The Area of Emphasis in Speech-Language Pathology consists of a coordinated sequence of online coursework for speech-language pathologists to gain expertise in educational speech-language pathology (SLP) services.
The program consists of 30 hours beyond the master’s degree. Students will complete 15 hours of coursework focusing on evidence-based practice for interdisciplinary literacy assessment and intervention; 12 hours of coursework focusing on specialized evidence-based practice of school-based speech-language pathology culminating in a capstone applied project; and 3 elective hours selected by the student and their advisor to expand knowledge and skills aligned with individualized goals.
Director of Graduate Studies: Jennifer Brown jbrown8@uga.edu 706-542-4606
30 hours
This program is open to applicants who have a master’s degree in communication sciences and disorders (speech-language pathology) and have at least one year of field-based experience after master’s degree completion.
| EDSE 5020E/7020E | Assessment of Dyslexia and Other Learning Disabilities | 3 |
| EDSE 5120E/7120E | Dyslexia and Other Learning Disabilities | 3 |
| EDSE 5150E/7150E | Designing Reading Interventions for Special Education | 3 |
| EDSE 5250E/7250E | Teaching Writing to Students with Disabilities | 3 |
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EDSE 5770E/7770E
Analytical Thinking
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Practicum in Intensive Reading Intervention | 3 |
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CMSD 7400E
Critical Thinking
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Evidence-Based Speech-Language Pathology Practice in Schools | 3 |
| CMSD 7450E | Speech-Language Supervision in Educational Settings | 3 |
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CMSD 7650E
Critical Thinking
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Applied Project in Communication Sciences and Disorders | 1-6 |
| ERSH 4200E/6200E | Methods of Research in Education | 3 |
Note: Students should take the graduate-level courses in split-level courses
Choose 3 credit hour(s) from the following:
| EDAP 4170E/6170E | Education Law and Professional Ethics | 3 |
| EDAP 7040E | Educational Law and Ethical Leadership | 3 |
| EDIT 4150E/6150E | Introduction to Digital Learning | 3 |
| EDIT 4170E/6170E | Introduction to Instructional Design | 3 |
| EDSE 4010E/6010E | Instructing Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders | 3 |
| EDSE 6070E | Behavior Management in Special Education Settings | 3 |
| EDSE 5050E/7050E | Positive Behavior Supports | 3 |
| EDSE 5170E/7170E | Developmentally Appropriate Programming and Curricula for Infants and Toddlers | 3 |
| EDSE 7100E | Foundations and Assessment in Early Childhood Special Education | 3 |
| EDSE 7200E | Methods and Curriculum in Early Childhood Special Education | 3 |
| EDSE 5400E/7400E | Collaboration and Professional Practice | 3 |
| EPSY 5110E/7110E | Characteristics of Gifted Children and Youth | 3 |
| ETAP(QUAL)(ERSH) 7500E | Action Research | 3 |
| LLED 6631E | Bilingualism and Bilingual Education | 3 |
| LLED 5040E/7040E | Language and Culture in the Classroom | 3 |
Note: Students should take the graduate-level courses in split-level courses. Course should be chosen in consultation with program faculty.