Speech Language Pathology Brochure

Nova Southeastern University | 13 DOCTOR OF SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY (SLP.D.) PROGRAM OVERVIEW NSU’s Doctor of Speech-Language Pathology (SLP.D.) Program is • rigorous • scientifically based • 53-credit • academic curriculum It is designed to enhance the continued academic education of speech-language pathologists who already have a master’s degree and are now pursuing an advanced doctoral degree. Within the curriculum, faculty members incorporate current research, ethical decision-making, and best practice models to foster knowledge, leadership, problem- solving skills, and research. Doctoral students are encouraged to analyze, synthesize, and apply research-based theory to their current work environment, as well as throughout the development of the applied dissertation. This degree program fulfills a commitment to the field of speech-language pathology by providing practicing clinicians with a variety of forums to expand their breadth of knowledge and clinical skills. It does this by allowing a flexible schedule for obtaining doctoral education and providing an environment that nurtures the development of current practitioners and future leaders.