American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

University of Texas at Dallas

Program in Comm Disorders
Callier Ctr for Comm Disorders
800 West Campbell Rd
Richardson, TX 75080
Phone: (214)905-3060 (3011)
Fax: (214)905-3006
http://www.utdallas.edu

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) (2007 - 2015)
Next Accreditation Review: August 2014

Programs


Undergraduate Degree - Bachelor of Science (BS)

General

Administrative Location:
Behaviorial and Brain Sciences
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:
Auditory processing (Audiology)
Balance
Electrophysiology (otoacoustic emissions, auditory, electrocochleography, intraoperative monitoring)
Hearing aids/assistive listening technology
Implants (i.e. cochlear; brainstem)
Aural (re)habilitation
Language: Normal processes, disorders
Speech: Articulation, phonology
Literacy
Other
Institution Grants and Contract(s)
Federally funded research grant(s) : 286
Total dollar amount: $137,880,629
Federally funded personnel preparation grant(s) : 0
Total dollar amount: $0
State funded research grant(s) : 24
Total dollar amount: $13,622,499
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

Application Process:
University online application
University hard copy application

Enrollment

Total Undergraduate Enrollment:
340

Graduation

Total Number of Degrees Granted:
Full time: 46
Part time: 18
Total: 64

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

General

Administrative Location:
Behaviorial and Brain Sciences
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:
Auditory processing (Audiology)
Balance
Electrophysiology (otoacoustic emissions, auditory, electrocochleography, intraoperative monitoring)
Hearing aids/assistive listening technology
Implants (i.e. cochlear; brainstem)
Aural (re)habilitation
Language: Normal processes, disorders
Speech: Articulation, phonology
Literacy
Other
Institution Grants and Contract(s)
Federally funded research grant(s) : 286
Total dollar amount: $137,880,629
Federally funded personnel preparation grant(s) : 0
Total dollar amount: $0
State funded research grant(s) : 24
Total dollar amount: $13,622,499
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: Barbara Ember
E-Mail Address: Barbara.ember@utdallas.edu
Clinic Director:
Janice Lougeay
Application Deadline(s):
Application deadline for Fall admission: April 01
Application deadline for Spring admission: October 01
Application deadline for Summer admission: April 01
Application Process:
University online application
University hard copy application
Application Requirements:
Letters of recommendation: 3
Writing sample/essay: 1
Other: TOEFL for international students
Average GRE:
Verbal Reasoning: 520-540
Quantitative Reasoning: 590-620
Analytical Writing: 4.0=4.1
Average GPA:
3.62
Number of Applications Received:
Full-time Students: 658
Part-time Students: 1
Total: 659
Number of Admission Offers:
Full time: 158
Part time: 1
Total: 159
Number of Admission Offers with Funding:
Number of students offered admission with funding: 26

Enrollment

Target Class Size:
120
Newly Enrolled:
Full-time students: 110
Part-time students: 1
Total: 111
Total Graduate Enrollment:
Full-time students: 287
Part-time students: 1
Total: 288

Graduation

Credit Hour Requirement:
Total semester credit hours: 48
Additional Requirements:
Comprehensive exam
Time to Degree (CED):
Total semesters: 5
Total Number of Degrees Granted:
Full time: 110
Part time: 1
Total: 111

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

General

Administrative Location:
Behaviorial and Brain 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:
Course: Audiologic Services in Underserved Populations is an elective course that contains a didactic component and clinical education abroad. Each year, students have registered for experiences in South Africa.
Areas of Research:
Auditory processing (Audiology)
Balance
Electrophysiology (otoacoustic emissions, auditory, electrocochleography, intraoperative monitoring)
Hearing aids/assistive listening technology
Implants (i.e. cochlear; brainstem)
Aural (re)habilitation
Language: Normal processes, disorders
Speech: Articulation, phonology
Literacy
Other
Institution Grants and Contract(s)
Federally funded research grant(s) : 286
Total dollar amount: $137,880,629
Federally funded personnel preparation grant(s) : 0
Total dollar amount: $0
State funded research grant(s) : 24
Total dollar amount: $13,622,499
State funded personnel preparation grant(s) : 0
Total dollar amount: $0
Postdoctoral Opportunities:
Yes
Specialty Tracks / Unique Features:
Pediatric Aural Habilitation Specialty, Audilogic Services in Underdeveloped Countries, Intensive auditory rehabilitation programs for adults Auditory Habilitation Camp for Teens Cochlear Implant Camp for Children
Minority Serving Institution:
Data not available.
NSSLHA Chapter:
Yes

Admissions

Admission Contact:
Name: Cathy Bittner
E-Mail Address: cbittner@utd.edu
Clinic Director:
Carol Cokely
Application Deadline(s):
Application deadline for Fall admission: February 15
Application Process:
University online application
Application Requirements:
Letters of recommendation: 3
Personal interview
Writing sample/essay: 1
Other: TOEFL for international students
Average GRE:
Verbal Reasoning: 153-158
Quantitative Reasoning: 149-153
Average GPA:
3.68
Number of Applications Received:
Full-time Students: 105
Part-time Students: 0
Total: 105
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: 11

Enrollment

Target Class Size:
11
Newly Enrolled:
Full-time students: 11
Part-time students: 0
Total: 11
Total Graduate Enrollment:
Full-time students: 42
Part-time students: 0
Total: 42

Graduation

Credit Hour Requirement:
Total semester credit hours: 100
Additional Requirements:
Capstone project
Comprehensive exam
Time to Degree (CED):
Total semesters: 11
Total Number of Degrees Granted:
Full time: 11
Part time: 0
Total: 11

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Research Doctoral Degree in Speech and Hearing Science - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

General

Administrative Location:
Behaviorial and Brain Sciences
Combined Degree Programs Offered:
No
Distance Education Availability:
Degree program does not offer a distance education option.
Part-time Enrollment:
Yes
Study Abroad Opportunities:
The degree program does not offer study abroad opportunities.
Areas of Research:
Auditory processing (Audiology)
Balance
Electrophysiology (otoacoustic emissions, auditory, electrocochleography, intraoperative monitoring)
Hearing aids/assistive listening technology
Implants (i.e. cochlear; brainstem)
Aural (re)habilitation
Language: Normal processes, disorders
Speech: Articulation, phonology
Literacy
Other
Institution Grants and Contract(s)
Federally funded research grant(s) : 286
Total dollar amount: $137,880,629
Federally funded personnel preparation grant(s) : 0
Total dollar amount: $0
State funded research grant(s) : 24
Total dollar amount: $13,622,499
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: Mary Felipe
E-Mail Address: mef025000@utdallas.edu
Application Deadline(s):
Application deadline for Fall admission: December 15
Application deadline for Spring admission: December 15
Application deadline for Summer admission: December 15
Application Process:
University online application
Application Requirements:
Letters of recommendation: 3
Writing sample/essay: 1
Other: TOEFL for international students
Number of Applications Received:
Full-time Students: 0
Part-time Students: 0
Total: 0
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:
5
Newly Enrolled:
Full-time students: 1
Part-time students: 0
Total: 1
Total Graduate Enrollment:
Full-time students: 16
Part-time students: 0
Total: 16

Graduation

Credit Hour Requirement:
Total semester credit hours: 90
Additional Requirements:
Dissertation
Research doctoral degrees granted:
0

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