American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

University of Kansas

Intercampus Prgm Commun Dis
Dept of Hear & Speech
1000 Sunnyside Ave,3001 Dole Ctr
Lawrence, KS 66045-7555
Phone: (785)864-0630 ((KU))
Fax: (785)864-3974 ((KU))
E-mail Address: catts@ku.edu
http://www.ku.edu/~splh/ipcd/

CAA Accreditation Information

Accredited
Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology
CAA Accredited (MA) (2008 - 2016)
Next Accreditation Review: August 2015
Accredited
Clinical Entry-Level Doctoral Degree Audiology
CAA Accredited (clinical entry level AuD) (2008 - 2016)
Next Accreditation Review: August 2015

Programs


Undergraduate Degree - Bachelor of Arts (BA), Other (BGS)

General

Administrative Location:
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Combined Degree Programs Offered:
No
Distance Education Availability:
Other: One course is offered online
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 assessment
Audiologic (re)habilitation
Balance
Electrophysiology (otoacoustic emissions, auditory, electrocochleography, intraoperative monitoring)
Hearing aids/assistive listening technology
Hearing: Normal processes, disorders
Implants (i.e. cochlear; brainstem)
Psychoacoustics
Tinnitus
Augmentative/alternative communication
Aural (re)habilitation
Language: Normal processes, disorders
Craniofacial Anomolies
Head/neck cancers/laryngectomy
Neurogenics (apraxia, aphasia, dysarthria, cognitive)
Speech: Articulation, phonology
Swallowing
Voice disorders
Learning disabilities
Literacy
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (academic and clinical)
Physiology
Autism
Institution Grants and Contract(s)
Federally funded research grant(s) : 19
Total dollar amount: $3,035,500
Federally 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:
168

Graduation

Total Number of Degrees Granted:
Full time: 54
Part time: 0
Total: 54

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Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology - Master of Arts (MA)

General

Administrative Location:
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
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
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 assessment
Audiologic (re)habilitation
Balance
Electrophysiology (otoacoustic emissions, auditory, electrocochleography, intraoperative monitoring)
Hearing aids/assistive listening technology
Hearing: Normal processes, disorders
Implants (i.e. cochlear; brainstem)
Psychoacoustics
Tinnitus
Augmentative/alternative communication
Aural (re)habilitation
Language: Normal processes, disorders
Craniofacial Anomolies
Head/neck cancers/laryngectomy
Neurogenics (apraxia, aphasia, dysarthria, cognitive)
Speech: Articulation, phonology
Swallowing
Voice disorders
Learning disabilities
Literacy
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (academic and clinical)
Physiology
Autism
Institution Grants and Contract(s)
Federally funded research grant(s) : 19
Total dollar amount: $3,035,500
Federally funded personnel preparation grant(s) : 0
Total dollar amount: $0
Postdoctoral Opportunities:
Yes
Specialty Tracks / Unique Features:
Augmentative Communication, Reading Disorders/Dyslexia, Language acquisition and intervention, Aphasia, Voice Disorders
Minority Serving Institution:
Data not available.
NSSLHA Chapter:
Yes

Admissions

Admission Contact:
Name: Angela Carrasco
E-Mail Address: hearingspeech@kumc.edu
Clinic Director:
Deborah Daniels and Jane Wegner
Application Deadline(s):
Application deadline for Fall admission: January 15
Application Process:
University online application
Application Requirements:
Undergraduate degree in CSD
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score
Letters of recommendation: 3
Other: resume, personal statement, transcripts
Average GRE:
Verbal Reasoning: 143-164
Quantitative Reasoning: 144-158
Analytical Writing: 3-4.5
Average GPA:
3.73
Number of Applications Received:
Full-time Students: 151
Part-time Students: 0
Total: 151
Number of Admission Offers:
Full time: 61
Part time: 0
Total: 61
Number of Admission Offers with Funding:
Number of students offered admission with funding: 9

