American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

East Carolina University

Health Sciences Library
600 Moye Blvd Mail stop 668
Greenville, NC 27834
Phone: (252)744-6102
Fax: (252)744-6081
E-mail Address: coxcy@ecu.edu
http://www.ecu.edu/csd/

CAA Accreditation Information

Accredited
Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology
CAA Accredited (MS) (2007 - 2015)
Accreditation includes: Distance Education (Since 1997), Satellite Location(s)
Next Accreditation Review: February 2014
Accredited
Clinical Entry-Level Doctoral Degree Audiology
CAA Accredited (clinical entry level AuD) (2007 - 2015)
Next Accreditation Review: February 2014

Programs


Undergraduate Degree - Bachelor of Science (BS)

General

Administrative Location:
College of Allied Health Sciences
Combined Degree Programs Offered:
No
Distance Education Availability:
Some courses are offered online
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
Auditory processing (Audiology)
Balance
Electrophysiology (otoacoustic emissions, auditory, electrocochleography, intraoperative monitoring)
Hearing aids/assistive listening technology
Psychoacoustics
Tinnitus
Augmentative/alternative communication
Language: Normal processes, disorders
Craniofacial Anomolies
Neurogenics (apraxia, aphasia, dysarthria, cognitive)
Speech: Articulation, phonology
Swallowing
Voice disorders
Learning disabilities
Literacy
Autism
Institution Grants and Contract(s)
Federally funded research grant(s) : 1
Total dollar amount: $80,400
Federally funded personnel preparation grant(s) : 0
Total dollar amount: $0
State funded research grant(s) : 2
Total dollar amount: $68,614
State funded personnel preparation grant(s) : 0
Total dollar amount: $0
Postdoctoral Opportunities:
Yes
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:
61

Graduation

Total Number of Degrees Granted:
Full time: 30
Part time: 0
Total: 30

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

General

Administrative Location:
College of Allied Health Sciences
Combined Degree Programs Offered:
No
Distance Education Availability:
All prerequisite courses are offered online
Entire degree can be earned online
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
Auditory processing (Audiology)
Balance
Electrophysiology (otoacoustic emissions, auditory, electrocochleography, intraoperative monitoring)
Hearing aids/assistive listening technology
Psychoacoustics
Tinnitus
Augmentative/alternative communication
Language: Normal processes, disorders
Craniofacial Anomolies
Neurogenics (apraxia, aphasia, dysarthria, cognitive)
Speech: Articulation, phonology
Swallowing
Voice disorders
Learning disabilities
Literacy
Autism
Institution Grants and Contract(s)
Federally funded research grant(s) : 1
Total dollar amount: $80,400
Federally funded personnel preparation grant(s) : 0
Total dollar amount: $0
State funded research grant(s) : 2
Total dollar amount: $68,614
State funded personnel preparation grant(s) : 0
Total dollar amount: $0
Postdoctoral Opportunities:
Yes
Specialty Tracks / Unique Features:
Data not available.
Minority Serving Institution:
Data not available.
NSSLHA Chapter:
Yes

Admissions

Admission Contact:
Name: Kathleen T. Cox, PhD
E-Mail Address: mastersCSDI@ecu.edu
Clinic Director:
Lori Kincannon, MA, CCC-SLP
Application Deadline(s):
Application deadline for Fall admission: January 15
Application Process:
University online application
Application Requirements:
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score
Letters of recommendation: 3
Personal interview
Other: undergraduate degree and pre-requisites
Average GRE:
Verbal Reasoning: 147-157
Quantitative Reasoning: 149-160
Average GPA:
3.79
Number of Applications Received:
Full-time Students: 302
Part-time Students: 0
Total: 302
Number of Admission Offers:
Full time: 80
Part time: 0
Total: 80
Number of Admission Offers with Funding:
Number of students offered admission with funding: 8

Enrollment

Target Class Size:
52
Newly Enrolled:
Full-time students: 52
Part-time students: 0
Total: 52
Total Graduate Enrollment:
Full-time students: 124
Part-time students: 0
Total: 124

Graduation

Credit Hour Requirement:
Total semester credit hours: 54
Additional Requirements:
Comprehensive exam
Time to Degree (CED):
Total semesters: 6
Total Number of Degrees Granted:
Full time: 105
Part time: 0
Total: 105

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

General

Administrative Location:
College of Allied Health Sciences
Combined Degree Programs Offered:
Clinical doctoral/research doctoral (e.g., AuD/PhD)
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
Auditory processing (Audiology)
Balance
Electrophysiology (otoacoustic emissions, auditory, electrocochleography, intraoperative monitoring)
Hearing aids/assistive listening technology
Psychoacoustics
Tinnitus
Augmentative/alternative communication
Language: Normal processes, disorders
Craniofacial Anomolies
Neurogenics (apraxia, aphasia, dysarthria, cognitive)
Speech: Articulation, phonology
Swallowing
Voice disorders
Learning disabilities
Literacy
Autism
Institution Grants and Contract(s)
Federally funded research grant(s) : 1
Total dollar amount: $80,400
Federally funded personnel preparation grant(s) : 0
Total dollar amount: $0
State funded research grant(s) : 2
Total dollar amount: $68,614
State funded personnel preparation grant(s) : 0
Total dollar amount: $0
Postdoctoral Opportunities:
Yes
Specialty Tracks / Unique Features:
Data not available.
Minority Serving Institution:
Data not available.
NSSLHA Chapter:
Yes

