American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

College of Ed & Hlth Pro
Rehab Human Res & Comm Dis
106 Graduate Education Building
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Phone: (479)575-4509
Fax: (479)575-4507
E-mail Address: vhill@uark.edu
http://www.uark.edu

CAA Accreditation Information

Accredited
Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology
CAA Accredited (MS) (2007 - 2015)
Next Accreditation Review: February 2014

Programs


Undergraduate Degree - Bachelor of Science (BS)

General

Administrative Location:
College of Education and Health Professions
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:
Aural (re)habilitation
Language: Normal processes, disorders
Fluency
Neurogenics (apraxia, aphasia, dysarthria, cognitive)
Voice disorders
Literacy
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (academic and clinical)
Autism
Institution Grants and Contract(s)
Data not available.
Postdoctoral Opportunities:
No postdoctoral opportunities
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

Enrollment

Total Undergraduate Enrollment:
126

Graduation

Total Number of Degrees Granted:
Full time: 56
Part time: 0
Total: 56

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

General

Administrative Location:
College of Education and Health Professions
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:
Aural (re)habilitation
Language: Normal processes, disorders
Fluency
Neurogenics (apraxia, aphasia, dysarthria, cognitive)
Voice disorders
Literacy
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (academic and clinical)
Autism
Institution Grants and Contract(s)
Data not available.
Postdoctoral Opportunities:
No postdoctoral opportunities
Specialty Tracks / Unique Features:
Clinics for specialized populations - AAC; Voice; Autism, Aural Rehabilitation
Minority Serving Institution:
Data not available.
NSSLHA Chapter:
Yes

Admissions

Admission Contact:
Name: Virginia Hill
E-Mail Address: vhill@uark.edu
Clinic Director:
Fran Hagstrom, Program Director; Marilyn McGehee, Clinic Director
Application Deadline(s):
Application deadline for Fall admission: February 01
Application Process:
CSD Central Application Service (CSDCAS)
Application Requirements:
Undergraduate degree in CSD
Letters of recommendation: 3
Writing sample/essay: 1
Other: leveling courses
Average GRE:
Not applicable; do not use GRE.
Average GPA:
3.5
Number of Applications Received:
Full-time Students: 152
Part-time Students: 0
Total: 152
Number of Admission Offers:
Full time: 47
Part time: 0
Total: 47
Number of Admission Offers with Funding:
Number of students offered admission with funding: 4

Enrollment

Target Class Size:
36
Newly Enrolled:
Full-time students: 18
Part-time students: 0
Total: 18
Total Graduate Enrollment:
Full-time students: 45
Part-time students: 0
Total: 45

Graduation

Credit Hour Requirement:
Total semester credit hours: 47
Additional Requirements:
Capstone project
Comprehensive exam
Time to Degree (CED):
Total semesters: 5
Total Number of Degrees Granted:
Full time: 25
Part time: 0
Total: 25

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