American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Missouri State University

Col of Health and Human Services
Communication Sci & Disorders
901 S Natl Ave, Prof Bldg 237
Springfield, MO 65897
Phone: (417)836-5368
Fax: (417)836-4242
E-mail Address: cathyhall@missouri.edu
http://www.missouristate.edu/csd

CAA Accreditation Information

Accredited
Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology
CAA Accredited (MS) (2009 - 2017)
Next Accreditation Review: February 2017
Accredited
Clinical Entry-Level Doctoral Degree Audiology
CAA Accredited (clinical entry level AuD) (2009 - 2017)
Next Accreditation Review: February 2017

Programs


Undergraduate Degree - Bachelor of Science (BS)

General

Administrative Location:
College of Health and Human Services
Combined Degree Programs Offered:
No
Distance Education Availability:
Degree program does not offer a distance education option.
Part-time Enrollment:
Yes
Multicultural/Bilingual Emphasis:
The program does not offer a multicultural or bilingual emphasis.
Study Abroad Opportunities:
The degree program does not offer study abroad opportunities.
Areas of Research:
Audiologic assessment
Auditory processing (Audiology)
Electrophysiology (otoacoustic emissions, auditory, electrocochleography, intraoperative monitoring)
Hearing aids/assistive listening technology
Hearing: Normal processes, disorders
Implants (i.e. cochlear; brainstem)
Psychoacoustics
Augmentative/alternative communication
Language: Normal processes, disorders
Craniofacial Anomolies
Fluency
Neurogenics (apraxia, aphasia, dysarthria, cognitive)
Voice disorders
Literacy
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (academic and clinical)
Autism
State funded research grant(s) : 2
Total dollar amount: $8,439
State funded personnel preparation grant(s) : 0
Total dollar amount: $0
Postdoctoral Opportunities:
No postdoctoral opportunities
Specialty Tracks / Unique Features:
Data not available.
Minority Serving Institution:
Data not available.
NSSLHA Chapter:
Yes

Admissions

Application Process:
University hard copy application

Enrollment

Total Undergraduate Enrollment:
170

Graduation

Total Number of Degrees Granted:
Full time: 57
Part time: 0
Total: 57

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Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology - Master of Science (MS)

General

Administrative Location:
College of Health and Human Services
Combined Degree Programs Offered:
No
Distance Education Availability:
Degree program does not offer a distance education option.
Part-time Enrollment:
The degree program does not accept part-time students.
Multicultural/Bilingual Emphasis:
The program does not offer a multicultural or bilingual emphasis.
Study Abroad Opportunities:
The degree program does not offer study abroad opportunities.
Areas of Research:
Audiologic assessment
Auditory processing (Audiology)
Electrophysiology (otoacoustic emissions, auditory, electrocochleography, intraoperative monitoring)
Hearing aids/assistive listening technology
Hearing: Normal processes, disorders
Implants (i.e. cochlear; brainstem)
Psychoacoustics
Augmentative/alternative communication
Language: Normal processes, disorders
Craniofacial Anomolies
Fluency
Neurogenics (apraxia, aphasia, dysarthria, cognitive)
Voice disorders
Literacy
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (academic and clinical)
Autism
State funded research grant(s) : 2
Total dollar amount: $8,439
State funded personnel preparation grant(s) : 0
Total dollar amount: $0
Postdoctoral Opportunities:
No postdoctoral opportunities
Specialty Tracks / Unique Features:
Data not available.
Minority Serving Institution:
Data not available.
NSSLHA Chapter:
Yes

Admissions

Admission Contact:
Name: Letitia White or Cathy Hall
E-Mail Address: cathyhall@missouristate.edu
Clinic Director:
Jill Oswalt, M.A.
Application Deadline(s):
Application deadline for Fall admission: February 01
Application Process:
CSD Central Application Service (CSDCAS)
University online application
Application Requirements:
Undergraduate degree in CSD
Letters of recommendation: 3
Other: CSD Undergraduate degree or prerequisite coursework and letter of intent
Average GRE:
Verbal Reasoning: 147-154
Quantitative Reasoning: 144-149
Average GPA:
3.7
Number of Applications Received:
Full-time Students: 115
Part-time Students: 0
Total: 115
Number of Admission Offers:
Full time: 54
Part time: 0
Total: 54
Number of Admission Offers with Funding:
Number of students offered admission with funding: 4

Enrollment

Target Class Size:
28
Newly Enrolled:
Full-time students: 26
Part-time students: 0
Total: 26
Total Graduate Enrollment:
Full-time students: 56
Part-time students: 0
Total: 56

Graduation

Credit Hour Requirement:
Total semester credit hours: 58
Additional Requirements:
Comprehensive exam
Other: research project or thesis
Time to Degree (CED):
Total semesters: 6
Total Number of Degrees Granted:
Full time: 31
Part time: 0
Total: 31

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Clinical Entry Level Doctoral Degree in Audiology - Doctor of Audiology (AuD)

General

Administrative Location:
College of Health and Human Services
Combined Degree Programs Offered:
No
Distance Education Availability:
Degree program does not offer a distance education option.
Part-time Enrollment:
The degree program does not accept part-time students.
Multicultural/Bilingual Emphasis:
The program does not offer a multicultural or bilingual emphasis.
Study Abroad Opportunities:
We offer a short term (1 week) study abroad experience in Nicaragua.
Areas of Research:
Audiologic assessment
Auditory processing (Audiology)
Electrophysiology (otoacoustic emissions, auditory, electrocochleography, intraoperative monitoring)
Hearing aids/assistive listening technology
Hearing: Normal processes, disorders
Implants (i.e. cochlear; brainstem)
Psychoacoustics
Augmentative/alternative communication
Language: Normal processes, disorders
Craniofacial Anomolies
Fluency
Neurogenics (apraxia, aphasia, dysarthria, cognitive)
Voice disorders
Literacy
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (academic and clinical)
Autism
State funded research grant(s) : 2
Total dollar amount: $8,439
State funded personnel preparation grant(s) : 0
Total dollar amount: $0
Postdoctoral Opportunities:
No postdoctoral opportunities
Specialty Tracks / Unique Features:
Data not available.
Minority Serving Institution:
Data not available.
NSSLHA Chapter:
Yes

Admissions

Admission Contact:
Name: Letitia White or Cathy Hall
E-Mail Address: cathyhall@missouristate.edu
Clinic Director:
Jill Oswalt, M.A.
Application Deadline(s):
Application deadline for Fall admission: February 01
Application Process:
CSD Central Application Service (CSDCAS)
University online application
Application Requirements:
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score
Letters of recommendation: 3
Other: letter of intent
Average GRE:
Verbal Reasoning: 146-156
Quantitative Reasoning: 146-153
Analytical Writing: 4.0-4.5
Average GPA:
3.69
Number of Applications Received:
Full-time Students: 54
Part-time Students: 0
Total: 54
Number of Admission Offers:
Full time: 29
Part time: 0
Total: 29
Number of Admission Offers with Funding:
Number of students offered admission with funding: 7

Enrollment

Target Class Size:
12
Newly Enrolled:
Full-time students: 12
Part-time students: 0
Total: 12
Total Graduate Enrollment:
Full-time students: 44
Part-time students: 0
Total: 44

Graduation

Credit Hour Requirement:
Total semester credit hours: 105
Additional Requirements:
Comprehensive exam
Other: research project or thesis
Time to Degree (CED):
Total semesters: 11
Total Number of Degrees Granted:
Full time: 12
Part time: 0
Total: 12

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