American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Ball State University

College of Sciences & Humanities
Dept of Spch Pathology & Aud
AC 104
Muncie, IN 47306
Phone: (765)285-8160
Fax: (765)285-5623
E-mail Address: mgermani@bsu.edu
http://www.bsu.edu/csh/spa/

CAA Accreditation Information

Accredited
Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology
CAA Accredited (MA) (2009 - 2017)
Next Accreditation Review: February 2016
Accredited
Clinical Entry-Level Doctoral Degree Audiology
CAA Accredited (clinical entry level AuD) (2009 - 2017)
Next Accreditation Review: February 2016

Programs


Undergraduate Degree - Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Science (BS)

General

Administrative Location:
Department of Speech Pathology & Audiology
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)
Electrophysiology (otoacoustic emissions, auditory, electrocochleography, intraoperative monitoring)
Augmentative/alternative communication
Language: Normal processes, disorders
Literacy
Institution Grants and Contract(s)
No federal or state funded grants and contracts
Postdoctoral Opportunities:
No postdoctoral opportunities
Specialty Tracks / Unique Features:
Two semesters of on-campus clinical practicum experiences for undergraduate students meeting departmental criteria
Minority Serving Institution:
Data not available.
NSSLHA Chapter:
Yes

Admissions

Application Process:
University online application
University hard copy application

Enrollment

Total Undergraduate Enrollment:
278

Graduation

Total Number of Degrees Granted:
Full time: 39
Part time: 0
Total: 39

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

General

Administrative Location:
Department of Speech Pathology & Audiology
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)
Electrophysiology (otoacoustic emissions, auditory, electrocochleography, intraoperative monitoring)
Augmentative/alternative communication
Language: Normal processes, disorders
Literacy
Institution Grants and Contract(s)
No federal or state funded grants and contracts
Postdoctoral Opportunities:
No postdoctoral opportunities
Specialty Tracks / Unique Features:
Data not available.
Minority Serving Institution:
Data not available.
NSSLHA Chapter:
Yes

Admissions

Admission Contact:
Name: Mary Jo Germani
E-Mail Address: mgermani@bsu.edu
Clinic Director:
Patty Couch
Application Deadline(s):
Application deadline for Fall admission: February 01
Application deadline for Summer admission: February 01
Application Process:
University online application
University hard copy application
Application Requirements:
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score
Letters of recommendation: 3
Other: letter of application/intent
Average GRE:
Verbal Reasoning: 142-160
Quantitative Reasoning: 145-152
Analytical Writing: 3.00-4.50
Average GPA:
3.72
Number of Applications Received:
Full-time Students: 276
Part-time Students: 0
Total: 276
Number of Admission Offers:
Full time: 55
Part time: 0
Total: 55
Number of Admission Offers with Funding:
Number of students offered admission with funding: 5

Enrollment

Target Class Size:
40
Newly Enrolled:
Full-time students: 42
Part-time students: 0
Total: 42
Total Graduate Enrollment:
Full-time students: 88
Part-time students: 1
Total: 89

Graduation

Credit Hour Requirement:
Total semester credit hours: 56
Additional Requirements:
Comprehensive exam
Time to Degree (CED):
Total semesters: 6
Total Number of Degrees Granted:
Full time: 47
Part time: 0
Total: 47

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

General

Administrative Location:
Department of Speech Pathology & Audiology
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)
Electrophysiology (otoacoustic emissions, auditory, electrocochleography, intraoperative monitoring)
Augmentative/alternative communication
Language: Normal processes, disorders
Literacy
Institution Grants and Contract(s)
No federal or state funded grants and contracts
Postdoctoral Opportunities:
No postdoctoral opportunities
Specialty Tracks / Unique Features:
Data not available.
Minority Serving Institution:
Data not available.
NSSLHA Chapter:
Yes

Admissions

Admission Contact:
Name: Lauren Shaffer
E-Mail Address: lashaffer@bsu.edu
Clinic Director:
Blair Mattern
Application Deadline(s):
Application deadline for Fall admission: February 01
Application Process:
University online application
University hard copy application
Application Requirements:
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score
Letters of recommendation: 3
Personal interview
Average GRE:
Verbal Reasoning: 146-154
Quantitative Reasoning: 145-152
Analytical Writing: 3.5-4.0
Average GPA:
3.52
Number of Applications Received:
Full-time Students: 21
Part-time Students: 0
Total: 21
Number of Admission Offers:
Full time: 15
Part time: 0
Total: 15
Number of Admission Offers with Funding:
Number of students offered admission with funding: 5

Enrollment

Target Class Size:
8
Newly Enrolled:
Full-time students: 6
Part-time students: 0
Total: 6
Total Graduate Enrollment:
Full-time students: 25
Part-time students: 0
Total: 25

Graduation

Credit Hour Requirement:
Total semester credit hours: 100
Additional Requirements:
Capstone project
Comprehensive exam
Time to Degree (CED):
Total semesters: 12
Total Number of Degrees Granted:
Full time: 4
Part time: 0
Total: 4

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