American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

University of Northern Colorado

Human Sci, Natural & Hlth Sci
Audiology & Speech-Lang Sciences
Gunter Hall 1400, Campus Box 140
Greeley, CO 80639
Phone: (970)351-2734
Fax: (970)351-2974
E-mail Address: tamara.nickelson@unco.edu
http://www.unco.edu/nhs/asls

CAA Accreditation Information

Accredited
Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology
CAA Accredited (MA) (2009 - 2017)
Accreditation includes: Distance Education (Since 2009)
Next Accreditation Review: August 2016
Accredited
Clinical Entry-Level Doctoral Degree Audiology
CAA Accredited (clinical entry level AuD) (2009 - 2017)
Next Accreditation Review: August 2016

Programs


Undergraduate Degree - Bachelor of Science (BS)

General

Administrative Location:
College of Natural and Health Sciences
Combined Degree Programs Offered:
No
Distance Education Availability:
Some courses are 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
Auditory processing (Audiology)
Electrophysiology (otoacoustic emissions, auditory, electrocochleography, intraoperative monitoring)
Hearing aids/assistive listening technology
Hearing conservation
Hearing: Normal processes, disorders
Implants (i.e. cochlear; brainstem)
Aural (re)habilitation
Language: Normal processes, disorders
Craniofacial Anomolies
Fluency
Speech: Articulation, phonology
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (academic and clinical)
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:
163

Graduation

Total Number of Degrees Granted:
Full time: 36
Part time: 0
Total: 36

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

General

Administrative Location:
College of Natural and Health Sciences
Combined Degree Programs Offered:
No
Distance Education Availability:
Entire degree can be earned 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:
Audiologic assessment
Audiologic (re)habilitation
Auditory processing (Audiology)
Electrophysiology (otoacoustic emissions, auditory, electrocochleography, intraoperative monitoring)
Hearing aids/assistive listening technology
Hearing conservation
Hearing: Normal processes, disorders
Implants (i.e. cochlear; brainstem)
Aural (re)habilitation
Language: Normal processes, disorders
Craniofacial Anomolies
Fluency
Speech: Articulation, phonology
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (academic and clinical)
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: Julie Hanks
E-Mail Address: julie.hanks@unco.edu
Clinic Director:
Lynne Jackowiak, M.A.
Application Deadline(s):
Application deadline for Fall admission: February 01
Application Process:
University online application
University hard copy application
Application Requirements:
Undergraduate degree in CSD
Letters of recommendation: 3
Other: letter of intent, leveling courses if undergraduate degree is not in CSD
Average GPA:
3.85
Number of Applications Received:
Full-time Students: 277
Part-time Students: 0
Total: 277
Number of Admission Offers:
Full time: 45
Part time: 0
Total: 45
Number of Admission Offers with Funding:
Number of students offered admission with funding: 11

Enrollment

Target Class Size:
23
Newly Enrolled:
Full-time students: 47
Part-time students: 0
Total: 47
Total Graduate Enrollment:
Full-time students: 47
Part-time students: 0
Total: 47

Graduation

Credit Hour Requirement:
Total semester credit hours: 63
Additional Requirements:
Capstone project
Comprehensive exam
Time to Degree (CED):
Total semesters: 6
Total Number of Degrees Granted:
Full time: 22
Part time: 0
Total: 22

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

General

Administrative Location:
College of Natural and Health 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:
Audiologic assessment
Audiologic (re)habilitation
Auditory processing (Audiology)
Electrophysiology (otoacoustic emissions, auditory, electrocochleography, intraoperative monitoring)
Hearing aids/assistive listening technology
Hearing conservation
Hearing: Normal processes, disorders
Implants (i.e. cochlear; brainstem)
Aural (re)habilitation
Language: Normal processes, disorders
Craniofacial Anomolies
Fluency
Speech: Articulation, phonology
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (academic and clinical)
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: Katie Bright
E-Mail Address: katie.bright@unco.edu
Clinic Director:
Diane Erdbruegger, Au.D.
Application Deadline(s):
Application deadline for Fall admission: February 01
Application Process:
University online application
University hard copy application
Application Requirements:
Undergraduate degree in CSD
Letters of recommendation: 3
Other: letter of intent, leveling courses if undergraduate degree is not in CSD
Average GPA:
3.62
Number of Applications Received:
Full-time Students: 50
Part-time Students: 0
Total: 50
Number of Admission Offers:
Full time: 22
Part time: 0
Total: 22
Number of Admission Offers with Funding:
Number of students offered admission with funding: 8

Enrollment

Target Class Size:
8
Newly Enrolled:
Full-time students: 6
Part-time students: 0
Total: 6
Total Graduate Enrollment:
Full-time students: 28
Part-time students: 0
Total: 28

Graduation

Credit Hour Requirement:
Total semester credit hours: 117
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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