Three options are offered: no option, option in language/literacy disabilities, and option in early childhood and language disorders. Regardless of the option selected, students will complete a combination of core, required, and elective courses to earn a minimum of 56 credits. See course descriptions for a list of all CSD graduate courses. 

The following core courses are required of all students:

COMM 876, Ethics/Professional Issues in Speech Language Pathology, 2 cr.

COMM 880, Diagnosis of Speech and Language Disorders, 3 cr.

COMM 890, Advanced Audiology for Speech Language Pathologists, 3 cr.

COMM 903, Therapy Process, 2 cr.

COMM 910, On-Campus Clinical Practicum

COMM 911, Off-Campus Clinical Practicum

COMM 920, Counseling Clients and Families with Communication Disorders, 2 cr.

Students are also required to take a course in research methods approved by the department.

The UNH Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders implemented an Essential Functions Policy on June 7, 2010.   This policy identifies basic communication, motor, cognitive, sensory and behavioral-social abilities that are necessary for completion of our masters program and professional practice.  Some of these abilities should be in place when students begin the program, while others will be developed throughout the program.

Early each fall, this policy will be reviewed with new students beginning our program.  Students are expected to sign that the have reviewed and understand the policy and will follow the stated guidelines.