American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

University of Arizona

College of Science
Dept of Spch, Lang, & Hrng Sci
1131 E 2nd St, PO Box 210071
Tucson, AZ 85721-0071
Phone: (520)621-1644
Fax: (520)621-9901
E-mail Address: sphweb@web.arizona.edu
http://slhs.arizona.edu

CAA Accreditation Information

Accredited
Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology
CAA Accredited (MS) (2005 - 2013)
Next Accreditation Review: August 2012
Accreditation Review in Process/Accepting Public Comment
Accredited
Clinical Entry-Level Doctoral Degree Audiology
CAA Accredited (clinical entry level AuD) (2005 - 2013)
Next Accreditation Review: August 2012
Accreditation Review in Process/Accepting Public Comment

Programs


Undergraduate Degree - Bachelor of Science (BS)

General

Administrative Location:
College of Science, School of Mind, Brain, & Behavior
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 (re)habilitation
Electrophysiology (otoacoustic emissions, auditory, electrocochleography, intraoperative monitoring)
Hearing aids/assistive listening technology
Psychoacoustics
Language: Normal processes, disorders
Neurogenics (apraxia, aphasia, dysarthria, cognitive)
Speech: Articulation, phonology
Voice disorders
Literacy
Institution Grants and Contract(s)
Federally funded research grant(s) : 14
Total dollar amount: $9,632,579
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:
Yes
Specialty Tracks / Unique Features:
Data not available.
Minority Serving Institution:
Data not available.
NSSLHA Chapter:
Yes

Admissions

Application Process:
University online application

Enrollment

Total Undergraduate Enrollment:
334

Graduation

Total Number of Degrees Granted:
Full time: 84
Part time: 0
Total: 84

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Non-Clinical Masters in Audiology, Speech-Language Pathology or Speech and Hearing Science

Enrollment

Total Graduate Enrollment:
Full-time students: 0
Part-time students: 0
Total: 0

Graduation

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

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

General

Administrative Location:
College of Science, School of Mind, Brain, & Behavior
Combined Degree Programs Offered:
Masters/research doctoral (e.g., MA/PhD)
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:
Yes
Study Abroad Opportunities:
The degree program does not offer study abroad opportunities.
Areas of Research:
Audiologic (re)habilitation
Electrophysiology (otoacoustic emissions, auditory, electrocochleography, intraoperative monitoring)
Hearing aids/assistive listening technology
Psychoacoustics
Language: Normal processes, disorders
Neurogenics (apraxia, aphasia, dysarthria, cognitive)
Speech: Articulation, phonology
Voice disorders
Literacy
Institution Grants and Contract(s)
Federally funded research grant(s) : 14
Total dollar amount: $9,632,579
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:
Yes
Specialty Tracks / Unique Features:
Aphasia treatment/groups, pre-school for language-impaired children, cochlear implant program; AAC summer camp, accent reduction, pediatric swallowing, autism spectrum programs, bilingual/multicultural clinical experiences.
Minority Serving Institution:
Data not available.
NSSLHA Chapter:
Yes

Admissions

Admission Contact:
Name: Denise Minopoli
E-Mail Address: minopold@email.arizona.edu
Clinic Director:
Cassandra Faux
Application Deadline(s):
Application deadline for Fall admission: February 01
Application Process:
University online application
Application Requirements:
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score
Letters of recommendation: 3
Writing sample/essay: 1
Other: Resume
Average GRE:
Verbal Reasoning: 156-164
Quantitative Reasoning: 150-157
Analytical Writing: 4.00-5.00
Average GPA:
3.83
Number of Applications Received:
Full-time Students: 248
Part-time Students: 0
Total: 248
Number of Admission Offers:
Full time: 55
Part time: 0
Total: 55
Number of Admission Offers with Funding:
Number of students offered admission with funding: 12

Enrollment

Target Class Size:
25
Newly Enrolled:
Full-time students: 25
Part-time students: 0
Total: 25
Total Graduate Enrollment:
Full-time students: 49
Part-time students: 0
Total: 49

Graduation

Credit Hour Requirement:
Total semester credit hours: 36
Additional Requirements:
Comprehensive exam
Other: Practicum
Time to Degree (CED):
Total semesters: 5
Total Number of Degrees Granted:
Full time: 21
Part time: 0
Total: 21

