American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Western Michigan University

Col of Health & Human Services
Dept of Speech Path & Audiology
1903 W Michigan Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5355
Phone: (269)387-8045
Fax: (269)387-8044
E-mail Address: ann.tyler@wmich.edu
http://www.wmich.edu/hhs/sppa/

CAA Accreditation Information

Accredited
Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology
CAA Accredited (MA) (2008 - 2016)
Next Accreditation Review: August 2015
Accredited
Clinical Entry-Level Doctoral Degree Audiology
CAA Accredited (clinical entry level AuD) (2008 - 2016)
Next Accreditation Review: August 2015

Programs


Undergraduate Degree - Bachelor of Science (BS)

General

Administrative Location:
College of Health and Human Services
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:
Senegal, Africa
Areas of Research:
Audiologic assessment
Hearing aids/assistive listening technology
Hearing conservation
Augmentative/alternative communication
Language: Normal processes, disorders
Speech: Articulation, phonology
Literacy
Other
Institution Grants and Contract(s)
Federally funded research grant(s) : 3
Total dollar amount: $666,522
Federally funded personnel preparation grant(s) : 0
Total dollar amount: $0
Postdoctoral Opportunities:
No postdoctoral opportunities
Specialty Tracks / Unique Features:
Data not available.
Minority Serving Institution:
Data not available.
NSSLHA Chapter:
Yes

Admissions

Application Process:
University hard copy application
Other: observation and volunteer hours transcript

Enrollment

Total Undergraduate Enrollment:
69

Graduation

Total Number of Degrees Granted:
Full time: 26
Part time: 0
Total: 26

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

General

Administrative Location:
College of Health and Human Services
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:
Senegal, Africa
Areas of Research:
Audiologic assessment
Hearing aids/assistive listening technology
Hearing conservation
Augmentative/alternative communication
Language: Normal processes, disorders
Speech: Articulation, phonology
Literacy
Other
Institution Grants and Contract(s)
Federally funded research grant(s) : 3
Total dollar amount: $666,522
Federally funded personnel preparation grant(s) : 0
Total dollar amount: $0
Postdoctoral Opportunities:
No postdoctoral opportunities
Specialty Tracks / Unique Features:
Course and clinical preparation to serve children of all ages with hearing loss
Minority Serving Institution:
Data not available.
NSSLHA Chapter:
Yes

Admissions

Admission Contact:
Name: Paula Armstrong
E-Mail Address: paula.armstrong@wmich.edu
Clinic Director:
Kathryn Hillenbrand
Application Deadline(s):
Application deadline for Fall admission: February 01
Application Process:
CSD Central Application Service (CSDCAS)
University online application
Application Requirements:
Letters of recommendation: 3
Writing sample/essay: 1
Average GRE:
Verbal Reasoning: 145-660
Quantitative Reasoning: 144-660
Analytical Writing: 3.00-5.50
Average GPA:
3.64
Number of Applications Received:
Full-time Students: 376
Part-time Students: 0
Total: 376
Number of Admission Offers:
Full time: 90
Part time: 0
Total: 90
Number of Admission Offers with Funding:
Number of students offered admission with funding: 6

Enrollment

Target Class Size:
30
Newly Enrolled:
Full-time students: 31
Part-time students: 0
Total: 31
Total Graduate Enrollment:
Full-time students: 61
Part-time students: 0
Total: 61

Graduation

Credit Hour Requirement:
Total semester credit hours: 63
Additional Requirements:
Other: None
Time to Degree (CED):
Total semesters: 5
Total Number of Degrees Granted:
Full time: 27
Part time: 0
Total: 27

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

General

Administrative Location:
College of Health and Human Services
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:
Senegal, Africa
Areas of Research:
Audiologic assessment
Hearing aids/assistive listening technology
Hearing conservation
Augmentative/alternative communication
Language: Normal processes, disorders
Speech: Articulation, phonology
Literacy
Other
Institution Grants and Contract(s)
Federally funded research grant(s) : 3
Total dollar amount: $666,522
Federally funded personnel preparation grant(s) : 0
Total dollar amount: $0
Postdoctoral Opportunities:
No postdoctoral opportunities
Specialty Tracks / Unique Features:
clinical preparation to serve young children with cochlear implants and hearing loss
Minority Serving Institution:
Data not available.
NSSLHA Chapter:
Yes

Admissions

Admission Contact:
Name: Gary Lawson
E-Mail Address: gary.lawson@wmich.edu
Clinic Director:
Teresa Crumpton
Application Deadline(s):
Application deadline for Fall admission: February 01
Application Process:
CSD Central Application Service (CSDCAS)
University online application
Application Requirements:
Letters of recommendation: 3
Writing sample/essay: 1
Average GPA:
3.57
Number of Applications Received:
Full-time Students: 52
Part-time Students: 0
Total: 52
Number of Admission Offers:
Full time: 23
Part time: 0
Total: 23
Number of Admission Offers with Funding:
Number of students offered admission with funding: 6

Enrollment

Target Class Size:
8
Newly Enrolled:
Full-time students: 6
Part-time students: 0
Total: 6
Total Graduate Enrollment:
Full-time students: 19
Part-time students: 0
Total: 19

Graduation

Credit Hour Requirement:
Total semester credit hours: 118
Additional Requirements:
Other: Independent Research Project
Time to Degree (CED):
Total semesters: 12
Total Number of Degrees Granted:
Full time: 4
Part time: 0
Total: 4

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