Master of Sciences in Speech-Language Pathology

The Master of Sciences in Speech-Language Pathology Program at PCUPR provides a comprehensive, humanistic and Christian education for the development of competent professionals in the field of communication and swallowing disorders. Graduate students of this program will be extensively prepared in the knowledge of the nature of these disorders, as well as the skills necessary for their evaluation and treatment, integrating research principles into evidence-based practice. We foster collaborative work with professionals allied to education and health, for the design of effective intervention programs, which consider the strengths and needs of human beings from a holistic perspective. Students will be prepared to practice their profession in Puerto Rico, United States of America and abroad.

The Graduate School of Education offers all its academic program courses in the modalities of trimesters. The trimesters of study are the following: Fall (August to October), Winter (November to February), and Spring (February to May). In addition, some courses are offered in a summer session during June or July. Undergraduate courses (prerequisites) are offered in semesters.

Admission Requirements

A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution, certified by means of an official transcript to be sent directly from the institution to the Office of Admissions of PCUPR.
A minimum of 3.00 grade point average (GPA) on a four point (4.00) scale.
Interview and essay
Pass the following undergraduate courses with a minimum grade of C:

1. Grammar or Linguistics (3 credits),
2. Statistics (3 credits),
3. Human Development (3 credits),
4. Exceptional Child and Youngster (3 credits)
5. Biological Sciences, Biology or Anatomy (3 credits),
6. Physical Sciences, Physics or Chemistry (3 credits),
7. Social or Behavioral Sciences (Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology or Public Health) (3 credits),
8. Foundations of Acoustics and Psychoacoustics (2 credits),
9. Anatomy and Physiology of Speech Mechanism(3 credits),
10. Typical Language Development (3 credits),
11. Introduction to Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (1 cr).

Two letters of recommendation indicative of the applicant's ability to pursue graduate studies (form will be provided).
Possess the following personal qualities and technical skills (validated through interview and letters of recommendation)

1. Responsibility
2. Openness to collaborative work
3. Ease of communicating correctly orally and in writing
4. Proficiency in the Spanish language at an advanced level
5. Proficiency in the English language at intermediate or advanced level
6. Computer literacy

Note: An undergraduate degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders or Speech Language Therapy is not required.

Mission

The mission of the Speech-Language Pathology Program from the PCUPR is to promote the life and dignity to individuals through a comprehensive, Christian, and humanistic education, through competent professionals in the field of speech and language disorders. This mission is accomplished through an interdisciplinary curriculum, based on the current scientific knowledge, that gives answers and solutions to cultural and linguistic diversity in Puerto Rican, Caribbean and global society.

Purpose

Objectives

The Program has the following objectives:

Provide comprehensive training for speech and language pathologists covering fundamental knowledge of the profession and the ethical-Christian principles.
Prepare speech and language specialists with the professional skills needed to serve diverse populations with communication disorders.
Promote in students a research culture and the use of evidence-based practices.
Contribute to the development of research in the field of communication and swallowing disorders.
Train in the use of advanced technology and techniques for the assessment and intervention of communication and swallowing disorders.
Prepare professionals who can communicate information effectively and efficiently.
Encourage collaborative work with other professionals for effective case management skills.

Curriculum

Course descriptions

Program Strategic Plan

MS SLP Clinical Experiences and Internship Handbook

Public Notice of Accreditation Status (Ponce Campus)

The Master of Sciences in Speech-Language Pathology (MS) at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico is a Candidate for Accreditation by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard, #310, Rockville, MD 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700. Candidacy is a “preaccreditation” status with the CAA, awarded to developing or emerging programs for a maximum period of 5 years.

Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA)
of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
2200 Research Boulevard, #310
Rockville, MD 20850
800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700

Student Achievement Data

Speech Language Pathology

Speech Language Pathology: Professional Credentials

Code of ethics

Professional associations

Complaints

SLP Praxis

Invitation to Public Meeting

Invitation to a Public Meeting during the Site Visit of the Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the American Speech-Language- Hearing Association

When: Wednesday, May 1, 2024
12:00 m. until 12:30 p.m.

Where: Room Madre Teresa of the Perea Building on the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico

Ponce Campus

The Speech-Language Pathology Program at Pontifical Catholic University, Ponce, Puerto Rico, invites all interested parties (e.g., clinic clients, members of Pontifical Catholic University from Ponce, community, and members of the general community) to a Public Meeting during its upcoming accreditation site visit. The Public Meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, from 12:00 m. until 12:30 p.m., in Room

Madre Teresa of the Perea Building on the Pontifical Catholic University, Ponce Campus. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with members of the accreditation site visit team to provide personal observations and experiences related to the graduate program’s compliance with the CAA’s accreditation standards.

Interested parties may either attend this meeting to provide oral or written testimony to the Site Visit Team or may provide comments to the Council on Academic Accreditation prior to the site visit. Written comments provided prior to the site visit must be submitted to the Council on Academic Accreditation no later than Wednesday, April 24, 2024.

All written testimony must include the commentor’s name, address, telephone number, and the commentor’s relationship Pontifical Catholic University’s Speech-Language Pathology Program at Ponce, P.R. All written comments must also identify the specific program seeking initial accreditation with the CAA, and must be signed and submitted to:

Accreditation Public Comment
Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA)
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
2200 Research Boulevard, #310
Rockville, MD 20850

Written comments can also be faxed (301-296-8570) or emailed (accreditation@asha.org) to the CAA. A copy of the CAA’s Standards for Accreditation and Policy on Public Comments can be obtained by contacting the Accreditation Office at the address above, by calling ASHA’s Action Center at 1-800-498-2071, or by accessing these documents online at: https://caa.asha.org/.

Interested parties may also contact Sara L. González Ortiz, Program Coordinator of the Speech-Language Pathology Program, at Pontifical Catholic University from Ponce, PR. for more information (phone: 787-841-2000 Ext. 1728; email: sara_gonzalez@pucpr.edu).

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico Notice of Non-Discrimination Under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (approved. 04/25/2018)

The Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, medical condition, religion, military status, veteran status or age in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its educational opportunities, programs and activities as required by applicable laws and regulations. The University is exempt from Title IX provisions that are not consistent with the religious tenents of the Roman Catholic Church. Inquiries concerning the application of regulations prohibiting discrimination may be referred to the designated Section 504 Coordinator or the Office of Civil Rights. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries:

Section 504 Coordinator – Prof. Myriam D. López

Vice-Presidency of Student Affairs

Student Center, González Pató Bldg., GP-212, Ponce Campus

Tel. 787-841-2000, ext. 1460, 1461, 1462.

Email: 504coordinator@pucpr.edu

Institutional Compliance Office – Dr. Waddy Mercado

Los Fundadores Building, 4th Floor

Tel. 787-841-2000, ext. 1232

Email: 504hotline@pucpr.edu

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