American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

University of the District of Columbia

Nat'l Ctr for Urban Education
Bldg 41 Rm 306
4200 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20008
Phone: (202)274-6851
Fax: (202)274-5589
E-mail Address: wcolston@udc.edu
http://www.udc.edu/

CAA Accreditation Information

Accredited
Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology
CAA Accredited (MS) (2005 - 2013)
Next Accreditation Review: August 2012
Accreditation Review in Process/Accepting Public Comment

Programs


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

General

Administrative Location:
National Center for Urban Education
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:
The degree program does not offer study abroad opportunities.
Areas of Research:
Language: Normal processes, disorders
Neurogenics (apraxia, aphasia, dysarthria, cognitive)
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (academic and clinical)
Other
Institution Grants and Contract(s)
Federally funded research grant(s) : 2
Total dollar amount: $319,000
Federally funded personnel preparation grant(s) : 0
Total dollar amount: $0
Postdoctoral Opportunities:
No postdoctoral opportunities
Specialty Tracks / Unique Features:
Emphasis in Medical Speech - Language Pathology Emphasis in Educational and School-based Speech - Language Pathology Partnerships with Outside Agencies
Minority Serving Institution:
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
NSSLHA Chapter:
Yes

Admissions

Admission Contact:
Name: Wanda M. Colston
E-Mail Address: wcolston@comcast.net
Clinic Director:
Wanda M. Colston, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Application Deadline(s):
Application deadline for Fall admission: May 15
Application Process:
University online application
University hard copy application
Application Requirements:
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score
Letters of recommendation: 3
Writing sample/essay: 1
Other: Interview may be required
Average GRE:
Verbal Reasoning: 410-560
Quantitative Reasoning: 480-580
Analytical Writing: 4.0-5.0
Average GPA:
3.29
Number of Applications Received:
Full-time Students: 63
Part-time Students: 0
Total: 63
Number of Admission Offers:
Full time: 29
Part time: 0
Total: 29

Enrollment

Target Class Size:
25
Newly Enrolled:
Full-time students: 15
Part-time students: 0
Total: 15
Total Graduate Enrollment:
Full-time students: 55
Part-time students: 0
Total: 55

Graduation

Credit Hour Requirement:
Total semester credit hours: 67
Additional Requirements:
Comprehensive exam
Thesis
Time to Degree (CED):
Total semesters: 5
Total Number of Degrees Granted:
Full time: 17
Part time: 0
Total: 17

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