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Welcome to the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology Program

The Master of  Science in Speech-Language Pathology program prepares professionals to offer prevention, evaluation, diagnosis and treatment services to children and adults with communication and swallowing disorders. It also trains the students in supervision and consultation areas which are competencies required for further professional practice.

 

ACADEMIC PROGRAM

MASTER

Master Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

  • Curricular Sequence
  • Secuencial Curricular

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Completion of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution with a GPA of 3.0 or more.
  • Take and approve the following prerequisite courses of three semester credit hours*:
    • - Biological Sciences
    • - Physical Sciences
    • - Social Sciences (Psychology/Anthropology)
    • - Statistics

*These courses must be approved with a minimum B grade and prior to admission to the graduate program

  • Submit two (2) recommendation letters, preferably from professors or professionals in the Speech Language Pathology field.
  • A minimum score of 400 in EXADEP test.
  • Write an essay related to his/her interest in the Speech Language Pathology field.
  • Submit a Curriculum Vitae.
  • Participate in an interview with a designated Faculty Committee.
  • Submit an official transcript of the undergraduate degree.
  • Complete and submit the admission’s application within the deadline established by the institution

STUDENTS ACHIEVEMENT DATA

On-Time Program Completion Rates
Period # Completed within Expected Time Frame % Completed within Expected Time Frame
2021-2022 10 67%
2020-2021 4 31%
2019-2020 N/A N/A
PRAXIS Pass Rate
Period # Taking the Exam # Passed Exam % Passed Exam Rate
2021-2022 10 3 30%
2020-2021 12 6 50%
2019-2020 N/A N/A N/A
Employment Rates of Graduates
Reporting Period Employment Rate in Profession # of Graduates from prior year % of Graduates from prior year
2021-2022 8 67%
2020-2021 N/A N/A
2019-2020 N/A N/A

Note: The employment rate reporting period is not the year of graduation. The data for each reporting period should represent the individuals who graduate from the program one year prior.

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The Master of Science (M.S.) education program in speech-language pathology (residential) at Inter American University of Puerto Rico is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard, #310, Rockville, MD 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700.

Psychology School Director
Dr. Jaime Santiago
jaimesantiago@intermetro.edu
Ext. 2170

Administrative Assistant
Blanca R. Ortiz Riverabrortiz@metro.inter.edu
Tel. 787-250-1912, ext. 2227

Speech Language Pathology Clinic
(787) 250-1912 Ext. 2595

Speech Language Pathology Program Director
Dra. Paola Oquendo
poquendo@intermetro.edu
Ext. 2227

Speech Language Pathology Assistant Professor
Dra. Paola Oquendo, CCC-SLP
poquendo@intermetro.edu
Ext. 2589

Speech Language Pathology Clinical Coordinator
Profa. Maribel Abadía, CCC-SLP
mabadia@intermetro.edu

Ext. 2594

Speech Language Pathology Assistant Professor
Dr. Bárbara Pratts, CCC-SLP
barbaram.prattsperez@intermetro.edu