Master of Rehabilitation Science Speech Pathology

Master in Speech-Language Pathology is a post-professional degree designed for speech-language pathologists intending to engage in more specialized practice. It offers focused opportunities for building advanced knowledge, gaining experience, and generating new knowledge in a particular area of practice (e.g., language, speech sound, voice, augmentative and alternative communication, auditory habilitation and rehabilitation, swallowing). The program hopes to produce ethical, reflective, evidence-based, collaborative, and client-centered graduates with advanced knowledge and skills that can be readily applied to clinical, research, administrative, and program development roles.

June 26, 1997

The Master in Speech-Language Pathology program aims to develop graduates who:

1. manage complex or uncommon cases of communication and/or swallowing limitations within a specialized area of speech-language pathology practice;
2. integrate multiple sources of evidence with clinical expertise and client preferences to make client-level or program-level decisions;
3. lead in developing and implementing specialized programs that respond to the health, education, and/or economic needs of the community;
4. collaborate with multiple stakeholders using partnership models appropriate for a shared vision in an area of speech-language pathology practice; and
5. uphold ethics, professionalism, and lifelong learning in all facets of practice.

In addition to the general requirements of the UPM NGOHS, an applicant for the MSLP program should:

1. Have a Bachelor of Science in Speech Pathology degree recognized by the Philippine Commission on Higher Education or its equivalent in their country of origin;
2. Successfully pass an entrance interview; and
3. Be a registered SLP practitioner recognized by the Professional Regulation Commission or its counterpart in their country of origin.

To become eligible for graduation, an MSLP student must have:

1. Completed 30 units of course work, with at least 3 units of capstone or practice-based project;
2. Finished a capstone project; and
3. Passed the comprehensive examination.

Course Code: SP 201
Course Title: Constructs and Frameworks in Speech-Language Pathology
Credit Units: 3.0
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Analysis of critical constructs and frameworks relevant to speech-language pathology and discussions of the role of the speech-language pathologist

Course Code: SP 291
Course Title: Seminars in Speech-Language Pathology
Credit Units: 2.0
Pre-requisite: SP 201
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Current trends, issues, and developments in the field of speech-language pathology

Course Code: SP 298
Course Title: Special Problem in Speech-Language Pathology
Credit Units: 3.0
Pre-requisites: RS 295, SP 291
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: In-depth study of a specific problem in an area of interest in speech-language pathology

Course Code: SP 283
Course Title: Program Implementation in Speech-Language Pathology
Credit Units: 3.0
Pre-requisite: RS 222
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Guided experience in the implementation and evaluation of a small-scale program responding to contemporary problems in speech-language pathology practice

Course Code: SP 284
Course Title: Advanced Practice Placement in Speech-Language Pathology
Credit Units: 3.0
Pre-requisites: RS 295, SP 291
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Acquisition and demonstration of specialized clinical skills in the performance of assessment, management, and other significant roles of speech-language pathologists in a selected area of practice

Course Code: SP 245
Course Title: Advanced Management of Cleft Lip and Palate Conditions
Credit Units: 3.0
Pre-requisites: RS 295, SP 291
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Assessment and management of communication problems of individuals with cleft lip and palate using instrumental and perceptual processes, with emphasis on collaborative practices

Course Code: SP 249
Course Title: Augmentative and Alternative 1 Communication
Credit Units: 3.0
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Comprehensive and critical study of augmentative and alternative communication strategies and related assessment and intervention principles and practices

Course Code: SP 251
Course Title: Multilingualism in Speech-Language Pathology
Credit Units: 3.0
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: An in-depth discussion of multilingualism at both individual and societal levels, and across subfields with a focus on cultural competence, cultural humility, and current research and trends on multilingual language development

Course Code: SP 252
Course Title: Language and Literacy in Speech-Language Pathology
Credit Units: 3.0
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Development of competencies required for speech-language pathologists to support the development of reading, writing and other aspects of literacy; consideration of the value and cultural relevance of literacy in the Philippine setting

Course Code: SP 226
Course Title: Advanced Management of Acquired Language and Cognitive Disorders
Credit Units: 3.0
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Development of specialized knowledge and skills in assessing, diagnosing, and treating aphasia and cognitive-communication disorders across the lifespan, with emphasis on self-advocacy and community integration of individuals with acquired language and cognitive disorders

Course Code: SP 232
Course Title: Advanced Aural Rehabilitation
Credit Units: 3.0
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Advanced study of principles and practice of aural rehabilitation for clients with hearing loss across the lifespan

Course Code: SP 244
Course Title: Advanced Management of Swallowing Disorders
Credit Units: 3.0
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Development of specialized knowledge and skills in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of dysphagia across the lifespan, including instrumental assessments, physiology-based and technology-facilitated approaches, and multidisciplinary collaboration

Course Code: SP 250
Course Title: Advanced Management of Developmental Language Disorders in School-Age Children and Adolescents
Credit Units: 3.0
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Evidence-based management of language disorders in school-age children, with support for inclusive education and school-based speech and language services