Nova Southeastern University - SLP Program
Schl of Ed/Speech Lang Disorder
3301 College Avenue
Ft Lauderdale, FL 33314
Phone: (954)262-7726
Fax: (954)262-2847
E-mail Address: bloome@nova.edu
http://www.schoolofed.nova.edu/slp
CAA Accreditation Information
Accredited
Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology
CAA Accredited (MS) (2008 - 2016)
Accreditation includes:
Distance Education (Since 2005)
Next Accreditation Review: February 2016
Programs
General
- Administrative Location:
- Abraham S. Fischler School of Education
- Combined Degree Programs Offered:
- No
- Distance Education Availability:
- Other: All courses can be completed online for students who meet defined location criteria. Clinical experiences are earned at clinical settings within the students geographical location or in the on campus clinic.
- 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:
- Augmentative/alternative communication
- Neurogenics (apraxia, aphasia, dysarthria, cognitive)
- Autism
- Institution Grants and Contract(s)
- No federal or state funded grants and contracts
- Postdoctoral Opportunities:
- No postdoctoral opportunities
- Specialty Tracks / Unique Features:
- Because of the rolling admission process for the program, students admitted within one calendar year begin approximately one year following acceptance into the program. The masters degree is offered through a variety of delivery models including: live, videoteleconferencing, hybrid (combination of live and online delivery), and online. There is a post masters specialization in AAC and specialty clinics in AAC and voice available at the on-campus clinic.
- Minority Serving Institution:
- High Hispanic Enrollment
- Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs)
- NSSLHA Chapter:
- Yes
Admissions
- Admission Contact:
- Name: Steven P. Vertz, M.S., CCC-SLP
- E-Mail Address: svertz@nova.edu
- Clinic Director:
- Barbara Zucker, MA, CCC-SLP
- Application Deadline(s):
- Rolling admissions
- Application Process:
- University online application
- University hard copy application
- Application Requirements:
- Letters of recommendation: 3
- Personal interview
- Writing sample/essay: 2
- Other: Minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0
- Average GRE:
- Not applicable; do not use GRE.
- Average GPA:
- 3.32
- Number of Applications Received:
- Full-time Students: 939
- Part-time Students: 0
- Total: 939
- Number of Admission Offers:
- Full time: 368
- Part time: 0
- Total: 368
- Number of Admission Offers with Funding:
- Number of students offered admission with funding: 0
Enrollment
- Target Class Size:
- 240
- Newly Enrolled:
- Full-time students: 235
- Part-time students: 0
- Total: 235
- Total Graduate Enrollment:
- Full-time students: 660
- Part-time students: 0
- Total: 660
Graduation
- Credit Hour Requirement:
- Total semester credit hours: 52
- Additional Requirements:
- Comprehensive exam
- Other: Students must earn a grade of Pass on the completion of the portfolio.
- Time to Degree (CED):
- Total semesters: 9
- Total Number of Degrees Granted:
- Full time: 213
- Part time: 0
- Total: 213
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General
- Administrative Location:
- Abraham S. Fischler School of Education
- Combined Degree Programs Offered:
- No
- Distance Education Availability:
- Entire degree can be earned online
- 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:
- Augmentative/alternative communication
- Neurogenics (apraxia, aphasia, dysarthria, cognitive)
- Autism
- Institution Grants and Contract(s)
- No federal or state funded grants and contracts
- Postdoctoral Opportunities:
- No postdoctoral opportunities
- Specialty Tracks / Unique Features:
- Data not available.
- Minority Serving Institution:
- High Hispanic Enrollment
- Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs)
- NSSLHA Chapter:
- Yes
Admissions
- Admission Contact:
- Name: Rachel Williams, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
- E-Mail Address: rachwill@nova.edu
- Application Deadline(s):
- Application deadline for Fall admission: July 01
- Application Process:
- University online application
- University hard copy application
- Application Requirements:
- Graduate degree in CSD (for post entry-level degree programs)
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score
- Letters of recommendation: 2
- Personal interview
- Writing sample/essay: 3
- Other: Vitae, ASHA Certification and State Licensure (if applicable)
- Number of Applications Received:
- Full-time Students: 12
- Part-time Students: 0
- Total: 12
- Number of Admission Offers:
- Full time: 10
- Part time: 0
- Total: 10
- Number of Admission Offers with Funding:
- Number of students offered admission with funding: 0
Enrollment
- Target Class Size:
- 15
- Newly Enrolled:
- Full-time students: 6
- Part-time students: 0
- Total: 6
- Total Graduate Enrollment:
- Full-time students: 47
- Part-time students: 0
- Total: 47
Graduation
- Credit Hour Requirement:
- Total semester credit hours: 53
- Additional Requirements:
- Dissertation
- Time to Degree (CED):
- Total semesters: 12
- Total Number of Degrees Granted:
- Full time: 8
- Part time: 0
- Total: 8
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