American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Florida State University

College of Communication
Communication Didsorders
127 Honors Way
Tallahassee, FL 32306-1200
Phone: (850)644-2253
Fax: (850)644-8994
E-mail Address: howard.goldstein@comm.fsu.edu
http://www.comm.fsu.edu/commdis/

CAA Accreditation Information

Accredited
Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology
CAA Accredited (MS, MA) (2009 - 2017)
Accreditation includes: Distance Education (Since 2009)
Next Accreditation Review: August 2016

Programs


Undergraduate Degree - Bachelor of Science (BS)

General

Administrative Location:
College of Communication and Information
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:
England and Florida State University London Study Center
Areas of Research:
Augmentative/alternative communication
Language: Normal processes, disorders
Fluency
Neurogenics (apraxia, aphasia, dysarthria, cognitive)
Speech: Articulation, phonology
Swallowing
Voice disorders
Literacy
Institution Grants and Contract(s)
Data not available.
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
Other: School hard application

Enrollment

Total Undergraduate Enrollment:
64

Graduation

Total Number of Degrees Granted:
Full time: 72
Part time: 0
Total: 72

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

General

Administrative Location:
College of Communication and Information
Combined Degree Programs Offered:
Masters/research doctoral (e.g., MA/PhD)
Distance Education Availability:
All prerequisite courses are offered online
Entire degree can be earned 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:
Augmentative/alternative communication
Language: Normal processes, disorders
Fluency
Neurogenics (apraxia, aphasia, dysarthria, cognitive)
Speech: Articulation, phonology
Swallowing
Voice disorders
Literacy
Institution Grants and Contract(s)
Data not available.
Postdoctoral Opportunities:
No postdoctoral opportunities
Specialty Tracks / Unique Features:
language and literacy, early intervention
Minority Serving Institution:
Data not available.
NSSLHA Chapter:
Yes

Admissions

Admission Contact:
Name: Erica Heasley
E-Mail Address: Ealee@admin.fsu.edu
Clinic Director:
Dr. Lisa Scott
Application Deadline(s):
Application deadline for Fall admission: January 15
Application deadline for Summer admission: November 15
Application Process:
University online application
Application Requirements:
Letters of recommendation: 2
Writing sample/essay: 1
Other: resume
Average GPA:
3.75
Number of Applications Received:
Full-time Students: 288
Part-time Students: 120
Total: 408
Number of Admission Offers:
Full time: 65
Part time: 29
Total: 94
Number of Admission Offers with Funding:
Number of students offered admission with funding: 34

Enrollment

Target Class Size:
57
Newly Enrolled:
Full-time students: 32
Part-time students: 26
Total: 58
Total Graduate Enrollment:
Full-time students: 73
Part-time students: 73
Total: 146

Graduation

Credit Hour Requirement:
Total semester credit hours: 60
Additional Requirements:
Dissertation
Thesis
Other: Research Project
Time to Degree (CED):
Total semesters: 6
Total Number of Degrees Granted:
Full time: 63
Part time: 0
Total: 63

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Research Doctoral Degree in Speech-Language Pathology - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

General

Administrative Location:
College of Communication and Information
Combined Degree Programs Offered:
Masters/research doctoral (e.g., MA/PhD)
Distance Education Availability:
Degree program does not offer a distance education option.
Part-time Enrollment:
Yes
Study Abroad Opportunities:
The degree program does not offer study abroad opportunities.
Areas of Research:
Augmentative/alternative communication
Language: Normal processes, disorders
Fluency
Neurogenics (apraxia, aphasia, dysarthria, cognitive)
Speech: Articulation, phonology
Swallowing
Voice disorders
Literacy
Institution Grants and Contract(s)
Data not available.
Postdoctoral Opportunities:
No postdoctoral opportunities
Specialty Tracks / Unique Features:
Clinical Research
Minority Serving Institution:
Data not available.
NSSLHA Chapter:
Yes

Admissions

Admission Contact:
Name: Erica Heasley
E-Mail Address: ealee@admin.fsu.edu
Application Deadline(s):
Rolling admissions
Application Process:
University online application
Application Requirements:
Letters of recommendation: 3
Personal interview
Writing sample/essay: 1
Other: resume
Number of Applications Received:
Full-time Students: 10
Part-time Students: 0
Total: 10
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: 1
Part-time students: 0
Total: 1
Total Graduate Enrollment:
Full-time students: 1
Part-time students: 0
Total: 1

Graduation

Credit Hour Requirement:
Total semester credit hours: 80
Additional Requirements:
Dissertation
Research doctoral degrees granted:
6

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