American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Central Michigan University

College of Health Professions
Dept of Comm Disorders
2159 Health Professions Building
Mt Pleasant, MI 48859
Phone: (989)774-1323
Fax: (989)774-2799
E-mail Address: swart1b@cmich.edu
http://www.cmich.edu/academics/health_professions/hp_academics/communications_disorders/Pages/default.aspx

CAA Accreditation Information

Accredited
Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology
CAA Accredited (MA) (2010 - 2018)
Next Accreditation Review: August 2017
Accredited
Clinical Entry-Level Doctoral Degree Audiology
CAA Accredited (clinical entry level AuD) (2010 - 2018)
Next Accreditation Review: August 2017

Programs


Undergraduate Degree - Bachelor of Science (BS), Other (Bachelor of Applied Arts (BAA))

General

Administrative Location:
The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions, Department of Communication Disorders
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:
New Zealand, United Kingdom
Areas of Research:
Audiologic assessment
Audiologic (re)habilitation
Hearing aids/assistive listening technology
Hearing conservation
Implants (i.e. cochlear; brainstem)
Augmentative/alternative communication
Neurogenics (apraxia, aphasia, dysarthria, cognitive)
Swallowing
Voice disorders
Learning disabilities
Literacy
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (academic and clinical)
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 hard copy application

Enrollment

Total Undergraduate Enrollment:
200

Graduation

Total Number of Degrees Granted:
Full time: 83
Part time: 0
Total: 83

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

General

Administrative Location:
The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions, Department of Communication Disorders
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:
New Zealand, University of Christchurch
Areas of Research:
Audiologic assessment
Audiologic (re)habilitation
Hearing aids/assistive listening technology
Hearing conservation
Implants (i.e. cochlear; brainstem)
Augmentative/alternative communication
Neurogenics (apraxia, aphasia, dysarthria, cognitive)
Swallowing
Voice disorders
Learning disabilities
Literacy
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (academic and clinical)
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: Suzanne Woods
E-Mail Address: cough1ss@cmich.edu
Clinic Director:
Jane Jack, M.A., CCC-SLP
Application Deadline(s):
Application deadline for Fall admission: January 15
Application deadline for Summer admission: January 15
Application Process:
CSD Central Application Service (CSDCAS)
Application Requirements:
Undergraduate degree in CSD
Letters of recommendation: 3
Personal interview
Writing sample/essay: 1
Other: Post BA in other discipline and 29 hours of prerequisite coursework in CSD
Average GRE:
Not applicable; do not use GRE.
Average GPA:
3.78
Number of Applications Received:
Full-time Students: 303
Part-time Students: 0
Total: 303
Number of Admission Offers:
Full time: 48
Part time: 0
Total: 48
Number of Admission Offers with Funding:
Number of students offered admission with funding: 28

Enrollment

Target Class Size:
30
Newly Enrolled:
Full-time students: 36
Part-time students: 0
Total: 36
Total Graduate Enrollment:
Full-time students: 64
Part-time students: 0
Total: 64

Graduation

Credit Hour Requirement:
Total semester credit hours: 54
Additional Requirements:
Capstone project
Time to Degree (CED):
Total semesters: 5
Total Number of Degrees Granted:
Full time: 34
Part time: 0
Total: 34

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

General

Administrative Location:
The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions, Department of Communication Disorders
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:
Audiologic assessment
Audiologic (re)habilitation
Hearing aids/assistive listening technology
Hearing conservation
Implants (i.e. cochlear; brainstem)
Augmentative/alternative communication
Neurogenics (apraxia, aphasia, dysarthria, cognitive)
Swallowing
Voice disorders
Learning disabilities
Literacy
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (academic and clinical)
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: Gerald Church
E-Mail Address: churc1g@cmich.edu
Clinic Director:
Nicole Hacker, Au.D., CCC-A
Application Deadline(s):
Application deadline for Fall admission: January 15
Application Process:
CSD Central Application Service (CSDCAS)
Application Requirements:
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score
Letters of recommendation: 3
Writing sample/essay: 1
Other: 3 cr in ASL; 20 cr in CSD
Average GRE:
Analytical Writing: 3.50-5.00
Average GPA:
3.58
Number of Applications Received:
Full-time Students: 37
Part-time Students: 0
Total: 37
Number of Admission Offers:
Full time: 25
Part time: 0
Total: 25
Number of Admission Offers with Funding:
Number of students offered admission with funding: 20

Enrollment

Target Class Size:
12
Newly Enrolled:
Full-time students: 10
Part-time students: 0
Total: 10
Total Graduate Enrollment:
Full-time students: 39
Part-time students: 0
Total: 39

Graduation

Credit Hour Requirement:
Total semester credit hours: 115
Additional Requirements:
Capstone project
Comprehensive exam
Time to Degree (CED):
Total semesters: 11
Total Number of Degrees Granted:
Full time: 11
Part time: 0
Total: 11

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