American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

University of Georgia

College of Education
Dept Comm Sciences & Special Ed
570 Aderhold Hall
Athens, GA 30602-7152
Phone: (706)542-4561
Fax: (706)542-5348
E-mail Address: csd@uga.edu
http://www.coe.uga.edu/csse/

CAA Accreditation Information

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

Programs


Undergraduate Degree - Other (BSED)

General

Administrative Location:
College of Education
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:
Undergraduate study abroad with Special Education in Ireland and Peru
Areas of Research:
Language: Normal processes, disorders
Fluency
Neurogenics (apraxia, aphasia, dysarthria, cognitive)
Speech: Articulation, phonology
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (academic and clinical)
Other
Institution Grants and Contract(s)
Federally funded research grant(s) : 1
Total dollar amount: $2,459,822
Federally 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:
Data not available.
NSSLHA Chapter:
Yes

Admissions

Application Process:
University online application
Other: Program hard copy application

Enrollment

Total Undergraduate Enrollment:
125

Graduation

Total Number of Degrees Granted:
Full time: 57
Part time: 0
Total: 57

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Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology - Master of Arts (MA), Other (ME. D.)

General

Administrative Location:
College of Education
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:
The program does not offer a multicultural or bilingual emphasis.
Study Abroad Opportunities:
Undergraduate study abroad with Special Education in Ireland and Peru
Areas of Research:
Language: Normal processes, disorders
Fluency
Neurogenics (apraxia, aphasia, dysarthria, cognitive)
Speech: Articulation, phonology
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (academic and clinical)
Other
Institution Grants and Contract(s)
Federally funded research grant(s) : 1
Total dollar amount: $2,459,822
Federally funded personnel preparation grant(s) : 0
Total dollar amount: $0
Postdoctoral Opportunities:
No postdoctoral opportunities
Specialty Tracks / Unique Features:
Excellent training in evidence-based practice.
Minority Serving Institution:
Data not available.
NSSLHA Chapter:
Yes

Admissions

Admission Contact:
Name: Kaye Leverette
E-Mail Address: klevert@uga.edu
Clinic Director:
Carol Ann Raymond
Application Deadline(s):
Application deadline for Fall admission: January 18
Application Process:
University online application
Other: Program hard copy application
Application Requirements:
Letters of recommendation: 3
Writing sample/essay: 1
Other: Resume
Average GRE:
Verbal Reasoning: 148-168
Quantitative Reasoning: 143-163
Analytical Writing: 3.5-6.0
Average GPA:
3.68
Number of Applications Received:
Full-time Students: 218
Part-time Students: 0
Total: 218
Number of Admission Offers:
Full time: 62
Part time: 0
Total: 62

Enrollment

Target Class Size:
25
Newly Enrolled:
Full-time students: 25
Part-time students: 0
Total: 25
Total Graduate Enrollment:
Full-time students: 53
Part-time students: 0
Total: 53

Graduation

Credit Hour Requirement:
Total semester credit hours: 48
Additional Requirements:
Comprehensive exam
Thesis
Time to Degree (CED):
Total semesters: 6
Total Number of Degrees Granted:
Full time: 23
Part time: 0
Total: 23

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Research Doctoral Degree in Speech-Language Pathology - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

General

Administrative Location:
College of Education
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:
Yes
Study Abroad Opportunities:
The degree program does not offer study abroad opportunities.
Areas of Research:
Language: Normal processes, disorders
Fluency
Neurogenics (apraxia, aphasia, dysarthria, cognitive)
Speech: Articulation, phonology
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (academic and clinical)
Other
Institution Grants and Contract(s)
Federally funded research grant(s) : 1
Total dollar amount: $2,459,822
Federally funded personnel preparation grant(s) : 0
Total dollar amount: $0
Postdoctoral Opportunities:
No postdoctoral opportunities
Specialty Tracks / Unique Features:
Aphasia/Cognition, Fluency, Bilingual Research, Critical Thinking/Clinical Decision Making
Minority Serving Institution:
Data not available.
NSSLHA Chapter:
Yes

Admissions

Admission Contact:
Name: Dr. Rebecca Shisler Marshall
E-Mail Address: rshisler@uga.edu
Application Deadline(s):
Application deadline for Fall admission: January 03
Application Process:
University online application
Other: Program hard copy
Application Requirements:
Letters of recommendation: 3
Writing sample/essay: 1
Other: Faculty Mentor
Number of Applications Received:
Full-time Students: 3
Part-time Students: 0
Total: 3
Number of Admission Offers:
Full time: 3
Part time: 0
Total: 3
Number of Admission Offers with Funding:
Number of students offered admission with funding: 3

Enrollment

Target Class Size:
Data not available.
Newly Enrolled:
Full-time students: 1
Part-time students: 0
Total: 1
Total Graduate Enrollment:
Full-time students: 4
Part-time students: 0
Total: 4

Graduation

Credit Hour Requirement:
Total semester credit hours: 48
Additional Requirements:
Comprehensive exam
Dissertation
Other: first year project
Research doctoral degrees granted:
1

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