Enrollment

Target Class Size:
30
Newly Enrolled:
Full-time students: 30
Part-time students: 0
Total: 30
Total Graduate Enrollment:
Full-time students: 62
Part-time students: 0
Total: 62

Graduation

Credit Hour Requirement:
Total semester credit hours: 46
Additional Requirements:
Other: summative exam
Time to Degree (CED):
Total semesters: 5
Total Number of Degrees Granted:
Full time: 31
Part time: 0
Total: 31

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

General

Administrative Location:
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
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.
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 assessment
Audiologic (re)habilitation
Balance
Electrophysiology (otoacoustic emissions, auditory, electrocochleography, intraoperative monitoring)
Hearing aids/assistive listening technology
Hearing: Normal processes, disorders
Implants (i.e. cochlear; brainstem)
Psychoacoustics
Tinnitus
Augmentative/alternative communication
Aural (re)habilitation
Language: Normal processes, disorders
Craniofacial Anomolies
Head/neck cancers/laryngectomy
Neurogenics (apraxia, aphasia, dysarthria, cognitive)
Speech: Articulation, phonology
Swallowing
Voice disorders
Learning disabilities
Literacy
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (academic and clinical)
Physiology
Autism
Institution Grants and Contract(s)
Federally funded research grant(s) : 19
Total dollar amount: $3,035,500
Federally funded personnel preparation grant(s) : 0
Total dollar amount: $0
Postdoctoral Opportunities:
Yes
Specialty Tracks / Unique Features:
pediatric/adult audiology; auditory evoked potentials, hearing science, auditory physiology, otoacoustic emissions, cochlear implants, early intervention, hearing aids/assistive listening devices. Collaborate with Jordan University of Science & Technology - student exchange program.
Minority Serving Institution:
Data not available.
NSSLHA Chapter:
Yes

Admissions

Admission Contact:
Name: Angela Carrasco
E-Mail Address: hearingspeeech@kumc.edu
Clinic Director:
Sandra Keener
Application Deadline(s):
Application deadline for Fall admission: January 15
Application Process:
University online application
Application Requirements:
Undergraduate degree in CSD
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score
Letters of recommendation: 3
Other: resume and personal statement, official transcripts
Average GRE:
Verbal Reasoning: 141-155
Quantitative Reasoning: 144-153
Analytical Writing: 3.5-4.5
Average GPA:
3.67
Number of Applications Received:
Full-time Students: 43
Part-time Students: 0
Total: 43
Number of Admission Offers:
Full time: 32
Part time: 0
Total: 32

Enrollment

Target Class Size:
10
Newly Enrolled:
Full-time students: 7
Part-time students: 0
Total: 7
Total Graduate Enrollment:
Full-time students: 30
Part-time students: 0
Total: 30

Graduation

Credit Hour Requirement:
Total semester credit hours: 110
Additional Requirements:
Capstone project
Comprehensive exam
Time to Degree (CED):
Total semesters: 11
Total Number of Degrees Granted:
Full time: 9
Part time: 0
Total: 9

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Research Doctoral Degree in Audiology - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

General

Administrative Location:
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
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:
Yes
Study Abroad Opportunities:
The degree program does not offer study abroad opportunities.
Areas of Research:
Audiologic assessment
Audiologic (re)habilitation
Balance
Electrophysiology (otoacoustic emissions, auditory, electrocochleography, intraoperative monitoring)
Hearing aids/assistive listening technology
Hearing: Normal processes, disorders
Implants (i.e. cochlear; brainstem)
Psychoacoustics
Tinnitus
Augmentative/alternative communication
Aural (re)habilitation
Language: Normal processes, disorders
Craniofacial Anomolies
Head/neck cancers/laryngectomy
Neurogenics (apraxia, aphasia, dysarthria, cognitive)
Speech: Articulation, phonology
Swallowing
Voice disorders
Learning disabilities
Literacy
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (academic and clinical)
Physiology
Autism
Institution Grants and Contract(s)
Federally funded research grant(s) : 19
Total dollar amount: $3,035,500
Federally funded personnel preparation grant(s) : 0
Total dollar amount: $0
Postdoctoral Opportunities:
Yes
Specialty Tracks / Unique Features:
auditory electrophysiology, otoneurological disorders, cochlear implants, otoacoustic emissions, pediatric audiology, vestibular physiology/diagnostics/rehabilitation, neuro-imaging, auditory evoked potentials
Minority Serving Institution:
Data not available.
NSSLHA Chapter:
Yes

