Graduates of the master's program in Communication Disorders and Sciences at Murray State University meet the certification requirements for the Certificate of Clinical Competence of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and professional licensure requirements in Kentucky and most other states. Additionally, students may meet certification requirements for Kentucky Teacher Certification.
CAA Accreditation
The graduate program of Speech-Language Pathology is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA). The program has maintained continuous accreditation since 1982. Accreditation from CAA aknowledges the program's excellence in the provision of academic, scientific and clinical knowledge and skills reqired for entry-level practice in speech language pathology.
Teacher Certification
Students who want to practice as an SLP in the Kentucky schools must meet an additional set of requirements in order to receive K-12 Certification. Specific undergraduate courses must be taken before a student can meet qualifications for a teaching certificate. At MSU these courses are:
ENG 101 Composition
ENG 102 Composition
COM 161 Public Speaking
CSS 199 Intro Computer Applications
EDP 260 Human Growth & Development
SED 300 Survey Exceptional Children
CDI 480 School Services
CDI 621Student Teaching in SLP
Note: Certification also requires a grade of B or better in one English composition course and a grade of C or better in a University studies math course.
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