American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

University of Central Arkansas

Col of Health & Applied Sciences
Dept of Comm Sci & Disorders
201 Donaghey, PO Box 4985 UCA
Conway, AR 72035-0001
Phone: (501)450-3176
Fax: (501)450-5474
E-mail Address: kbayles@uca.edu
http://www.uca.edu/chbs

CAA Accreditation Information

Accredited
Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology
CAA Accredited (MS) (2008 - 2016)
Next Accreditation Review: February 2016

Programs


Undergraduate Degree - Bachelor of Science (BS)

General

Administrative Location:
College of Health and Behavioral Sciences
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:
Augmentative/alternative communication
Language: Normal processes, disorders
Institution Grants and Contract(s)
Federally funded research grant(s) : 1
Total dollar amount: $59,000
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) : 1
Total dollar amount: $30,500
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 hard copy application

Enrollment

Total Undergraduate Enrollment:
139

Graduation

Total Number of Degrees Granted:
Full time: 45
Part time: 0
Total: 45

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

General

Administrative Location:
College of Health and Behavioral Sciences
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:
Augmentative/alternative communication
Language: Normal processes, disorders
Institution Grants and Contract(s)
Federally funded research grant(s) : 1
Total dollar amount: $59,000
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) : 1
Total dollar amount: $30,500
Postdoctoral Opportunities:
No postdoctoral opportunities
Specialty Tracks / Unique Features:
Data not available.
Minority Serving Institution:
Data not available.
NSSLHA Chapter:
Yes

Admissions

Admission Contact:
Name: Robert Logan
E-Mail Address: rlogan@uca.edu
Clinic Director:
Kathy J. McDaniel
Application Deadline(s):
Application deadline for Fall admission: February 01
Application deadline for Summer admission: February 01
Application Process:
CSD Central Application Service (CSDCAS)
Application Requirements:
Undergraduate degree in CSD
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score
Letters of recommendation: 3
Writing sample/essay: 1
Average GRE:
Verbal Reasoning: 150
Quantitative Reasoning: 141
Average GPA:
3.7
Number of Applications Received:
Full-time Students: 240
Part-time Students: 0
Total: 240
Number of Admission Offers:
Full time: 52
Part time: 0
Total: 52
Number of Admission Offers with Funding:
Number of students offered admission with funding: 15

Enrollment

Target Class Size:
35
Newly Enrolled:
Full-time students: 34
Part-time students: 0
Total: 34
Total Graduate Enrollment:
Full-time students: 121
Part-time students: 0
Total: 121

Graduation

Credit Hour Requirement:
Total semester credit hours: 54
Additional Requirements:
Comprehensive exam
Time to Degree (CED):
Total semesters: 6
Total Number of Degrees Granted:
Full time: 47
Part time: 0
Total: 47

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