American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Eastern Illinois University

College of Sciences
Dept of Comm Disorders & Sci
600 Lincoln Ave
Charleston, IL 61920-3099
Phone: (217)581-2712
Fax: (217)581-7105
E-mail Address: tdmiller@eiu.edu
http://www.eiu.edu/commdis/

CAA Accreditation Information

Accredited
Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology
CAA Accredited (MS) (2009 - 2016)
Accreditation includes: Distance Education (Since 2011)
Next Accreditation Review: February 2015

Programs


Undergraduate Degree - Bachelor of Science (BS)

General

Administrative Location:
College of Sciences
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)
Language: Normal processes, disorders
Auditory processing (Speech Lanaguage Pathology)
Autism
Institution Grants and Contract(s)
Data not available.
Postdoctoral Opportunities:
No postdoctoral opportunities
Specialty Tracks / Unique Features:
Undergraduate Clinical Practicum
Minority Serving Institution:
Data not available.
NSSLHA Chapter:
Yes

Admissions

Application Process:
University hard copy application

Enrollment

Total Undergraduate Enrollment:
173

Graduation

Total Number of Degrees Granted:
Full time: 31
Part time: 0
Total: 31

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

General

Administrative Location:
College of Sciences
Combined Degree Programs Offered:
No
Distance Education Availability:
Some courses are offered online
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)
Language: Normal processes, disorders
Auditory processing (Speech Lanaguage Pathology)
Autism
Institution Grants and Contract(s)
Data not available.
Postdoctoral Opportunities:
No postdoctoral opportunities
Specialty Tracks / Unique Features:
Type 73 Teacher Certification
Minority Serving Institution:
Data not available.
NSSLHA Chapter:
Yes

Admissions

Admission Contact:
Name: Rebecca Throneburg
E-Mail Address: rmthroneburg@eiu.edu
Clinic Director:
Frank Goldacker
Application Deadline(s):
Application deadline for Summer admission: February 01
Application Process:
CSD Central Application Service (CSDCAS)
University online application
Application Requirements:
Undergraduate degree in CSD
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score
Letters of recommendation: 3
Writing sample/essay: 1
Average GRE:
Verbal Reasoning: 139-151
Quantitative Reasoning: 143-155
Analytical Writing: 4.0-5.0
Average GPA:
3.68
Number of Applications Received:
Full-time Students: 233
Part-time Students: 32
Total: 265
Number of Admission Offers:
Full time: 54
Part time: 15
Total: 69
Number of Admission Offers with Funding:
Number of students offered admission with funding: 11

Enrollment

Target Class Size:
30
Newly Enrolled:
Full-time students: 30
Part-time students: 15
Total: 45
Total Graduate Enrollment:
Full-time students: 75
Part-time students: 0
Total: 75

Graduation

Credit Hour Requirement:
Total semester credit hours: 46
Additional Requirements:
Comprehensive exam
Thesis
Time to Degree (CED):
Total semesters: 6
Total Number of Degrees Granted:
Full time: 28
Part time: 0
Total: 28

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