciences
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Statistics
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Submit two letters of recommendation, one of them from a faculty member.
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Write a written exercise in both Spanish and English during the interview process so that the candidate demonstrates their competence in both languages.
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Submit a Professional Curriculum Vitae.
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Have an admission interview with a faculty committee and be recommended for admission. Part of the interview will be conducted in English so that the candidate demonstrates his or her fluency in oral communication in Spanish and English.
Graduation Requirements
The student of the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology must:
- Complete and pass the 59 credits of the Program with a minimum grade of B.
Requirements for the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology
| Core Course Requirements |
19 credits |
| Specialization Course Requirements |
40 credits |
| Total |
59 credits |
Core Course Requirements - 19 credits
| SPLP 5100 | Anatomy, Physiology, and Neurology of the Mechanisms of Speech, Language, and Hearing | 3 |
| SPLP 5105 | Foundations of Audiology | 3 |
| SPLP 5110 | Normal Development of Speech and Language | 3 |
| SPLP 5120 | Seminar: Contemporary Topics along with Multicultural and Methodologic Considerations | 1 |
| SPLP 5215 | Professional Ethics in Speech-Language Pathology | 3 |
| SPLP 6000 | Introduction to Auditory Habilitation/Rehabilitation | 3 |
| SPLP 6535 | Supervision and Administration in Services of Speech and Language Pathology | 3 |
Specialization Course Requirements - 40 credits