American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

University of South Carolina

Dept of Comm Sci & Disorders
Williams Brice Bldg
1621 Greene St
Columbia, SC 29208
Phone: (803)777-4813
Fax: (803)777-3081
E-mail Address: kmullis@sc.edu
http://www.sph.sc.edu/comd/

CAA Accreditation Information

Accredited
Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology
CAA Accredited (MSP) (2009 - 2017)
Accreditation includes: Distance Education (Since 2009)
Next Accreditation Review: February 2016

Programs


Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology - Other (Master of Speech Pathology (MSP) and Master of Communication Disorders (MCD))

General

Administrative Location:
School of Public Health
Combined Degree Programs Offered:
No
Distance Education Availability:
Entire degree can be earned online
Part-time Enrollment:
Yes
Multicultural/Bilingual Emphasis:
Yes
Study Abroad Opportunities:
The degree program does not offer study abroad opportunities.
Areas of Research:
Psychoacoustics
Language: Normal processes, disorders
Neurogenics (apraxia, aphasia, dysarthria, cognitive)
Literacy
Other
Institution Grants and Contract(s)
Federally funded research grant(s) : 4
Total dollar amount: $7,351,611
Federally funded personnel preparation grant(s) : 1
Total dollar amount: $790,900
State funded research grant(s) : 0
Total dollar amount: $0
State funded personnel preparation grant(s) : 0
Total dollar amount: $0
Postdoctoral Opportunities:
Yes
Specialty Tracks / Unique Features:
Specialty Track in Neurogenic Disorders and Specialty Track in Auditory Verbal Therapy
Minority Serving Institution:
Data not available.
NSSLHA Chapter:
Yes

Admissions

Admission Contact:
Name: Hiram L. McDade, PhD
E-Mail Address: hmcdade@sc.edu
Clinic Director:
Elaine M. Frank, PhD
Application Deadline(s):
Application deadline for Fall admission: February 01
Application deadline for Summer admission: February 01
Application Process:
University online application
University hard copy application
Application Requirements:
Letters of recommendation: 3
Writing sample/essay: 1
Average GRE:
Verbal Reasoning: 473-529
Quantitative Reasoning: 564-608
Analytical Writing: 4.5-5.5
Average GPA:
3.6
Number of Applications Received:
Full-time Students: 212
Part-time Students: 102
Total: 314
Number of Admission Offers:
Full time: 65
Part time: 45
Total: 110
Number of Admission Offers with Funding:
Number of students offered admission with funding: 3

Enrollment

Target Class Size:
70
Newly Enrolled:
Full-time students: 31
Part-time students: 34
Total: 65
Total Graduate Enrollment:
Full-time students: 62
Part-time students: 115
Total: 177

Graduation

Credit Hour Requirement:
Total semester credit hours: 69
Additional Requirements:
Capstone project
Time to Degree (CED):
Total semesters: 6
Total Number of Degrees Granted:
Full time: 35
Part time: 29
Total: 64

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

General

Administrative Location:
School of Public Health
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:
Psychoacoustics
Language: Normal processes, disorders
Neurogenics (apraxia, aphasia, dysarthria, cognitive)
Literacy
Other
Institution Grants and Contract(s)
Federally funded research grant(s) : 4
Total dollar amount: $7,351,611
Federally funded personnel preparation grant(s) : 1
Total dollar amount: $790,900
State funded research grant(s) : 0
Total dollar amount: $0
State funded personnel preparation grant(s) : 0
Total dollar amount: $0
Postdoctoral Opportunities:
Yes
Specialty Tracks / Unique Features:
Data not available.
Minority Serving Institution:
Data not available.
NSSLHA Chapter:
Yes

Admissions

Admission Contact:
Name: Hiram L. McDade
E-Mail Address: hmcdade@sc.edu
Application Deadline(s):
Rolling admissions
Application Process:
University online application
Application Requirements:
Letters of recommendation: 3
Personal interview
Writing sample/essay: 1
Number of Applications Received:
Full-time Students: 8
Part-time Students: 0
Total: 8
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:
Data not available.
Newly Enrolled:
Full-time students: 1
Part-time students: 0
Total: 1
Total Graduate Enrollment:
Full-time students: 2
Part-time students: 0
Total: 2

Graduation

Credit Hour Requirement:
Total semester credit hours: 57
Additional Requirements:
Comprehensive exam
Dissertation
Research doctoral degrees granted:
1

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