American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Brigham Young University

David O. McKay School of Educ
Dept of Communication Disorders
133 John Taylor Building
Provo, UT 84602
Phone: (801)422-4318
Fax: (801)422-0197
E-mail Address: dromey@byu.edu
http://education.byu.edu/comd

CAA Accreditation Information

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

Programs


Undergraduate Degree - Bachelor of Science (BS)

General

Administrative Location:
School of 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:
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:
Electrophysiology (otoacoustic emissions, auditory, electrocochleography, intraoperative monitoring)
Language: Normal processes, disorders
Neurogenics (apraxia, aphasia, dysarthria, cognitive)
Voice disorders
Literacy
Autism
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

Application Process:
University online application
University hard copy application

Enrollment

Total Undergraduate Enrollment:
488

Graduation

Total Number of Degrees Granted:
Full time: 33
Part time: 33
Total: 66

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

General

Administrative Location:
School of 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:
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:
Electrophysiology (otoacoustic emissions, auditory, electrocochleography, intraoperative monitoring)
Language: Normal processes, disorders
Neurogenics (apraxia, aphasia, dysarthria, cognitive)
Voice disorders
Literacy
Autism
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: Sandy Alger
E-Mail Address: sandy_alger@byu.edu
Clinic Director:
Lee Robinson
Application Deadline(s):
Application deadline for Fall admission: February 01
Application deadline for Spring admission: February 01
Application Process:
University online application
Application Requirements:
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score
Letters of recommendation: 3
Personal interview
Writing sample/essay: 1
Other: statement of intent
Average GRE:
Verbal Reasoning: 155-159
Quantitative Reasoning: 150-154
Analytical Writing: 4.0-4.5
Average GPA:
3.85
Number of Applications Received:
Full-time Students: 70
Part-time Students: 0
Total: 70
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: 22

Enrollment

Target Class Size:
20
Newly Enrolled:
Full-time students: 21
Part-time students: 0
Total: 21
Total Graduate Enrollment:
Full-time students: 50
Part-time students: 0
Total: 50

Graduation

Credit Hour Requirement:
Total semester credit hours: 48
Additional Requirements:
Thesis
Other: practicum
Time to Degree (CED):
Total semesters: 6
Total Number of Degrees Granted:
Full time: 12
Part time: 0
Total: 12

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