Doctor of Speech-Language Pathology

Be the Voice for Speech-Language Pathology. Earn Your SLPD.

Online or Limited-Residency | 28 Months | Clinical Doctorate

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Our SLPD Program

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SLPD Program Highlights

Enhance Clinical, Research, Leadership & Supervision Skills

Advance your clinical knowledge, skills, and marketability; further your career opportunities in the field, and better serve your patients with communication and swallowing disorders. Learn how to research clinically and how to apply the best research for your patients. Prepare to be a clinical supervisor or to assume a leadership role. Advocate within the profession and the healthcare field.

Designed for Working Speech-Language Pathologists

Most SLPD students are full-time working professionals with busy schedules. We have students who have practiced for 30 years, as well as students who have just finished their master’s in speech-language pathology. Your course load is designed to be completed on top of a full-time job; coursework and instructional materials are available to you 24/7.

Choose Between a Limited-Residency or an Online-only Program

Our SLPD program has 2 models you can choose from. While our online program has no onsite visits, the limited residency model is primarily online, with 3 onsite visits across the program. Each of these 3-6 day visits allows SLPD students to network with other professionals while working together in a hands-on environment. Our students often report that the onsite visits are among the best experiences of the program.

Evidence-Based

Become an evidence-based clinician. Our program is built on the basis of evidence. Learn how to research efficiently, evaluate, interpret, and apply the best practices. Become the best clinician possible so that your patients receive the care they need.

2 Start Dates Each Year

Start when it’s right for you. Start dates for summer (May) include both models, limited-residency and online-only; start dates for fall (August) include the online-only model.

Program Curriculum

Our curriculum is designed to help you advance your career as a Doctor of Speech-Language Pathology. We prepare you to make a bigger difference in your patients’ lives and in the field.

Clinical Supervision

Prepare to assume the role of an SLP clinical supervisor. Learn advanced clinical teaching skills, theories, and styles. Prepare to supervise graduate students, SLP assistants, clinical fellows, and other professionals.

Capstone

Determine an area of clinical specialization. Become an expert in your chosen area of specialty through research and capstone project creation.

Evidence-Based Practice

Dive deep into evidence-based practice and applied clinical reasoning. You’ll learn research design, biostatistics, how to evaluate and apply research literature, and more. Become an evidence-based speech-language pathologist.

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IMPORTANT DATES

Summer 2023

Priority Application Deadline: March 13th, 2023
Final Application Deadline: April 10th, 2023
Semester Start: May 8th, 2023

Fall 2023

Priority Application Deadline: July 10th, 2023
Final Application Deadline: August 7th, 2023
Semester Start: September 5th, 2023

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Master’s degree in speech-language pathology from an accredited institution (or foreign equivalent)
Minimum 3.2 cumulative GPA
Resume or curriculum vitae
2 letters of recommendation

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Clinical Rotation Requirements including required vaccinations: Admitted students to Rocky Mountain University who will be completing a clinical rotation will receive vaccination forms regarding required vaccinations. Not all vaccinations or proof of immunity are required at the beginning of the program but will be prior to the first clinical rotation. The University allows for vaccination exemptions and more information about the University’s position on vaccination can be reviewed at https://rm.edu/vaccination-statement/

RMUoHP requires the following items prior to starting any clinical rotations (these are subject to change depending upon public health concerns and specific clinic requirements):

MMR
Varicella
Hepatitis B
TB
Tdap
Annual Influenza
COVID 19
HIPAA certification
OSHA certification
CPR certification

Faculty

Sandra Shigetomi-Toyama

ClinScD, CCC-SLP

Program Director, Doctor of Speech Language Pathology

Courtney Moore

C.Sc.D., CCC-SLP

Assistant Program Director, Doctor of Speech Language Pathology

Sandra Combs

PhD, CCC-SLP

Program Capstone Coordinator / Associate Professor, Doctor of Speech-Language Pathology

Kelly Robinson

C.Sc.D., CCC-SLP

Assistant Capstone Coordinator, Doctor of Speech-Language Pathology

Trever J. Ball

PhD, MPH, MS

Faculty, PhD in Health Science, DMSc in Medical Science, Doctor of Speech-Language Pathology

Alan Gravano

PhD

Writing Center Director; Professional Writing Instructor

Darcy Hammar

CIM

Faculty, Doctor of Speech-Language Pathology, Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences, and Doctor of Nursing Practice

Amber B. Heape

C.Sc.D., CCC-SLP

Faculty, Doctorate of Speech Language Pathology