American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

University of Rhode Island

School of Human Sci & Svcs
Dept of Comm Dsrdrs Ste 1
25 W Independence Way
Kingston, RI 02881-0821
Phone: (401)874-5969
Fax: (401)874-4404
E-mail Address: soppenhe@etal.uri.edu
http://www.uri.edu/hss/cmd/index.html

CAA Accreditation Information

Accredited
Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology
CAA Accredited (MS) (2005 - 2013)
Next Accreditation Review: February 2013
Accreditation Review in Process/Accepting Public Comment

Programs


Undergraduate Degree - Bachelor of Science (BS)

General

Administrative Location:
College of Human Science and Services
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:
Language: Normal processes, disorders
Neurogenics (apraxia, aphasia, dysarthria, cognitive)
Speech: Articulation, phonology
Swallowing
Voice disorders
Literacy
Other
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:
Data not available.
NSSLHA Chapter:
Yes

Admissions

Application Process:
University online application

Enrollment

Total Undergraduate Enrollment:
167

Graduation

Total Number of Degrees Granted:
Full time: 56
Part time: 0
Total: 56

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

General

Administrative Location:
College of Human Science and Services
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:
Language: Normal processes, disorders
Neurogenics (apraxia, aphasia, dysarthria, cognitive)
Speech: Articulation, phonology
Swallowing
Voice disorders
Literacy
Other
Autism
Institution Grants and Contract(s)
No federal or state funded grants and contracts
Postdoctoral Opportunities:
No postdoctoral opportunities
Specialty Tracks / Unique Features:
We have several clinical programs (e.g., Gateway Cafe for persons who have sustained TBIs, Aphasia Reading Group for adults with diagnosis of aphasia, Social/Communication Coaching for URI students diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum) that graduate students may participate in for specialized clinical experience. In addition, students can work toward certification in the LSVT/LOUD program, developed for work with patients with Parkinson disease.
Minority Serving Institution:
Data not available.
NSSLHA Chapter:
Yes

Admissions

Admission Contact:
Name: Dana Kovarsky
E-Mail Address: dana@uri.edu
Clinic Director:
Elizabeth Connors, M.S., CCC-SLP
Application Deadline(s):
Application deadline for Fall admission: October 15
Application deadline for Spring admission: March 01
Application Process:
University online application
Application Requirements:
Letters of recommendation: 2
Writing sample/essay: 1
Other: Either MAT or GRE scores
Average GRE:
Verbal Reasoning: 150-159
Quantitative Reasoning: 148-153
Analytical Writing: 4.00-5.00
Average GPA:
3.75
Number of Applications Received:
Full-time Students: 229
Part-time Students: 0
Total: 229
Number of Admission Offers:
Full time: 38
Part time: 0
Total: 38
Number of Admission Offers with Funding:
Number of students offered admission with funding: 11

Enrollment

Target Class Size:
23
Newly Enrolled:
Full-time students: 18
Part-time students: 2
Total: 20
Total Graduate Enrollment:
Full-time students: 55
Part-time students: 6
Total: 61

Graduation

Credit Hour Requirement:
Total semester credit hours: 54
Additional Requirements:
Comprehensive exam
Other: Students can fulfill the comprehensive examination requirement by completing a thesis or a directed essay, an alternate capstone project.
Time to Degree (CED):
Total semesters: 5
Total Number of Degrees Granted:
Full time: 18
Part time: 1
Total: 19

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