American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

University of Vermont

UVM-E.M. Luse Center
489 Main Street-407 Pomeroy Hall
Burlington, VT 05405
Phone: (802)656-3861
Fax: (802)656-2528
E-mail Address: Dale.Thibault@uvm.edu
http://www.uvm.edu/cnhs/cmsi

CAA Accreditation Information

Accredited
Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology
CAA Accredited (MS) (2012 - 2020)
Accreditation includes: Distance Education (Since 2008)
Next Accreditation Review: August 2019

Programs


Undergraduate Degree - Bachelor of Science (BS)

General

Administrative Location:
College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Combined Degree Programs Offered:
No
Distance Education Availability:
Some courses are offered online
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
Fluency
Neurogenics (apraxia, aphasia, dysarthria, cognitive)
Speech: Articulation, phonology
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (academic and clinical)
Autism
State funded research grant(s) : 0
Total dollar amount: $0
State funded personnel preparation grant(s) : 1
Total dollar amount: $103,904
Postdoctoral Opportunities:
No postdoctoral opportunities
Specialty Tracks / Unique Features:
We offer CSD students Peer Advising, elective coursework in Autism, and a chapter of the National Student Speech, Language, Hearing Association.
Minority Serving Institution:
Data not available.
NSSLHA Chapter:
Yes

Admissions

Application Process:
University online application

Enrollment

Total Undergraduate Enrollment:
109

Graduation

Total Number of Degrees Granted:
Full time: 30
Part time: 0
Total: 30

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

General

Administrative Location:
College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Combined Degree Programs Offered:
No
Distance Education Availability:
Some courses are offered online
All prerequisite courses are offered online
Other: We also offer an ongoing online SLPA program.
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:
The degree program does not offer study abroad opportunities.
Areas of Research:
Language: Normal processes, disorders
Fluency
Neurogenics (apraxia, aphasia, dysarthria, cognitive)
Speech: Articulation, phonology
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (academic and clinical)
Autism
State funded research grant(s) : 0
Total dollar amount: $0
State funded personnel preparation grant(s) : 1
Total dollar amount: $103,904
Postdoctoral Opportunities:
No postdoctoral opportunities
Specialty Tracks / Unique Features:
Clinical Simulation Lab. On-line SLPA and prerequisite programs. Collaborations include: UVM interdisciplinary undergraduate and graduate programs in Neuroscience; Vermont Interdisciplinary Leadership Education for Health Professionals program; Vermont Department of Health Craniofacial Team; affiliated Fletcher Allen Health Care departments: Department of Surgery (Otolaryngology and Plastic Surgery) – Voice Clinic, Resonance/Nasopharyngoscopy Clinic, and Otology/Audiology Rounds; Department of Pediatrics – assessment of children with neurodevelopmental disabilities (MCHB LEND Program); Vermont Center for Children, Youth, and Families in Psychiatry – Autism Assessment Center.
Minority Serving Institution:
Data not available.
NSSLHA Chapter:
Yes

Admissions

Admission Contact:
Name: College of Nursing & Health Sciences Graduate Program
E-Mail Address: cnhsgrad@uvm.edu
Clinic Director:
Moira Mulligan
Application Deadline(s):
Application deadline for Spring admission: January 01
Application Process:
CSD Central Application Service (CSDCAS)
University online application
Application Requirements:
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score
Letters of recommendation: 3
Writing sample/essay: 1
Average GRE:
Verbal Reasoning: 520-590
Quantitative Reasoning: 580-720
Analytical Writing: 4.5-5.0
Average GPA:
3.66
Number of Applications Received:
Full-time Students: 86
Part-time Students: 0
Total: 86
Number of Admission Offers:
Full time: 26
Part time: 0
Total: 26
Number of Admission Offers with Funding:
Number of students offered admission with funding: 8

Enrollment

Target Class Size:
15
Newly Enrolled:
Full-time students: 14
Part-time students: 0
Total: 14
Total Graduate Enrollment:
Full-time students: 30
Part-time students: 11
Total: 41

Graduation

Credit Hour Requirement:
Total semester credit hours: 53
Additional Requirements:
Other: thesis, research project, or EBP project AND portfolio
Time to Degree (CED):
Total semesters: 5
Total Number of Degrees Granted:
Full time: 16
Part time: 0
Total: 16

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