American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

University of Montana

Colg of Ed & Human Sci
Comm Sci & Dis Dept
32 Campus Dr Curry Health Ctr
Missoula, MT 59812
Phone: (406)243-2363
Fax: (406)243-2362
E-mail Address: lucy.hartpaulson@umontana.edu
http://coehs.umt.edu

CAA Accreditation Information

Candidate
Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology
Accreditation Candidate (MS) (2009 - 2014)
Candidacy includes: Distance Education (Since 2009)
Next Accreditation Review: August 2013

Programs


Undergraduate Degree - Bachelor of Arts (BA)

General

Administrative Location:
Phyllis J Washington College of Education and Human Sciences
Combined Degree Programs Offered:
No
Distance Education Availability:
All prerequisite courses are offered online
Part-time Enrollment:
Yes
Multicultural/Bilingual Emphasis:
Yes
Study Abroad Opportunities:
The degree program does not offer study abroad opportunities.
Areas of Research:
Hearing aids/assistive listening technology
Implants (i.e. cochlear; brainstem)
Neurogenics (apraxia, aphasia, dysarthria, cognitive)
Speech: Articulation, phonology
Literacy
Institution Grants and Contract(s)
Federally funded research grant(s) : 0
Total dollar amount: $0
Federally funded personnel preparation grant(s) : 0
Total dollar amount: $0
State funded research grant(s) : 0
Total dollar amount: $0
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:
Native American-Serving, Nontribal Institutions
NSSLHA Chapter:
Yes

Admissions

Application Process:
University online application

Enrollment

Total Undergraduate Enrollment:
109

Graduation

Total Number of Degrees Granted:
Full time: 22
Part time: 0
Total: 22

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

General

Administrative Location:
Phyllis J Washington College of Education and Human Sciences
Combined Degree Programs Offered:
No
Distance Education Availability:
Other: First clinical expereince of the Masters program must be completed on campus
Part-time Enrollment:
Yes
Multicultural/Bilingual Emphasis:
The program does not offer a multicultural or bilingual emphasis.
Study Abroad Opportunities:
Data not available.
Areas of Research:
Hearing aids/assistive listening technology
Implants (i.e. cochlear; brainstem)
Neurogenics (apraxia, aphasia, dysarthria, cognitive)
Speech: Articulation, phonology
Literacy
Institution Grants and Contract(s)
Federally funded research grant(s) : 0
Total dollar amount: $0
Federally funded personnel preparation grant(s) : 0
Total dollar amount: $0
State funded research grant(s) : 0
Total dollar amount: $0
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:
Native American-Serving, Nontribal Institutions
NSSLHA Chapter:
Yes

Admissions

Admission Contact:
Name: Lucy Hart Paulson
E-Mail Address: lucy.hartpaulson@mso.umt.edu
Clinic Director:
Catherine Off
Application Deadline(s):
Application deadline for Fall admission: February 01
Application Process:
University online application
Application Requirements:
Undergraduate degree in CSD
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score
Letters of recommendation: 3
Writing sample/essay: 2
Other: leveling/bridging courses
Average GRE:
Verbal Reasoning: 143-167
Quantitative Reasoning: 140-156
Analytical Writing: 3.00-5.50
Average GPA:
3.52
Number of Applications Received:
Full-time Students: 193
Part-time Students: 11
Total: 204
Number of Admission Offers:
Full time: 24
Part time: 1
Total: 25
Number of Admission Offers with Funding:
Number of students offered admission with funding: 2

Enrollment

Target Class Size:
23
Newly Enrolled:
Full-time students: 25
Part-time students: 0
Total: 25
Total Graduate Enrollment:
Full-time students: 55
Part-time students: 0
Total: 55

Graduation

Credit Hour Requirement:
Total semester credit hours: 48
Additional Requirements:
Other: Research Paper
Time to Degree (CED):
Total semesters: 5
Total Number of Degrees Granted:
Full time: 14
Part time: 3
Total: 17

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