American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Northeastern University

Dept of SLP & Aud
106A Forsyth Bldg
360 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115
Phone: (617)373-3698
Fax: (617)373-2239
E-mail Address: ka.o'brien@neu.edu
http://www.slpa.neu.edu/

CAA Accreditation Information

Accredited
Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology
CAA Accredited (MS) (2006 - 2014)
Next Accreditation Review: August 2013
Accredited
Clinical Entry-Level Doctoral Degree Audiology
CAA Accredited (clinical entry level AuD) (2006 - 2014)
Next Accreditation Review: August 2013

Programs


Undergraduate Degree - Bachelor of Science (BS)

General

Administrative Location:
Bouve College of Health Sciences
Combined Degree Programs Offered:
Bachelor’s/master’s (e.g., BA/MA)
Bachelor’s/clinical doctoral (e.g., BA/AuD)
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:
Arranged on an individual basis with other Northeastern University programs
Areas of Research:
Auditory processing (Audiology)
Electrophysiology (otoacoustic emissions, auditory, electrocochleography, intraoperative monitoring)
Hearing aids/assistive listening technology
Implants (i.e. cochlear; brainstem)
Psychoacoustics
Augmentative/alternative communication
Neurogenics (apraxia, aphasia, dysarthria, cognitive)
Speech: Articulation, phonology
Literacy
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (academic and clinical)
Physiology
Other
Autism
Institution Grants and Contract(s)
Federally funded research grant(s) : 6
Total dollar amount: $820,466
Federally funded personnel preparation grant(s) : 0
Total dollar amount: $0
Postdoctoral Opportunities:
Yes
Specialty Tracks / Unique Features:
Early Intervention
Minority Serving Institution:
Data not available.
NSSLHA Chapter:
Yes

Admissions

Application Process:
University online application

Enrollment

Total Undergraduate Enrollment:
61

Graduation

Total Number of Degrees Granted:
Full time: 5
Part time: 0
Total: 5

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Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology - Master of Science (MS), Other (Combined BS-MS Accelerated Program)

General

Administrative Location:
Bouve College of Health Sciences
Combined Degree Programs Offered:
Bachelor’s/master’s (e.g., BA/MA)
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:
Arranged on an individual basis with other Northeastern University programs
Areas of Research:
Auditory processing (Audiology)
Electrophysiology (otoacoustic emissions, auditory, electrocochleography, intraoperative monitoring)
Hearing aids/assistive listening technology
Implants (i.e. cochlear; brainstem)
Psychoacoustics
Augmentative/alternative communication
Neurogenics (apraxia, aphasia, dysarthria, cognitive)
Speech: Articulation, phonology
Literacy
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (academic and clinical)
Physiology
Other
Autism
Institution Grants and Contract(s)
Federally funded research grant(s) : 6
Total dollar amount: $820,466
Federally funded personnel preparation grant(s) : 0
Total dollar amount: $0
Postdoctoral Opportunities:
Yes
Specialty Tracks / Unique Features:
Early Intervention
Minority Serving Institution:
Data not available.
NSSLHA Chapter:
Yes

Admissions

Admission Contact:
Name: Dr. Therese ONeil-Pirozzi
E-Mail Address: t.oneil-pirozzi@neu.edu
Clinic Director:
Ms. Sarah Young-Hong
Application Deadline(s):
Application deadline for Fall admission: February 15
Application Process:
University online application
Application Requirements:
Letters of recommendation: 3
Writing sample/essay: 1
Other: Undergraduate Transcripts
Average GRE:
Verbal Reasoning: 508
Quantitative Reasoning: 613
Analytical Writing: 4
Average GPA:
3.5
Number of Applications Received:
Full-time Students: 464
Part-time Students: 0
Total: 464
Number of Admission Offers:
Full time: 134
Part time: 0
Total: 134
Number of Admission Offers with Funding:
Number of students offered admission with funding: 22

Enrollment

Target Class Size:
40
Newly Enrolled:
Full-time students: 40
Part-time students: 0
Total: 40
Total Graduate Enrollment:
Full-time students: 77
Part-time students: 0
Total: 77

Graduation

Credit Hour Requirement:
Total semester credit hours: 52
Additional Requirements:
Comprehensive exam
Time to Degree (CED):
Total semesters: 5
Total Number of Degrees Granted:
Full time: 37
Part time: 0
Total: 37

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Clinical Entry Level Doctoral Degree in Audiology - Doctor of Audiology (AuD), Other (Combined BS-Aud Accelerated Program )

General

Administrative Location:
Bouve College of Health Sciences
Combined Degree Programs Offered:
Bachelor’s/clinical doctoral (e.g., BA/AuD)
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:
Arranged on an individual basis with other Northeastern University programs
Areas of Research:
Auditory processing (Audiology)
Electrophysiology (otoacoustic emissions, auditory, electrocochleography, intraoperative monitoring)
Hearing aids/assistive listening technology
Implants (i.e. cochlear; brainstem)
Psychoacoustics
Augmentative/alternative communication
Neurogenics (apraxia, aphasia, dysarthria, cognitive)
Speech: Articulation, phonology
Literacy
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (academic and clinical)
Physiology
Other
Autism
Institution Grants and Contract(s)
Federally funded research grant(s) : 6
Total dollar amount: $820,466
Federally funded personnel preparation grant(s) : 0
Total dollar amount: $0
Postdoctoral Opportunities:
Yes
Specialty Tracks / Unique Features:
Data not available.
Minority Serving Institution:
Data not available.
NSSLHA Chapter:
Yes

Admissions

Admission Contact:
Name: Dr. Sandra Cleveland
E-Mail Address: sa.cleveland@neu.edu
Clinic Director:
Dr. Sandra Cleveland
Application Deadline(s):
Rolling admissions
Application Process:
University online application
Application Requirements:
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score
Letters of recommendation: 3
Writing sample/essay: 1
Other: Undergraduate Degree/transcripts
Average GRE:
Verbal Reasoning: 400-600
Quantitative Reasoning: 400-600
Analytical Writing: 4.0-5.0
Average GPA:
3.4
Number of Applications Received:
Full-time Students: 98
Part-time Students: 0
Total: 98
Number of Admission Offers:
Full time: 98
Part time: 0
Total: 98
Number of Admission Offers with Funding:
Number of students offered admission with funding: 12

Enrollment

Target Class Size:
14
Newly Enrolled:
Full-time students: 3
Part-time students: 0
Total: 3
Total Graduate Enrollment:
Full-time students: 25
Part-time students: 0
Total: 25

Graduation

Credit Hour Requirement:
Total semester credit hours: 101
Additional Requirements:
Capstone project
Comprehensive exam
Time to Degree (CED):
Total semesters: 11
Total Number of Degrees Granted:
Full time: 8
Part time: 0
Total: 8

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