American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Hofstra University

Col of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Dept Speech-Lang Hrng Sciences
106 Davison Hall, Box 110
Hempstead, NY 11549
Phone: (516)463-5508
Fax: (516)463-5260
E-mail Address: sphctf@hofstra.edu
http://www.hofstra.edu

CAA Accreditation Information

Accredited
Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology
CAA Accredited (MA) (2012 - 2020)
Next Accreditation Review: August 2019

Programs


Undergraduate Degree - Bachelor of Arts (BA)

General

Administrative Location:
School of Health Sciences and Human Services
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:
Australia - University of Sydney
Areas of Research:
Audiologic (re)habilitation
Auditory processing (Audiology)
Hearing aids/assistive listening technology
Language: Normal processes, disorders
Fluency
Neurogenics (apraxia, aphasia, dysarthria, cognitive)
Voice disorders
Learning disabilities
Literacy
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 online application

Enrollment

Total Undergraduate Enrollment:
91

Graduation

Total Number of Degrees Granted:
Full time: 25
Part time: 0
Total: 25

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

General

Administrative Location:
School of Health Sciences and Human Services
Combined Degree Programs Offered:
No
Distance Education Availability:
Degree program does not offer a distance education option.
Part-time Enrollment:
Yes
Multicultural/Bilingual Emphasis:
Yes
Study Abroad Opportunities:
Australia - University of Sidney
Areas of Research:
Audiologic (re)habilitation
Auditory processing (Audiology)
Hearing aids/assistive listening technology
Language: Normal processes, disorders
Fluency
Neurogenics (apraxia, aphasia, dysarthria, cognitive)
Voice disorders
Learning disabilities
Literacy
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: Kathleen A. Scott, PhD
E-Mail Address: kathleen.scott@hofstra.edu
Clinic Director:
Wendy Silverman
Application Deadline(s):
Application deadline for Fall admission: January 15
Application Process:
University online application
Application Requirements:
Undergraduate degree in CSD
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score
Letters of recommendation: 3
Writing sample/essay: 1
Average GPA:
3.7
Number of Applications Received:
Full-time Students: 349
Part-time Students: 0
Total: 349
Number of Admission Offers:
Full time: 109
Part time: 0
Total: 109

Enrollment

Target Class Size:
40
Newly Enrolled:
Full-time students: 46
Part-time students: 0
Total: 46
Total Graduate Enrollment:
Full-time students: 77
Part-time students: 0
Total: 77

Graduation

Credit Hour Requirement:
Total semester credit hours: 57
Additional Requirements:
Comprehensive exam
Time to Degree (CED):
Total semesters: 5
Total Number of Degrees Granted:
Full time: 25
Part time: 0
Total: 25

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