Admissions

Admission Contact:
Name: Angela Carrasco
E-Mail Address: hearingspeech@kumc.edu
Application Deadline(s):
Application deadline for Fall admission: January 15
Application deadline for Spring admission: October 01
Rolling admissions
Application Process:
University online application
Application Requirements:
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score
Letters of recommendation: 3
Personal interview
Other: personal statement, resume, official transcripts
Number of Applications Received:
Full-time Students: 5
Part-time Students: 0
Total: 5
Number of Admission Offers:
Full time: 4
Part time: 0
Total: 4

Enrollment

Target Class Size:
4
Newly Enrolled:
Full-time students: 3
Part-time students: 0
Total: 3
Total Graduate Enrollment:
Full-time students: 10
Part-time students: 0
Total: 10

Graduation

Credit Hour Requirement:
Total semester credit hours: 77
Additional Requirements:
Capstone project
Comprehensive exam
Dissertation
Research doctoral degrees granted:
0

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

General

Administrative Location:
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
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:
Audiologic assessment
Audiologic (re)habilitation
Balance
Electrophysiology (otoacoustic emissions, auditory, electrocochleography, intraoperative monitoring)
Hearing aids/assistive listening technology
Hearing: Normal processes, disorders
Implants (i.e. cochlear; brainstem)
Psychoacoustics
Tinnitus
Augmentative/alternative communication
Aural (re)habilitation
Language: Normal processes, disorders
Craniofacial Anomolies
Head/neck cancers/laryngectomy
Neurogenics (apraxia, aphasia, dysarthria, cognitive)
Speech: Articulation, phonology
Swallowing
Voice disorders
Learning disabilities
Literacy
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (academic and clinical)
Physiology
Autism
Institution Grants and Contract(s)
Federally funded research grant(s) : 19
Total dollar amount: $3,035,500
Federally funded personnel preparation grant(s) : 0
Total dollar amount: $0
Postdoctoral Opportunities:
Yes
Specialty Tracks / Unique Features:
Reading Disorders, Language acquisition/intervention, Aphasia, Orofacial neurophysiology, Lexical and phonological acquisition, Augmentative Communication
Minority Serving Institution:
Data not available.
NSSLHA Chapter:
Yes

Admissions

Admission Contact:
Name: Angela Carrasco
E-Mail Address: hearingspeech@kumc.edu
Application Deadline(s):
Application deadline for Fall admission: January 15
Application deadline for Spring admission: October 01
Rolling admissions
Application Process:
University online application
Application Requirements:
Graduate degree in CSD (for post entry-level degree programs)
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score
Letters of recommendation: 3
Personal interview
Other: official transcripts, faculty mentor identified, personal statement, resume
Number of Applications Received:
Full-time Students: 8
Part-time Students: 0
Total: 8
Number of Admission Offers:
Full time: 2
Part time: 0
Total: 2
Number of Admission Offers with Funding:
Number of students offered admission with funding: 3

Enrollment

Target Class Size:
5
Newly Enrolled:
Full-time students: 4
Part-time students: 0
Total: 4
Total Graduate Enrollment:
Full-time students: 17
Part-time students: 0
Total: 17

Graduation

Credit Hour Requirement:
Total semester credit hours: 77
Additional Requirements:
Comprehensive exam
Dissertation
Research doctoral degrees granted:
2

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