American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

University of Puerto Rico, San Juan

School of Health Professions
Dept of Graduate Programs
PO Box 365067, Med Sci Campus
San Juan, PR 00936-5067
Phone: (787)758-2525 (4401)
Fax: (787)765-2853
E-mail Address: maria.jimenez14@upr.edu
http://www.rcm.upr.edu/patologiahabla.asp

CAA Accreditation Information

Accredited
Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology
CAA Accredited (MS) (2007 - 2015)
Next Accreditation Review: August 2014
Accredited
Clinical Entry-Level Doctoral Degree Audiology
CAA Accredited (clinical entry level AuD) (2012 - 2017)
Next Accreditation Review: August 2016

Programs


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

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:
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:
University of Central Florida, Florida, USA
Areas of Research:
Language: Normal processes, disorders
Fluency
Head/neck cancers/laryngectomy
Voice disorders
Autism
Institution Grants and Contract(s)
No federal or state funded grants and contracts
Postdoctoral Opportunities:
No postdoctoral opportunities
Specialty Tracks / Unique Features:
Data not available.
Minority Serving Institution:
Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs)
NSSLHA Chapter:
Yes

Admissions

Admission Contact:
Name: Dr. Gloria Vélez
E-Mail Address: gloria.velez@upr.edu
Clinic Director:
Edna J. Carlo (Clinical Education Coordinator), María A. Centeno (University Clinic Director)
Application Deadline(s):
Application deadline for Fall admission: January 31
Application Process:
University online application
Application Requirements:
Personal interview
Writing sample/essay: 2
Other: Scores on the Examen de Admisión a Estudios de Posgrado (EXADEP), Pre-selected students are scheduled to attend a session where they are asked to write an essay in Spanish, an essay in English, and to complete a verbal reasoning exercise in English
Average GRE:
Not applicable; do not use GRE.
Average GPA:
3.69
Number of Applications Received:
Full-time Students: 110
Part-time Students: 0
Total: 110
Number of Admission Offers:
Full time: 15
Part time: 0
Total: 15
Number of Admission Offers with Funding:
Number of students offered admission with funding: 0

Enrollment

Target Class Size:
15
Newly Enrolled:
Full-time students: 15
Part-time students: 0
Total: 15
Total Graduate Enrollment:
Full-time students: 28
Part-time students: 5
Total: 33

Graduation

Credit Hour Requirement:
Total semester credit hours: 55
Additional Requirements:
Comprehensive exam
Time to Degree (CED):
Total semesters: 4
Total Number of Degrees Granted:
Full time: 14
Part time: 5
Total: 19

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