American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Idaho State University, Pocatello

Kasika Col of Hlth Professions
Comm Sci & Disrdrs,& Ed of Deaf
Campus Box 8116
Pocatello, ID 83209-8116
Phone: (208)282-4196
Fax: (208)282-4571
E-mail Address: stokjack@isu.edu
http://www.isu.edu/departments/csed/

CAA Accreditation Information

Accredited
Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology
CAA Accredited (MS) (2009 - 2017)
Accreditation includes: Distance Education (Since 2009)
Next Accreditation Review: February 2016
Accredited
Clinical Entry-Level Doctoral Degree Audiology
CAA Accredited (clinical entry level AuD) (2009 - 2017)
Next Accreditation Review: February 2016

Programs


Undergraduate Degree - Bachelor of Science (BS)

General

Administrative Location:
Dept of Com Sciences & Disorders, School of Rehab & Com Sci, Div of Health Sciences
Combined Degree Programs Offered:
No
Distance Education Availability:
Some courses are offered online
All prerequisite courses are offered online
Other: Leveling or Preprofessional courses are 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:
Audiologic assessment
Audiologic (re)habilitation
Electrophysiology (otoacoustic emissions, auditory, electrocochleography, intraoperative monitoring)
Psychoacoustics
Language: Normal processes, disorders
Fluency
Neurogenics (apraxia, aphasia, dysarthria, cognitive)
Speech: Articulation, phonology
Institution Grants and Contract(s)
Federally funded research grant(s) : 0
Total dollar amount: $0
Federally funded personnel preparation grant(s) : 0
Total dollar amount: $0
State funded research grant(s) : 1
Total dollar amount: $10,000
State funded personnel preparation grant(s) : 0
Total dollar amount: $0
Postdoctoral Opportunities:
No postdoctoral opportunities
Specialty Tracks / Unique Features:
Pre-Audiology or Pre-Speech Language Pathology tracks
Minority Serving Institution:
Data not available.
NSSLHA Chapter:
Yes

Admissions

Application Process:
University online application
University hard copy application

Enrollment

Total Undergraduate Enrollment:
226

Graduation

Total Number of Degrees Granted:
Full time: 33
Part time: 0
Total: 33

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

General

Administrative Location:
Dept of Com Sciences & Disorders, School of Rehab & Com Sci, Div of Health Sciences
Combined Degree Programs Offered:
No
Distance Education Availability:
Some courses are offered online
All prerequisite courses are offered online
Entire degree can be earned online
Other: Online degree requires summer clinic in residence
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:
Audiologic assessment
Audiologic (re)habilitation
Electrophysiology (otoacoustic emissions, auditory, electrocochleography, intraoperative monitoring)
Psychoacoustics
Language: Normal processes, disorders
Fluency
Neurogenics (apraxia, aphasia, dysarthria, cognitive)
Speech: Articulation, phonology
Institution Grants and Contract(s)
Federally funded research grant(s) : 0
Total dollar amount: $0
Federally funded personnel preparation grant(s) : 0
Total dollar amount: $0
State funded research grant(s) : 1
Total dollar amount: $10,000
State funded personnel preparation grant(s) : 0
Total dollar amount: $0
Postdoctoral Opportunities:
No postdoctoral opportunities
Specialty Tracks / Unique Features:
AAC Camp, Oromyofacial Disorders Clinic, Communication Preschool, Toddler Early Listening & Language, Intensive Aphasia Interdisciplinary Intervention Clinic
Minority Serving Institution:
Data not available.
NSSLHA Chapter:
Yes

Admissions

Admission Contact:
Name: Patricia Miller
E-Mail Address: csed@isu.edu
Clinic Director:
Sarah Knudson
Application Deadline(s):
Application deadline for Fall 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
Other: Undergraduate degree in any field plus Post Baccalaureate or Leveling courses
Average GRE:
Verbal Reasoning: 145-159
Quantitative Reasoning: 134-153
Analytical Writing: 3.50-4.50
Average GPA:
3.69
Number of Applications Received:
Full-time Students: 138
Part-time Students: 0
Total: 138
Number of Admission Offers:
Full time: 96
Part time: 0
Total: 96

Enrollment

Target Class Size:
54
Newly Enrolled:
Full-time students: 53
Part-time students: 0
Total: 53
Total Graduate Enrollment:
Full-time students: 87
Part-time students: 18
Total: 105

Graduation

Credit Hour Requirement:
Total semester credit hours: 61
Additional Requirements:
Comprehensive exam
Thesis
Other: Portfolio for nonthesis students
Time to Degree (CED):
Total semesters: 6
Total Number of Degrees Granted:
Full time: 36
Part time: 0
Total: 36

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

General

Administrative Location:
Dept of Com Sciences & Disorders, School of Rehab & Com Sci, Div of Health Sciences
Combined Degree Programs Offered:
No
Distance Education Availability:
Some courses are offered online
All prerequisite 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:
Audiologic assessment
Audiologic (re)habilitation
Electrophysiology (otoacoustic emissions, auditory, electrocochleography, intraoperative monitoring)
Psychoacoustics
Language: Normal processes, disorders
Fluency
Neurogenics (apraxia, aphasia, dysarthria, cognitive)
Speech: Articulation, phonology
Institution Grants and Contract(s)
Federally funded research grant(s) : 0
Total dollar amount: $0
Federally funded personnel preparation grant(s) : 0
Total dollar amount: $0
State funded research grant(s) : 1
Total dollar amount: $10,000
State funded personnel preparation grant(s) : 0
Total dollar amount: $0
Postdoctoral Opportunities:
No postdoctoral opportunities
Specialty Tracks / Unique Features:
Exceptional clinical training with diverse placements; Cochlear Implant Clinic; Balance Clinic; Veterans Hearing Services; Mission trip to Uganda
Minority Serving Institution:
Data not available.
NSSLHA Chapter:
Yes

Admissions

Admission Contact:
Name: Jenn Holst, AuD, Admissions Coordinator
E-Mail Address: holsjenn@isu.edu
Clinic Director:
Mary Whitaker, AuD
Application Deadline(s):
Application deadline for Fall 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
Other: GRE may not be required if GPA is sufficiently high; Undergraduate degree in any field plus post-bachelor prerequisite course work
Average GRE:
Verbal Reasoning: 141-158
Quantitative Reasoning: 140-151
Analytical Writing: 3.00-4.50
Average GPA:
3.64
Number of Applications Received:
Full-time Students: 19
Part-time Students: 0
Total: 19
Number of Admission Offers:
Full time: 19
Part time: 0
Total: 19

Enrollment

Target Class Size:
8
Newly Enrolled:
Full-time students: 7
Part-time students: 0
Total: 7
Total Graduate Enrollment:
Full-time students: 16
Part-time students: 9
Total: 25

Graduation

Credit Hour Requirement:
Total semester credit hours: 107
Additional Requirements:
Capstone project
Comprehensive exam
Time to Degree (CED):
Total semesters: 11
Total Number of Degrees Granted:
Full time: 7
Part time: 0
Total: 7

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