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Speech/Language Pathology Major-Elementary or Secondary Teacher Certification/Health Care Track

The professional entry-level credential in speech-language pathology is the master’s degree in the field.

Successful completion of this course of study, in the context of other program requirements, with respect to K-12 teacher licensure, satisfies the undergraduate portion of the requirements for the professional entry-level credential at the master’s degree level. This program leads toward, but does not satisfy, the requirements for recommendation to the Michigan Department of Education for K-12 endorsement as a Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Impairment. This program of study meets all requirements of the Council for Exceptional Children and of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. The Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) covering this field is #57, “Speech and Language Impairment.”

Prospective teachers may select Secondary or Elementary Certification. A minor from the respective approved lists is required in either instance and students must pass the certification test related to the minor. In addition, those selecting Elementary Certification must pass the “Elementary Education” certification test, #83.

Those selecting the health care track have a choice among a different group of minors.

Students are required to regularly meet with their program area faculty adviser to expedite their program of study.

Certificate in Speech Pathology
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association issues Certificates of Clinical Competence to individuals who present satisfactory evidence of their ability to provide independent clinical services to persons who have disorders of communication (speech, language and/or hearing). An individual who meets these requirements may be awarded a Certificate in Speech Pathology or in Audiology, depending upon the emphasis of his or her preparation. Note: The program at Eastern Michigan prepares individuals to meet the requirements in speech pathology only. Specific requirements may be obtained from the advisers in speech pathology.

Special Education Department Information:

Department Head: David Winters
Deparment Contact: dwinter1@emich.edu
Web site: http://www.emich.edu/coe/sped/

Additional department information is available here  in the online catalog.

Elementary Teacher Certification and Endorsement in Speech/Language Impairment:

General Education Requirements:

For specific requirements refer to the General Education Program .

Additional Requirements: 9 hours

K-12 Special Education Core: 15 hours

Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Impairment Endorsement: 32 hours

Professional Studies: 25 hours

Pre-Admission phase: The Learner and the Community: 4 hours

Phase l: Technology, Diversity and Teaching Environments: 3 hours

May be taken with Phase ll courses.

Phase ll: Curriculum and Assessment: 6 hours

May be taken with Phase l courses.

Phase lll: Methods and Technology: 3 hours

May be taken with Phase lV courses.

Phase lV: Literacy, Culture and the Arts: 3 hours

May be taken with Phase lll courses.

Phase V: Capstone Experience: 6 hours

Minor Requirements:

This program requires a minor. Select a minor from the approved list of minors for secondary, K-12 and special education-secondary programs.

Program Total:

Students must earn a minimum total of 124 credits at the 100-level or above.

Note:

Admission to teacher education required.

Secondary Teacher Certification and Endorsement in Speech/Language Impairment:

General Education Requirements:

For specific requirements refer to the General Education Program. 

K-12 Special Education Core: 16 hours

Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Impairment Endorsement: 32 hours

Professional Studies: 19 hours

Pre-admisson phase: The Learner and the Community: 4 hours

Phase l: Curriculum and Assessment: 6 hours

Phase ll: Content Methods and Technology: 3 hours

Phase lll: Capstone Experience: 6 hours

Minor Requirements:

This program requires a minor. Select a minor from the approved list of minors for secondary, K-12 and special education-secondary programs.

Program Total:

Students must earn a minimum total of 124 credits at the 100-level or above.

Note:

Admission to teacher education required.

Speech/language Impairment-Health Care Track:

General Education Requirements:

For specific requirements refer to the General Education Program. 

K-12 Special Education Core: 15 hours

Speech/Language Pathology Requirements: 32 hours

Elective Courses: 17 hours

Select courses with adviser approval

Minor Requirements:

This program requires a minor.  For a list of available minors refer to the list of programs .

Program Total:

Students must earn a minimum total of 124 credits at the 100-level or above.

Note:

*Admission to teacher education required.

Students must have a 3.0 GPA in order to be admitted into SPSI courses.

Critical Graduation Information:

To earn a degree, all students must:

  • earn a minimum total of 124 credits, excluding credits below the 100-level
  • meet the General Education requirements referenced here .
  • Earn a minimum of 60 credits, excluding those earned at a community college. (Some articulation agreements waive this requirement. See specific agreement for details.)
  • earn a minimum of 30 credits from EMU.
  • complete 10 of the last 30 hours for the degree from EMU courses.
  • have a minimum of 30 unique credit hours in their major and 20 unique credit hours in their minor for a total of at least 50 unique credit hours between them. Some majors do not require a minor; see above for specific requirements.
  • earn a minimum of 9 credits in 300-level or higher courses in their major at EMU.
  • earn a minimum of 6 credits in 300-level or higher courses in their minor at EMU. These credits must be earned in courses different from the 300-level courses used for the major.
  • have earned a grade of “C” or better in order to apply transfer credit at EMU.
  • have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 in order to graduate. In addition, a minimum GPA of 2.0 must be earned in the major and in the minor. (Note: some programs may require higher GPA.)

General Education Requirements:

For a current detailed listing of requirements, course options and waiver possibilities, please consult the General Education Program  listing.

  • Area I:  Effective Communication (2 courses, 6 credits)
  • Area II:  Quantitative Reasoning (1 course, 3 credits)
  • Area III: Perspectives on Diversity (2 courses, 6 credits)
  • Area IV: Knowledge of the Disciplines (8 courses, 25 credits)
  • Area V: Learning Beyond the Classroom (Satisfy two of six areas through a combination of experiences and/or courses)

The General Education requirements listed above apply to all students who began their undergraduate program at EMU during or after the Fall 2007 semester. Students who began their undergraduate program at EMU before the Fall 2007 semester may have different general education requirements to fulfill; consult your academic adviser for additional information. Students who transferred to EMU may have different general education requirements based on MACRAO or articulation agreements; consult your academic adviser for additional information.

University Information:

For more University information please refer to the online catalog at catalog.emich.edu.

 

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