American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Florida International University

Col of Nursing & Hlth Sci
Univ Park HLS 146
11200 SW 8th
Miami, FL 33199
Phone: (305)348-2710
Fax: (305)348-2740
E-mail Address: mshough@fiu.edu
http://www.csd.fiu.edu

CAA Accreditation Information

Accredited
Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology
CAA Accredited (MS) (2008 - 2016)
Next Accreditation Review: February 2016

Programs


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

General

Administrative Location:
College of Nursing and 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.
Multicultural/Bilingual Emphasis:
Yes
Study Abroad Opportunities:
The degree program does not offer study abroad opportunities.
Areas of Research:
Language: Normal processes, disorders
Neurogenics (apraxia, aphasia, dysarthria, cognitive)
Autism
Institution Grants and Contract(s)
Federally funded research grant(s) : 1
Total dollar amount: $100,000
Federally funded personnel preparation grant(s) : 0
Total dollar amount: $0
Postdoctoral Opportunities:
No postdoctoral opportunities
Specialty Tracks / Unique Features:
Data not available.
Minority Serving Institution:
High Hispanic Enrollment
Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs)
Minority Institutions
NSSLHA Chapter:
Yes

Admissions

Admission Contact:
Name: Monica S. Hough
E-Mail Address: mshough@fiu.edu
Clinic Director:
Jean Mead
Application Deadline(s):
Application deadline for Fall admission: January 15
Application Process:
University online application
Other: Departmental application
Application Requirements:
Undergraduate degree in CSD
Letters of recommendation: 2
Writing sample/essay: 1
Other: Prerequisite courses for non-CSD majors
Average GRE:
Not applicable; do not use GRE.
Average GPA:
3.6
Number of Applications Received:
Full-time Students: 285
Part-time Students: 0
Total: 285
Number of Admission Offers:
Full time: 46
Part time: 0
Total: 46
Number of Admission Offers with Funding:
Number of students offered admission with funding: 16

Enrollment

Target Class Size:
37
Newly Enrolled:
Full-time students: 36
Part-time students: 0
Total: 36
Total Graduate Enrollment:
Full-time students: 66
Part-time students: 3
Total: 69

Graduation

Credit Hour Requirement:
Total semester credit hours: 60
Additional Requirements:
Capstone project
Comprehensive exam
Time to Degree (CED):
Total semesters: 6
Total Number of Degrees Granted:
Full time: 31
Part time: 0
Total: 31

Return to Top