Master of Communication Disorders Courses at University of South Carolina Union
The MCD is a part-time degree program that follows a fairly rigid curriculum. For those with undergraduate majors in speech pathology, the MCD requires a minimum of three years of course work and clinical practicum. Students enroll in courses (as specified by the curriculum) each fall and spring semester, and participate in clinical practicum during the summer. Students with majors in other disciplines require additional time to complete prerequisite course work and practicum experiences. The curriculum consists of five principle areas of study: courses related to the normal development and use of speech, language, and hearing; courses that provide information and training in speech-language pathology; courses that provide information and training in audiology; clinical practice; and research.
All courses in the MCD must be taken in their proper sequence. Students receive both academic and clinical advisement each semester. Core courses are offered through the office of Distance Education at USC (See the Registrar’s Web site for a listing of available courses). Course material is presented in a variety of multimedia formats, including DVD, interactive video, and Web-based instruction (including on-line chat rooms, bulletin boards, etc.). Students are required to attend a limited number of classroom sessions on Saturdays in Columbia.