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Speech-Language Pathology

University of South Carolina-Columbia

Master's DegreeAcademicCIP: 51.0203

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Doctoral students must complete a minimum of 45 semester hours of graduate course work beyond the master's degree in speech- language pathology plus 12 semester hours of dissertation preparation (COMD 899). Students who are nationally certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association generally pursue two years of academic/research preparation followed by one or more years to complete the dissertation.

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningCritical ThinkingWritingLearning StrategiesSpeakingSocial PerceptivenessComplex Problem SolvingInstructingActive Learning

Knowledge

English LanguageEducation and TrainingPsychologyCustomer and Personal ServiceTherapy and CounselingBiologyMedicine and Dentistry

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionSpeech RecognitionWritten ComprehensionSpeech ClarityProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningFluency of IdeasNear Vision

Tasks

  • Evaluate hearing or speech and language test results, barium swallow results, or medical or backgrou
  • Write reports and maintain proper documentation of information, such as client Medicaid or billing r
  • Monitor patients' progress and adjust treatments accordingly.
  • Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  • Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, an
  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.

Technology

Medical softwareMusic or sound editing softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareCloud-based data access and sharing softwareElectronic mail softwareComputer based training softwareData base user interface and query softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareWord processing software

Tools

Airflow measurement devicesAlternative computer keyboardsAudiometersAugmentative communication devicesClosed circuit television systemsCompact disk CD playersCompact stereo systemsDesktop computersDiagnostic stroboscopesDigital audio recordersDigital camerasDigital video stroboscopy systemsDynamic display devicesElectroglottographs EGGElectromyographs EMG3D movement analysis systemsAgar slidesAutomated ESR analyzersBack support bracesBalance boardsBiohazard containersBlood culture incubatorsCardiac monitorsCarousel slide projectorsCasting ovensCell washing equipmentCervical traction unitsCoagulation testing equipmentColorimetric devicesCompact digital cameras

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Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Speech-Language Pathologists29-1127.00
  • Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary25-1071.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: advanced (Level 4)(based on Master's Degree)

  • Organizational vision and strategic direction for speech-language pathology services — set across a hospital system, school district, or multi-site practice, aligning program goals with institutional, regulatory, and population-health priorities.
  • Department-wide clinical quality standards and outcome benchmarking systems — establish and govern, using data from electronic health records and analytical platforms to drive evidence-based policy across the full practitioner team.
  • Advanced research initiatives and grant-funded studies on communication disorders, swallowing function, or treatment efficacy — lead or serve as principal investigator, translating findings into publishable literature and updated clinical guidelines.
  • Mentorship pipelines for early-career pathologists and clinical fellows — architect at the organizational level, embedding competency-based evaluation frameworks and formal professional development pathways.
  • Cross-functional partnerships with physicians, psychologists, educators, and administrators — lead at the executive or program-director level to integrate speech-language pathology into comprehensive, patient-centered care models.
  • Legislative, accreditation, and ethical standards governing clinical practice and documentation — interpret and implement organization-wide, ensuring full compliance and serving as the institutional subject-matter authority.
  • Complex public health or system-level communication disorder challenges — address through policy advocacy, community outreach programs, and inter-agency collaboration that extend the profession's societal impact.
  • Organizational adoption of emerging technologies including AI-assisted diagnostic tools, telehealth platforms, and computer-based training software — champion and evaluate, shaping institutional readiness and staff capability.
  • High-stakes, precedent-setting clinical cases involving ethical dilemmas or novel presentations — provide expert consultative judgment that informs not only individual patient care but broader institutional protocols.
  • Next-generation professional training programs at university affiliates or residency sites — co-design with academic partners, ensuring alignment between graduate-level curriculum and the evolving competency demands of the occupation.

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