Selected Educational Outcomes

  1. Program graduates will demonstrate the ability to design and deliver professional development programs to meet the needs of underserved client populations in their region with an emphasis on cultural and linguistic diversity.
  2. Program graduates will demonstrate the ability to successfully supervise individuals.
  3. Program graduates will produce a relevant applied research dissertation.

Examples of Outcome Assessments

  1. Successful completion of a written and oral comprehensive examination.
  2. Successful defense of an applied research dissertation.

Prior to admission to any graduate program at Valdosta State University, applicants must first submit a completed application to the Graduate School. A completed packet includes official transcripts from all institutions previously attended, official GRE scores, a letter of application, minimum three years full-time experience as a speech-language pathologist, three letters of recommendation, fee, and any additional program requirements submitted by the admission deadline. It is the responsibility of the applicant to allow adequate time for document submission and to ensure receipt of documents.

Admission Deadline

Fall Deadline: April 1

Go to the Graduate School website and click on Our Programs, then click on CSD Program for information on:

  • Specific SLPD program Admission Requirements

To Apply Online, click here. 

Requirements for the SLPD Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders

Research Core18
CSD 9521
& CSD 9998		Single Subject Design in Clinically Based Research
and CSD Dissertation Proposal and Defense		6
CSD 9999CSD Dissertation9
Select one of the following:3
RSCH 9840
Quantitative Research Methods in Education
RSCH 9820
Qualitative Research Methods in Education
RSCH 9800
Research Design and Foundations for Advanced Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed Methods Research
Social and Cultural Aspects Core6
CSD 9530
& CSD 9531		Social & Cultural Aspects of Underserved Populations
and Assessment and Management of Underserved Populations		6
Advanced Clinical Intervention Core6
CSD 9110Advanced Clinical Supervison3
CSD 9220Advanced Clinical Intervention I3
Professional Development Core2
CSD 9000Orientation to Doctoral Studies in CSD0
CSD 9100
& CSD 9200		Professional Seminar in Doctoral Studies I
and Professional Seminar in Doctoral Studies II		2
Major Content Focus 19
CSD 9500Advanced Topics Major Focus-Literature Review3
CSD 9510Advanced Topics Major Focus-Applications3
CSD 9520Advanced Topics Major Focus-Product3
Minor Content Focus 13
CSD 9400Advanced Topics Minor Focus-Literature Review3
Elective Strands12
Students will choose four courses outside the department
Total Hours Required for the Degree56
1

for Major/Minor topic focus, students can choose from one of the following topical areas:

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder and Assessment/Intervention
  • Dysphagia
  • Neurogenics
  • Fluency and related Disorders
  • Early Intervention (birth-5 years)
  • School-Aged Language Disorders
  • Voice and related Disorders
  • Alternative/Augmentative Communication
  • Phonological Disorders
  • Adult Language Disorders