American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Abilene Christian University

College of Ed & Hmn Svcs
Dept of Comm Sci & Disorders
ACU Box 28058
Abilene, TX 79699-8058
Phone: (915)674-2074
Fax: (915)674-2552
http://www.acu.edu/academics/cas/comm_disorders.html

CAA Accreditation Information

Accredited
Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology
CAA Accredited (MS) (2007 - 2015)
Next Accreditation Review: August 2014

Programs


Undergraduate Degree - Bachelor of Science (BS)

General

Administrative Location:
College of Education and Human Services
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:
Montevideo, Uruguay
Areas of Research:
Language: Normal processes, disorders
Neurogenics (apraxia, aphasia, dysarthria, cognitive)
Voice disorders
Learning disabilities
Literacy
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (academic and clinical)
Other
Institution Grants and Contract(s)
Data not available.
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 online application
University hard copy application

Enrollment

Total Undergraduate Enrollment:
120

Graduation

Total Number of Degrees Granted:
Full time: 25
Part time: 0
Total: 25

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

General

Administrative Location:
College of Education 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:
Yes
Study Abroad Opportunities:
Zambia; Harding University
Areas of Research:
Language: Normal processes, disorders
Neurogenics (apraxia, aphasia, dysarthria, cognitive)
Voice disorders
Learning disabilities
Literacy
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (academic and clinical)
Other
Institution Grants and Contract(s)
Data not available.
Postdoctoral Opportunities:
No postdoctoral opportunities
Specialty Tracks / Unique Features:
Bilingual Emphasis Program; Spanish-English Out-of-area clinical placements in Summer and 2nd Spring semesters
Minority Serving Institution:
Data not available.
NSSLHA Chapter:
Yes

Admissions

Admission Contact:
Name: Dr. Terry Baggs
E-Mail Address: terry.baggs@acu.edu
Clinic Director:
Diana Taylor
Application Deadline(s):
Application deadline for Fall admission: February 01
Application Process:
University online application
University hard copy application
Application Requirements:
Undergraduate degree in CSD
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score
Letters of recommendation: 3
Personal interview
Writing sample/essay: 1
Average GPA:
3.31
Number of Applications Received:
Full-time Students: 132
Part-time Students: 0
Total: 132
Number of Admission Offers:
Full time: 27
Part time: 0
Total: 27
Number of Admission Offers with Funding:
Number of students offered admission with funding: 5

Enrollment

Target Class Size:
18
Newly Enrolled:
Full-time students: 18
Part-time students: 0
Total: 18
Total Graduate Enrollment:
Full-time students: 30
Part-time students: 0
Total: 30

Graduation

Credit Hour Requirement:
Total semester credit hours: 52
Additional Requirements:
Comprehensive exam
Other: Research project
Time to Degree (CED):
Total semesters: 5
Total Number of Degrees Granted:
Full time: 11
Part time: 0
Total: 11

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