American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

University of Nebraska, Lincoln

253 Barkley Memorial Center
Lincoln, NE 68583
Phone: (402)472-2145
Fax: (402)472-7697
E-mail Address: jill.england@unl.edu
http://www.unl.edu/barkley/index.shtml

CAA Accreditation Information

Accredited
Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology
CAA Accredited (MS) (2009 - 2017)
Next Accreditation Review: February 2017
Accredited
Clinical Entry-Level Doctoral Degree Audiology
CAA Accredited (clinical entry level AuD) (2009 - 2017)
Next Accreditation Review: February 2017

Programs


Undergraduate Degree - Bachelor of Science (BS)

General

Administrative Location:
College of Education and Human 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:
Balance
Augmentative/alternative communication
Language: Normal processes, disorders
Neurogenics (apraxia, aphasia, dysarthria, cognitive)
Speech: Articulation, phonology
Learning disabilities
Literacy
Physiology
Institution Grants and Contract(s)
No federal or state funded grants and contracts
Postdoctoral Opportunities:
Yes
Specialty Tracks / Unique Features:
Dizziness and Balance Disorders Lab, Link N Literacy Lab (early intervention & remediation of reading disabilities), AAC Lab, Honors Clinic
Minority Serving Institution:
Data not available.
NSSLHA Chapter:
Yes

Admissions

Application Process:
University online application
University hard copy application

Enrollment

Total Undergraduate Enrollment:
238

Graduation

Total Number of Degrees Granted:
Full time: 43
Part time: 0
Total: 43

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

General

Administrative Location:
College of Education and Human 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:
Balance
Augmentative/alternative communication
Language: Normal processes, disorders
Neurogenics (apraxia, aphasia, dysarthria, cognitive)
Speech: Articulation, phonology
Learning disabilities
Literacy
Physiology
Institution Grants and Contract(s)
No federal or state funded grants and contracts
Postdoctoral Opportunities:
Yes
Specialty Tracks / Unique Features:
Link N Literacy Lab (early intervention & remediation of reading disabilities), AAC Lab, Neurogenetic Communication Disorders Consortium, Medically Handicapped Childrens Oral Plastic Team, Scottish Rite Clinic
Minority Serving Institution:
Data not available.
NSSLHA Chapter:
Yes

Admissions

Admission Contact:
Name: Jill England
E-Mail Address: jill.england@unl.edu
Clinic Director:
Diane Farrand
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
Writing sample/essay: 1
Average GRE:
Verbal Reasoning: 150-158
Quantitative Reasoning: 149-155
Analytical Writing: 4.0-4.5
Average GPA:
3.82
Number of Applications Received:
Full-time Students: 161
Part-time Students: 0
Total: 161
Number of Admission Offers:
Full time: 51
Part time: 0
Total: 51
Number of Admission Offers with Funding:
Number of students offered admission with funding: 32

Enrollment

Target Class Size:
30
Newly Enrolled:
Full-time students: 30
Part-time students: 0
Total: 30
Total Graduate Enrollment:
Full-time students: 55
Part-time students: 0
Total: 55

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: 27
Part time: 0
Total: 27

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

General

Administrative Location:
College of Education and Human Sciences
Combined Degree Programs Offered:
Clinical doctoral/research doctoral (e.g., AuD/PhD)
Distance Education Availability:
Some courses are offered online
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:
Balance
Augmentative/alternative communication
Language: Normal processes, disorders
Neurogenics (apraxia, aphasia, dysarthria, cognitive)
Speech: Articulation, phonology
Learning disabilities
Literacy
Physiology
Institution Grants and Contract(s)
No federal or state funded grants and contracts
Postdoctoral Opportunities:
Yes
Specialty Tracks / Unique Features:
Dizziness and Balance Disorders Lab, partnership with Boystown National Research Hospital
Minority Serving Institution:
Data not available.
NSSLHA Chapter:
Yes

