American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

University of Maine, Orono

Col of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Dept of Comm Sci & Disorders
5724 Dunn Hall
Orono, ME 04469-5724
Phone: (207)581-2006
Fax: (207)581-2060
http://www.umaine.edu/comscidis

CAA Accreditation Information

Accredited
Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology
CAA Accredited (MA) (2009 - 2014)
Next Accreditation Review: August 2013

Programs


Undergraduate Degree - Bachelor of Arts (BA)

General

Administrative Location:
College of Natural Sciences, Forestry, and Agriculture
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:
Data not available.
Areas of Research:
Language: Normal processes, disorders
Fluency
Neurogenics (apraxia, aphasia, dysarthria, cognitive)
Speech: Articulation, phonology
Voice disorders
Literacy
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:
90

Graduation

Total Number of Degrees Granted:
Full time: 29
Part time: 0
Total: 29

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

General

Administrative Location:
College of Natural Sciences, Forestry, and Agriculture
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:
Language: Normal processes, disorders
Fluency
Neurogenics (apraxia, aphasia, dysarthria, cognitive)
Speech: Articulation, phonology
Voice disorders
Literacy
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

Admission Contact:
Name: Judy Stickles
E-Mail Address: judy.stickles@umit.maine.edu
Clinic Director:
Judy Stickles
Application Deadline(s):
Application deadline for Fall admission: January 15
Application Process:
University online application
University hard copy application
Other: GRE, Essay, Letters of Recommendation
Application Requirements:
Undergraduate degree in CSD
Letters of recommendation: 3
Writing sample/essay: 1
Other: UG degree in other fields
Average GPA:
3.67
Number of Applications Received:
Full-time Students: 90
Part-time Students: 0
Total: 90
Number of Admission Offers:
Full time: 31
Part time: 0
Total: 31
Number of Admission Offers with Funding:
Number of students offered admission with funding: 3

Enrollment

Target Class Size:
16
Newly Enrolled:
Full-time students: 18
Part-time students: 0
Total: 18
Total Graduate Enrollment:
Full-time students: 39
Part-time students: 0
Total: 39

Graduation

Credit Hour Requirement:
Total semester credit hours: 50
Additional Requirements:
Comprehensive exam
Thesis
Time to Degree (CED):
Total semesters: 5
Total Number of Degrees Granted:
Full time: 18
Part time: 0
Total: 18

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