The Lamar University Master of Science Degree in Speech Language Pathology is committed to preparing you as a competent and compassionate clinician, motivated scholar and ethical professional for entry into the field of speech-language pathology. Speech-language pathologists assess, diagnose, treat, and help to prevent communication and swallowing disorders in patients. Speech, language and swallowing disorders result from a variety of causes, such as a stroke, brain injury, hearing loss, developmental delay, Parkinson's disease, a cleft palate or autism. The Master of Science Degree in Speech Language Pathology at Lamar University consists of 10 academic courses and a sequence of clinical practicum experiences. During the first year of graduate studies, you will complete clinical practicum experiences in the Lamar University Speech and Hearing Clinic. During the second year, you'll be placed in externship assignments at public schools and medical sites.