American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

University of Missouri

School of Health Professions
Dept of Commctn Scis & Disorders
301 Lewis Hall
Columbia, MO 65211
Phone: (573)882-3873
Fax: (573)884-8686
E-mail Address: mucsd@health.missouri.edu
http://shp.missouri.edu/csd/

CAA Accreditation Information

Accredited
Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology
CAA Accredited (MHS) (2007 - 2014)
Next Accreditation Review: February 2013
Accreditation Review in Process/Accepting Public Comment

Programs


Undergraduate Degree - Other (Bachelor of Health Science)

General

Administrative Location:
School of 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:
Hearing aids/assistive listening technology
Hearing: Normal processes, disorders
Implants (i.e. cochlear; brainstem)
Language: Normal processes, disorders
Fluency
Swallowing
Literacy
Autism
Institution Grants and Contract(s)
Federally funded research grant(s) : 1
Total dollar amount: $121,308
Federally funded personnel preparation grant(s) : 0
Total dollar amount: $0
Postdoctoral Opportunities:
No postdoctoral opportunities
Specialty Tracks / Unique Features:
Language Preschool Accent Modification and Pronunciation Program
Minority Serving Institution:
Data not available.
NSSLHA Chapter:
Yes

Admissions

Application Process:
Other: Department hard copy application

Enrollment

Total Undergraduate Enrollment:
83

Graduation

Total Number of Degrees Granted:
Full time: 35
Part time: 0
Total: 35

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

General

Administrative Location:
School of Health Professions
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:
Hearing aids/assistive listening technology
Hearing: Normal processes, disorders
Implants (i.e. cochlear; brainstem)
Language: Normal processes, disorders
Fluency
Swallowing
Literacy
Autism
Institution Grants and Contract(s)
Federally funded research grant(s) : 1
Total dollar amount: $121,308
Federally funded personnel preparation grant(s) : 0
Total dollar amount: $0
Postdoctoral Opportunities:
No postdoctoral opportunities
Specialty Tracks / Unique Features:
Autism Certificate Interdisciplinary Training Program Accent Modification and Pronunciation Program Language Preschool
Minority Serving Institution:
Data not available.
NSSLHA Chapter:
Yes

Admissions

Admission Contact:
Name: Julie Aston
E-Mail Address: astonj@health.missouri.edu
Clinic Director:
Barbara Brinkman
Application Deadline(s):
Application deadline for Spring admission: October 15
Application deadline for Summer admission: January 15
Application Process:
University online application
Application Requirements:
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score
Letters of recommendation: 3
Other: personal statement; resume
Average GRE:
Verbal Reasoning: 150-157
Quantitative Reasoning: 146-150
Analytical Writing: 4.00-4.50
Average GPA:
3.71
Number of Applications Received:
Full-time Students: 102
Part-time Students: 0
Total: 102
Number of Admission Offers:
Full time: 43
Part time: 0
Total: 43
Number of Admission Offers with Funding:
Number of students offered admission with funding: 9

Enrollment

Target Class Size:
18
Newly Enrolled:
Full-time students: 18
Part-time students: 0
Total: 18
Total Graduate Enrollment:
Full-time students: 32
Part-time students: 0
Total: 32

Graduation

Credit Hour Requirement:
Total semester credit hours: 48
Additional Requirements:
Comprehensive exam
Time to Degree (CED):
Total semesters: 5
Total Number of Degrees Granted:
Full time: 14
Part time: 0
Total: 14

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

General

Administrative Location:
School of Health Professions
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:
Hearing aids/assistive listening technology
Hearing: Normal processes, disorders
Implants (i.e. cochlear; brainstem)
Language: Normal processes, disorders
Fluency
Swallowing
Literacy
Autism
Institution Grants and Contract(s)
Federally funded research grant(s) : 1
Total dollar amount: $121,308
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

Admission Contact:
Name: Judith Goodman
E-Mail Address: goodmanjc@health.missouri.edu
Application Deadline(s):
Application deadline for Fall admission: January 15
Application Process:
University online application
Application Requirements:
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score
Letters of recommendation: 3
Personal interview
Writing sample/essay: 1
Other: letter of intent; curriculum vitae
Number of Applications Received:
Full-time Students: 2
Part-time Students: 0
Total: 2
Number of Admission Offers:
Full time: 0
Part time: 0
Total: 0

Enrollment

Target Class Size:
2
Newly Enrolled:
Full-time students: 1
Part-time students: 0
Total: 1
Total Graduate Enrollment:
Full-time students: 3
Part-time students: 0
Total: 3

Graduation

Credit Hour Requirement:
Total semester credit hours: 60
Additional Requirements:
Comprehensive exam
Dissertation
Other: qualifying exam; 1st-year research project
Research doctoral degrees granted:
1

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Research Doctoral Degree in Speech and Hearing Science - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

General

Administrative Location:
School of Health Professions
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:
Hearing aids/assistive listening technology
Hearing: Normal processes, disorders
Implants (i.e. cochlear; brainstem)
Language: Normal processes, disorders
Fluency
Swallowing
Literacy
Autism
Institution Grants and Contract(s)
Federally funded research grant(s) : 1
Total dollar amount: $121,308
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

Admission Contact:
Name: Judith Goodman
E-Mail Address: goodmanjc@health.missouri.edu
Application Deadline(s):
Application deadline for Fall admission: January 15
Application Process:
University online application
Application Requirements:
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score
Letters of recommendation: 3
Personal interview
Writing sample/essay: 1
Other: letter of intent; curriculum vitae
Number of Applications Received:
Full-time Students: 0
Part-time Students: 0
Total: 0
Number of Admission Offers:
Full time: 0
Part time: 0
Total: 0

Enrollment

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

Graduation

Credit Hour Requirement:
Total semester credit hours: 60
Additional Requirements:
Comprehensive exam
Dissertation
Other: qualifying exam; 1st-year research project
Research doctoral degrees granted:
0

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