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UDC Operating Remotely on Friday, Jan. 30

The University of the District of Columbia’s academic and administrative offices will conduct business remotely on Friday, Jan. 30. All on-campus activities, including athletic-related activities, are cancelled.

Campuses will reopen on Monday, Feb. 2.

Staff: Contact your immediate supervisor with questions or for further instruction regarding remote work expectations. 

Faculty: Reach out to your immediate supervisor and/or the dean for questions and further instruction regarding the transition to emergency remote instruction (ERI).  The Center for the Advancement of Learning (CAL) is available to support faculty with instructional continuity, including support for Blackboard, Zoom, Webex and other teaching and learning technologies. 

CAL Faculty Support Resources

calhelpdesk@udc.edu 
Virtual Office Hours
Consultation Request Form

For learning technology tools and on-demand faculty resources, please visit CAL’s website.

Students: Due to inclement weather, the university will be closed to face-to-face operations. Instruction will be moved to emergency remote, including synchronous and asynchronous methods. Certain laboratory, clinical, and other hands-on classes for which in-person instruction is a requirement may necessitate a make-up lesson, but every effort will be made to pursue virtual learning to the extent possible. Where synchronous virtual instruction is intended, published class meeting times must be observed so that students’ schedules are not disrupted.

The safety and security of our students, faculty, staff, and the broader community remain our top priority. We will continue to provide updates regarding the status of the university’s academic and administrative offices as conditions change.

Please continue to check our website and social media channels for the latest information.

If you have any safety concerns, contact OPSEM at 202-274-5050. For all immediate emergencies, call 911.

Thank you for your continued dedication to our students and to UDC’s mission. 

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Speech-Language Pathology Program Requirements

Speech-Language Pathology: The UDC Edge

Program Requirements

The Master of Science degree program in Speech-Language Pathology requires two years of full-time study (including summer) to complete for students entering with a background in the discipline.  Students entering without an undergraduate degree in a related field will require additional semesters of study. In such cases, program duration will be determined by prerequisite course requirements.

Requirements for Admission

  • An undergraduate degree from an accredited institution. An undergraduate degree in Speech-Language Pathology is preferred.
  • A minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4-point scale.
  • Three letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with the student’s academic performance.
  • An interview with Program faculty.

Requirements for Program Completion

  • 57 credit hours. This does not include hours for prerequisite coursework.
  • A minimum of 400 clock hours, including 25 observation hours, 375 supervised practicum hours. At least 325 hours must be completed at the graduate level.
  • A minimum of 15 credit hours of clinical practicum.
  • A minimum of two external clinical practicum placements.
  • Students will be required to show coursework that covers basic physics or chemistry knowledge to meet the basic physical science requirement. (ASHA certification requirement) Certification Standards Have Changed for 2020 (asha.org)
  • Students are also required to show coursework that covers Biological Sciences, Statistics, Social Sciences, and Behavioral Sciences. Complete descriptions can be found at (asha.org/certification/course-content-areas-for-slp-standards/)
  • Full-time in-person program only
  • Minimum 2-year program (five semesters including one summer) for students with an undergraduate degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders from a CAA-accredited program.
  • A 3-year program (minimum seven semesters, including one summer) is available for students who do not have the undergraduate requirements.

Requirements for Clinical Certification

A complete description of the requirements for clinical certification, including the above-outlined program requirements, can be found at asha.org/certification/slpcertification/.

Requirements for State Licensing

A complete description of the requirements for speech-language pathology licensure in the District of Columbia is available at doh.dc.gov/node/145912. District of Columbia Public Schools Speech-Language Pathology credentialing information can be found at asha.org/advocacy/state/info/DC/DCteachrequire/. State-by-State licensure requirements can be found at asha.org/advocacy/state/.

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