Admissions

Admission Contact:
Name: Jill England
E-Mail Address: jill.england@unl.edu
Clinic Director:
Kelly Wacker
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
Writing sample/essay: 1
Average GRE:
Not applicable; do not use GRE.
Average GPA:
3.81
Number of Applications Received:
Full-time Students: 63
Part-time Students: 0
Total: 63
Number of Admission Offers:
Full time: 20
Part time: 0
Total: 20
Number of Admission Offers with Funding:
Number of students offered admission with funding: 12

Enrollment

Target Class Size:
8
Newly Enrolled:
Full-time students: 7
Part-time students: 0
Total: 7
Total Graduate Enrollment:
Full-time students: 24
Part-time students: 0
Total: 24

Graduation

Credit Hour Requirement:
Total semester credit hours: 91
Additional Requirements:
Capstone project
Comprehensive exam
Time to Degree (CED):
Total semesters: 11
Total Number of Degrees Granted:
Full time: 4
Part time: 0
Total: 4

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

General

Administrative Location:
College of Education and Human 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.
Study Abroad Opportunities:
The degree program does not offer study abroad opportunities.
Areas of Research:
Balance
Augmentative/alternative communication
Language: Normal processes, disorders
Neurogenics (apraxia, aphasia, dysarthria, cognitive)
Speech: Articulation, phonology
Learning disabilities
Literacy
Physiology
Institution Grants and Contract(s)
No federal or state funded grants and contracts
Postdoctoral Opportunities:
Yes
Specialty Tracks / Unique Features:
vestibular lab, animal research lab,, partnership with Boystown National Research Hospital
Minority Serving Institution:
Data not available.
NSSLHA Chapter:
Yes

Admissions

Admission Contact:
Name: Jill England
E-Mail Address: jill.england@unl.edu
Application Deadline(s):
Rolling admissions
Application Process:
University online application
Application Requirements:
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score
Letters of recommendation: 3
Writing sample/essay: 1
Other: Advisor/Mentor Agreement
Number of Applications Received:
Full-time Students: 1
Part-time Students: 0
Total: 1
Number of Admission Offers:
Full time: 1
Part time: 0
Total: 1
Number of Admission Offers with Funding:
Number of students offered admission with funding: 1

Enrollment

Target Class Size:
5
Newly Enrolled:
Full-time students: 1
Part-time students: 0
Total: 1
Total Graduate Enrollment:
Full-time students: 1
Part-time students: 0
Total: 1

Graduation

Credit Hour Requirement:
Total semester credit hours: 90
Additional Requirements:
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 Education and Human 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.
Study Abroad Opportunities:
The degree program does not offer study abroad opportunities.
Areas of Research:
Balance
Augmentative/alternative communication
Language: Normal processes, disorders
Neurogenics (apraxia, aphasia, dysarthria, cognitive)
Speech: Articulation, phonology
Learning disabilities
Literacy
Physiology
Institution Grants and Contract(s)
No federal or state funded grants and contracts
Postdoctoral Opportunities:
Yes
Specialty Tracks / Unique Features:
Link N Literacy Lab (early intervention & remediation of reading disabilities), AAC Lab, Neurogenetic Communication Disorders Consortium, Medically Handicapped Childrens Oral Plastic Team
Minority Serving Institution:
Data not available.
NSSLHA Chapter:
Yes

Admissions

Admission Contact:
Name: Jill England
E-Mail Address: jill.england@unl.edu
Application Deadline(s):
Rolling admissions
Application Process:
University online application
Application Requirements:
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score
Letters of recommendation: 3
Writing sample/essay: 1
Other: Advisor/Mentor Agreement
Number of Applications Received:
Full-time Students: 4
Part-time Students: 0
Total: 4
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: 2

Enrollment

Target Class Size:
10
Newly Enrolled:
Full-time students: 2
Part-time students: 0
Total: 2
Total Graduate Enrollment:
Full-time students: 10
Part-time students: 0
Total: 10

Graduation

Credit Hour Requirement:
Total semester credit hours: 90
Additional Requirements:
Comprehensive exam
Dissertation
Research doctoral degrees granted:
3

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