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

General

Administrative Location:
College of Science, School of Mind, Brain, & Behavior
Combined Degree Programs Offered:
Clinical doctoral/research doctoral (e.g., AuD/PhD)
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:
Yes
Study Abroad Opportunities:
The degree program does not offer study abroad opportunities.
Areas of Research:
Audiologic (re)habilitation
Electrophysiology (otoacoustic emissions, auditory, electrocochleography, intraoperative monitoring)
Hearing aids/assistive listening technology
Psychoacoustics
Language: Normal processes, disorders
Neurogenics (apraxia, aphasia, dysarthria, cognitive)
Speech: Articulation, phonology
Voice disorders
Literacy
Institution Grants and Contract(s)
Federally funded research grant(s) : 14
Total dollar amount: $9,632,579
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:
Yes
Specialty Tracks / Unique Features:
Audiologic Habilitation and Rehabilitation, Pediatric Audiology (medical setting), Cochlear Implant Program, Tinnitus, Multicultural Clinical Experience
Minority Serving Institution:
Data not available.
NSSLHA Chapter:
Yes

Admissions

Admission Contact:
Name: Denise Minopoli
E-Mail Address: minopold@email.arizona.edu
Clinic Director:
Thomas Muller
Application Deadline(s):
Application deadline for Fall admission: February 01
Application Process:
University online application
Application Requirements:
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score
Letters of recommendation: 3
Writing sample/essay: 1
Other: Resume
Average GRE:
Verbal Reasoning: 151-160
Quantitative Reasoning: 145-158
Analytical Writing: 4.0-4.5
Average GPA:
3.59
Number of Applications Received:
Full-time Students: 61
Part-time Students: 0
Total: 61
Number of Admission Offers:
Full time: 33
Part time: 0
Total: 33
Number of Admission Offers with Funding:
Number of students offered admission with funding: 7

Enrollment

Target Class Size:
10
Newly Enrolled:
Full-time students: 11
Part-time students: 0
Total: 11
Total Graduate Enrollment:
Full-time students: 31
Part-time students: 0
Total: 31

Graduation

Credit Hour Requirement:
Total semester credit hours: 80
Additional Requirements:
Comprehensive exam
Thesis
Other: Practicum, Clinical Externship
Time to Degree (CED):
Total semesters: 8
Total Number of Degrees Granted:
Full time: 4
Part time: 0
Total: 4

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

General

Administrative Location:
College of Science, School of Mind, Brain, & Behavior
Combined Degree Programs Offered:
Masters/research doctoral (e.g., MA/PhD)
Clinical doctoral/research doctoral (e.g., AuD/PhD)
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:
Norway, University of Bergen. Short-term study abroad in neuroscience/neuroimaging.
Areas of Research:
Audiologic (re)habilitation
Electrophysiology (otoacoustic emissions, auditory, electrocochleography, intraoperative monitoring)
Hearing aids/assistive listening technology
Psychoacoustics
Language: Normal processes, disorders
Neurogenics (apraxia, aphasia, dysarthria, cognitive)
Speech: Articulation, phonology
Voice disorders
Literacy
Institution Grants and Contract(s)
Federally funded research grant(s) : 14
Total dollar amount: $9,632,579
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:
Yes
Specialty Tracks / Unique Features:
neuroimaging; cognitive science; neuroscience; bilingual issues
Minority Serving Institution:
Data not available.
NSSLHA Chapter:
Yes

Admissions

Admission Contact:
Name: Denise Minopoli
E-Mail Address: minopold@email.arizona.edu
Application Deadline(s):
Application deadline for Fall admission: February 01
Application Process:
University online application
Application Requirements:
Letters of recommendation: 3
Writing sample/essay: 1
Other: Resume, Thesis or other Research Writing Sample
Number of Applications Received:
Full-time Students: 10
Part-time Students: 0
Total: 10
Number of Admission Offers:
Full time: 4
Part time: 0
Total: 4
Number of Admission Offers with Funding:
Number of students offered admission with funding: 4

Enrollment

Target Class Size:
4
Newly Enrolled:
Full-time students: 3
Part-time students: 0
Total: 3
Total Graduate Enrollment:
Full-time students: 13
Part-time students: 0
Total: 13

Graduation

Credit Hour Requirement:
Total semester credit hours: 63
Additional Requirements:
Comprehensive exam
Dissertation
Other: Research Rotations
Research doctoral degrees granted:
1

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