American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Northwestern University

Comm Sci & Disorders
2240 Campus Dr
Evanston, IL 60208
Phone: (847)491-3066
Fax: (847)491-4975
E-mail Address: v-marian@northwestern.edu
http://www.northwestern.edu/csd

CAA Accreditation Information

Accredited
Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology
CAA Accredited (MS) (2008 - 2016)
Next Accreditation Review: February 2015
Accredited
Clinical Entry-Level Doctoral Degree Audiology
CAA Accredited (clinical entry level AuD) (2008 - 2016)
Next Accreditation Review: February 2015

Programs


Undergraduate Degree - Bachelor of Science (BS)

General

Administrative Location:
School of Communication
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:
Electrophysiology (otoacoustic emissions, auditory, electrocochleography, intraoperative monitoring)
Implants (i.e. cochlear; brainstem)
Language: Normal processes, disorders
Neurogenics (apraxia, aphasia, dysarthria, cognitive)
Swallowing
Literacy
Physiology
Autism
Institution Grants and Contract(s)
Federally funded research grant(s) : 23
Total dollar amount: $7,033,636
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

Application Process:
University online application
University hard copy application
Other: Common Application

Enrollment

Total Undergraduate Enrollment:
92

Graduation

Total Number of Degrees Granted:
Full time: 37
Part time: 0
Total: 37

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

General

Administrative Location:
School of Communication
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:
Electrophysiology (otoacoustic emissions, auditory, electrocochleography, intraoperative monitoring)
Implants (i.e. cochlear; brainstem)
Language: Normal processes, disorders
Neurogenics (apraxia, aphasia, dysarthria, cognitive)
Swallowing
Literacy
Physiology
Autism
Institution Grants and Contract(s)
Federally funded research grant(s) : 23
Total dollar amount: $7,033,636
Federally funded personnel preparation grant(s) : 0
Total dollar amount: $0
Postdoctoral Opportunities:
Yes
Specialty Tracks / Unique Features:
Early Intervention, School-Age, Neurogenic
Minority Serving Institution:
Data not available.
NSSLHA Chapter:
Yes

Admissions

Admission Contact:
Name: Cindy Coy
E-Mail Address: ccoy@northwestern.edu
Clinic Director:
Christina Baumgartner
Application Deadline(s):
Application deadline for Fall admission: January 15
Application Process:
University online application
Application Requirements:
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score
Letters of recommendation: 2
Writing sample/essay: 2
Other: TOEFL if applicable, Bachelors degree, transcript
Average GRE:
Verbal Reasoning: 000-000
Quantitative Reasoning: 000-000
Average GPA:
3.76
Number of Applications Received:
Full-time Students: 375
Part-time Students: 0
Total: 375
Number of Admission Offers:
Full time: 170
Part time: 0
Total: 170
Number of Admission Offers with Funding:
Number of students offered admission with funding: 43

Enrollment

Target Class Size:
47
Newly Enrolled:
Full-time students: 39
Part-time students: 0
Total: 39
Total Graduate Enrollment:
Full-time students: 91
Part-time students: 0
Total: 91

Graduation

Credit Hour Requirement:
Total quarter credit hours: 30
Additional Requirements:
Comprehensive exam
Other: grand rounds
Time to Degree (CED):
Total quarters: 8
Total Number of Degrees Granted:
Full time: 34
Part time: 0
Total: 34

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

General

Administrative Location:
School of Communication
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:
Electrophysiology (otoacoustic emissions, auditory, electrocochleography, intraoperative monitoring)
Implants (i.e. cochlear; brainstem)
Language: Normal processes, disorders
Neurogenics (apraxia, aphasia, dysarthria, cognitive)
Swallowing
Literacy
Physiology
Autism
Institution Grants and Contract(s)
Federally funded research grant(s) : 23
Total dollar amount: $7,033,636
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: Celeste Lee
E-Mail Address: c-lee6@northwestern.edu
Clinic Director:
Donald Nielsen
Application Deadline(s):
Application deadline for Fall admission: January 15
Application Process:
CSD Central Application Service (CSDCAS)
Application Requirements:
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score
Letters of recommendation: 2
Writing sample/essay: 2
Other: TOEFL if applicable, Bachelors degree, official transcript
Average GRE:
Verbal Reasoning: 480-570
Quantitative Reasoning: 610-710
Analytical Writing: 4.00-4.50
Average GPA:
3.68
Number of Applications Received:
Full-time Students: 98
Part-time Students: 0
Total: 98
Number of Admission Offers:
Full time: 50
Part time: 0
Total: 50
Number of Admission Offers with Funding:
Number of students offered admission with funding: 27

Enrollment

Target Class Size:
12
Newly Enrolled:
Full-time students: 16
Part-time students: 0
Total: 16
Total Graduate Enrollment:
Full-time students: 42
Part-time students: 0
Total: 42

Graduation

Credit Hour Requirement:
Total quarter credit hours: 98
Additional Requirements:
Capstone project
Comprehensive exam
Other: qualifying exam, 2 clinical practical exams, 12-month clinical externship
Time to Degree (CED):
Total quarters: 12
Total Number of Degrees Granted:
Full time: 8
Part time: 0
Total: 8

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Research Doctoral Degree in Speech and Hearing Science - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

General

Administrative Location:
School of Communication
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.
Study Abroad Opportunities:
The degree program does not offer study abroad opportunities.
Areas of Research:
Electrophysiology (otoacoustic emissions, auditory, electrocochleography, intraoperative monitoring)
Implants (i.e. cochlear; brainstem)
Language: Normal processes, disorders
Neurogenics (apraxia, aphasia, dysarthria, cognitive)
Swallowing
Literacy
Physiology
Autism
Institution Grants and Contract(s)
Federally funded research grant(s) : 23
Total dollar amount: $7,033,636
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: Cindy Coy
E-Mail Address: ccoy@northwestern.edu
Application Deadline(s):
Application deadline for Fall admission: December 31
Application Process:
University online application
Application Requirements:
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score
Letters of recommendation: 3
Writing sample/essay: 1
Other: TOEFL if applicable, Bachelors degree, transcripts
Number of Applications Received:
Full-time Students: 58
Part-time Students: 0
Total: 58
Number of Admission Offers:
Full time: 13
Part time: 0
Total: 13
Number of Admission Offers with Funding:
Number of students offered admission with funding: 13

Enrollment

Target Class Size:
6
Newly Enrolled:
Full-time students: 5
Part-time students: 0
Total: 5
Total Graduate Enrollment:
Full-time students: 48
Part-time students: 0
Total: 48

Graduation

Credit Hour Requirement:
Total quarter credit hours: 96
Additional Requirements:
Dissertation
Other: lab rotations, qualifying research project- paper and presentation
Research doctoral degrees granted:
9

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