American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

University of Southern Mississippi

College of Health
Dept. Speech & Hearing Sciences
118 College Dr., #5092
Hattiesburg, MS 39406-5092
Phone: (601)266-5216
Fax: (601)266-5224
E-mail Address: Steven.Cloud@usm.edu
http://www.usm.edu/shs/

CAA Accreditation Information

Accredited
Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology
CAA Accredited (MS, MA) (2008 - 2015)
Next Accreditation Review: February 2014
Accredited
Clinical Entry-Level Doctoral Degree Audiology
CAA Accredited (clinical entry level AuD) (2008 - 2015)
Next Accreditation Review: February 2014

Programs


Undergraduate Degree - Bachelor of Arts (BA)

General

Administrative Location:
College of Health
Combined Degree Programs Offered:
No
Distance Education Availability:
Some courses are offered online
Part-time Enrollment:
The degree program does not accept part-time students.
Multicultural/Bilingual Emphasis:
Yes
Study Abroad Opportunities:
Please go to www.usm.edu/study-abroad to see the countries and institutions available.
Areas of Research:
Audiologic (re)habilitation
Auditory processing (Audiology)
Electrophysiology (otoacoustic emissions, auditory, electrocochleography, intraoperative monitoring)
Neurogenics (apraxia, aphasia, dysarthria, cognitive)
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (academic and clinical)
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:
Minority Institutions
NSSLHA Chapter:
Yes

Admissions

Application Process:
University online application

Enrollment

Total Undergraduate Enrollment:
262

Graduation

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

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

General

Administrative Location:
College of 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.
Multicultural/Bilingual Emphasis:
Yes
Study Abroad Opportunities:
Please go to www.usm.edu/study-abroad to see the countries and institutions available.
Areas of Research:
Audiologic (re)habilitation
Auditory processing (Audiology)
Electrophysiology (otoacoustic emissions, auditory, electrocochleography, intraoperative monitoring)
Neurogenics (apraxia, aphasia, dysarthria, cognitive)
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (academic and clinical)
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:
Minority Institutions
NSSLHA Chapter:
Yes

Admissions

Admission Contact:
Name: Missy McIntyre
E-Mail Address: Melissa.McIntyre@usm.edu
Clinic Director:
Lynn Boardman, M.S., CCC-SLP; Charles G. Marx
Application Deadline(s):
Application deadline for Fall admission: February 01
Application deadline for Summer admission: February 01
Application Process:
University online application
Application Requirements:
Undergraduate degree in CSD
Letters of recommendation: 3
Average GRE:
Verbal Reasoning: 404
Quantitative Reasoning: 529
Analytical Writing: 3.7
Average GPA:
3.6
Number of Applications Received:
Full-time Students: 28
Part-time Students: 1
Total: 29
Number of Admission Offers:
Full time: 34
Part time: 1
Total: 35
Number of Admission Offers with Funding:
Number of students offered admission with funding: 18

Enrollment

Target Class Size:
32
Newly Enrolled:
Full-time students: 32
Part-time students: 1
Total: 33
Total Graduate Enrollment:
Full-time students: 32
Part-time students: 1
Total: 33

Graduation

Credit Hour Requirement:
Total semester credit hours: 58
Additional Requirements:
Other: Pass of Praxis II
Time to Degree (CED):
Total semesters: 5
Total Number of Degrees Granted:
Full time: 16
Part time: 0
Total: 16

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

General

Administrative Location:
College of Health
Combined Degree Programs Offered:
No
Distance Education Availability:
Some courses are offered online
Part-time Enrollment:
The degree program does not accept part-time students.
Multicultural/Bilingual Emphasis:
Yes
Study Abroad Opportunities:
Visit www.usm.edu/study-abroad
Areas of Research:
Audiologic (re)habilitation
Auditory processing (Audiology)
Electrophysiology (otoacoustic emissions, auditory, electrocochleography, intraoperative monitoring)
Neurogenics (apraxia, aphasia, dysarthria, cognitive)
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (academic and clinical)
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:
Minority Institutions
NSSLHA Chapter:
Yes

Admissions

Admission Contact:
Name: Missy McIntyre
E-Mail Address: melissa.mcintyre@usm.edu
Clinic Director:
Charles G. Marx
Application Deadline(s):
Application deadline for Fall admission: February 01
Application deadline for Summer admission: February 01
Application Process:
University online application
Application Requirements:
Undergraduate degree in CSD
Letters of recommendation: 3
Average GRE:
Verbal Reasoning: 310-480
Quantitative Reasoning: 480-600
Analytical Writing: 3.0-4.0
Average GPA:
3.6
Number of Applications Received:
Full-time Students: 10
Part-time Students: 0
Total: 10
Number of Admission Offers:
Full time: 7
Part time: 0
Total: 7
Number of Admission Offers with Funding:
Number of students offered admission with funding: 5

Enrollment

Target Class Size:
7
Newly Enrolled:
Full-time students: 7
Part-time students: 0
Total: 7
Total Graduate Enrollment:
Full-time students: 23
Part-time students: 0
Total: 23

Graduation

Credit Hour Requirement:
Total semester credit hours: 123
Additional Requirements:
Capstone project
Comprehensive exam
Time to Degree (CED):
Total semesters: 11
Total Number of Degrees Granted:
Full time: 6
Part time: 0
Total: 6

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