Speech-Language Pathology Concentrations
Pitt's Speech-Language Pathology program provides students a solid foundation to succeed in diverse settings for entry level employment across the full scope of practice for SLP.
The concentrations supplement the SLP program, offering students the chance to:
- Experience an enhanced, specialized focus
- Delve deeper into the integration of theory and clinical practice
- Develop advanced skills
Concentrations:
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication
- Dysphagia (Swallowing)
- Pediatric Speech and Language
- Voice
Speech-Language Pathology students collaborate with:
- UPMC Voice Center
- Clinical Partners in Pittsburgh
- Expert Research Faculty
Activities may include:
- Guided clinical observations
- Mentored learning activities
- Focused clinical practicum experience
- Access to research experiences
- Grand Rounds
- Topic-specific conferences
- And more!
Students will fulfill these requirements of each Concentration in addition to the SLP Master's curriculum:
Concentration in Augmentative and Alternative Communication
- Complete coursework
- CSD 2077 Augmentative Communication
- Directed study: (autism spectrum disorders, aphasia, cerebral palsy, degenerative neurologic disorders).
- Clinical Education
- AAC-BCI iNNOVATION LAB (iLAB) research opportunities:
- Guided Clinical Observations.
- AAC manufacturer trainings: wide variety of AAC manufacturers providing hands-on and/or virtual training on hardware and software product lines.
- Brain Computer Interface (BCI) training: training on non-invasive P300 BCI access to AAC systems using gel and dry electrode headgear.
Concentration in Dysphagia (Swallowing)
- Complete coursework in:
- Dysphagia
- Directed Study in Voice
- Guided clinical observations
- Clinical Education Opportunities in Dysphagia include University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Hospitals including Children’s Hospital and VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System
- Array of optional activities, based on student interest and availability
Concentration in Pediatric Speech and Language
- Completed coursework in:
- Early Language Disorders
- Articulation & Phonological Disorders
- School-Age Language Disorders
- Fluency
- Swallowing Dysphagia and Feeding Disorder in Children
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- School-based Service Delivery, with concentration focused project
- Guided clinical observations
- Clinical education opportunity in Pediatric Speech and Language
- Array of optional activities, based on student interest and availability.
Concentration in Voice
- Complete coursework in:
- Voice Disorders
- Directed Study in Voice
- Guided clinical observations
- Clinical education opportunity in Voice such as a placement at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Voice Center or a Community Service Provider
- Array of optional activities, based on student interest and availability
Students interested in being considered for a Concentration will be identified based on responses in the application process.