Admissions

Admission Contact:
Name: Heather Wright, PhD
E-Mail Address: Wrighth@ecu.edu
Clinic Director:
Lori Kincannon, MA, CCC-SLP
Application Deadline(s):
Application deadline for Fall admission: January 15
Application Process:
University online application
University hard copy application
Application Requirements:
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score
Letters of recommendation: 3
Personal interview
Other: Undergraduate degree and pre-requisite courses
Average GRE:
Verbal Reasoning: 150-161
Quantitative Reasoning: 137-156
Analytical Writing: 3.5-4.5
Average GPA:
3.7
Number of Applications Received:
Full-time Students: 17
Part-time Students: 0
Total: 17
Number of Admission Offers:
Full time: 6
Part time: 0
Total: 6
Number of Admission Offers with Funding:
Number of students offered admission with funding: 6

Enrollment

Target Class Size:
5
Newly Enrolled:
Full-time students: 2
Part-time students: 0
Total: 2
Total Graduate Enrollment:
Full-time students: 11
Part-time students: 0
Total: 11

Graduation

Credit Hour Requirement:
Total semester credit hours: 125
Additional Requirements:
Comprehensive exam
Dissertation
Time to Degree (CED):
Total semesters: 10
Total Number of Degrees Granted:
Full time: 3
Part time: 0
Total: 3

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Research Doctoral Degree in Audiology - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

General

Administrative Location:
College of Allied Health Sciences
Combined Degree Programs Offered:
Clinical doctoral/research doctoral (e.g., AuD/PhD)
Distance Education Availability:
Degree program does not offer a distance education option.
Part-time Enrollment:
The degree program does not accept part-time students.
Study Abroad Opportunities:
The degree program does not offer study abroad opportunities.
Areas of Research:
Audiologic assessment
Audiologic (re)habilitation
Auditory processing (Audiology)
Balance
Electrophysiology (otoacoustic emissions, auditory, electrocochleography, intraoperative monitoring)
Hearing aids/assistive listening technology
Psychoacoustics
Tinnitus
Augmentative/alternative communication
Language: Normal processes, disorders
Craniofacial Anomolies
Neurogenics (apraxia, aphasia, dysarthria, cognitive)
Speech: Articulation, phonology
Swallowing
Voice disorders
Learning disabilities
Literacy
Autism
Institution Grants and Contract(s)
Federally funded research grant(s) : 1
Total dollar amount: $80,400
Federally funded personnel preparation grant(s) : 0
Total dollar amount: $0
State funded research grant(s) : 2
Total dollar amount: $68,614
State funded personnel preparation grant(s) : 0
Total dollar amount: $0
Postdoctoral Opportunities:
Yes
Specialty Tracks / Unique Features:
Data not available.
Minority Serving Institution:
Data not available.
NSSLHA Chapter:
Yes

Admissions

Admission Contact:
Name: Heather Harris Wright, PhD
E-Mail Address: Wrighth@ecu.edu
Application Deadline(s):
Application deadline for Fall admission: January 15
Application Process:
University online application
Application Requirements:
Letters of recommendation: 3
Personal interview
Other: undergraduate degree and pre-requisites
Number of Applications Received:
Full-time Students: 0
Part-time Students: 0
Total: 0
Number of Admission Offers:
Full time: 0
Part time: 0
Total: 0

Enrollment

Target Class Size:
7
Newly Enrolled:
Full-time students: 0
Part-time students: 0
Total: 0
Total Graduate Enrollment:
Full-time students: 0
Part-time students: 0
Total: 0

Graduation

Credit Hour Requirement:
Total semester credit hours: 53
Additional Requirements:
Comprehensive exam
Dissertation
Research doctoral degrees granted:
0

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Research Doctoral Degree in Speech and Hearing Science - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

General

Administrative Location:
College of Allied Health Sciences
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.
Study Abroad Opportunities:
The degree program does not offer study abroad opportunities.
Areas of Research:
Audiologic assessment
Audiologic (re)habilitation
Auditory processing (Audiology)
Balance
Electrophysiology (otoacoustic emissions, auditory, electrocochleography, intraoperative monitoring)
Hearing aids/assistive listening technology
Psychoacoustics
Tinnitus
Augmentative/alternative communication
Language: Normal processes, disorders
Craniofacial Anomolies
Neurogenics (apraxia, aphasia, dysarthria, cognitive)
Speech: Articulation, phonology
Swallowing
Voice disorders
Learning disabilities
Literacy
Autism
Institution Grants and Contract(s)
Federally funded research grant(s) : 1
Total dollar amount: $80,400
Federally funded personnel preparation grant(s) : 0
Total dollar amount: $0
State funded research grant(s) : 2
Total dollar amount: $68,614
State funded personnel preparation grant(s) : 0
Total dollar amount: $0
Postdoctoral Opportunities:
Yes
Specialty Tracks / Unique Features:
Data not available.
Minority Serving Institution:
Data not available.
NSSLHA Chapter:
Yes

Admissions

Admission Contact:
Name: Heather Harris Wright, PhD
E-Mail Address: Wrighth@ecu.edu
Application Deadline(s):
Application deadline for Fall admission: January 15
Application Process:
University online application
Application Requirements:
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score
Letters of recommendation: 3
Personal interview
Other: undergraduate degree and pre-requisites
Number of Applications Received:
Full-time Students: 2
Part-time Students: 0
Total: 2
Number of Admission Offers:
Full time: 2
Part time: 0
Total: 2
Number of Admission Offers with Funding:
Number of students offered admission with funding: 2

Enrollment

Target Class Size:
5
Newly Enrolled:
Full-time students: 2
Part-time students: 0
Total: 2
Total Graduate Enrollment:
Full-time students: 7
Part-time students: 0
Total: 7

Graduation

Credit Hour Requirement:
Total semester credit hours: 53
Additional Requirements:
Comprehensive exam
Dissertation
Other: research projects
Research doctoral degrees granted:
2

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