American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Jackson State University

Sch of Health Sciences
Dept of Comm Disorders
3825 Ridgewood Rd Ste 6 Box 23
Jackson, MS 39211-6453
Phone: (601)979-1104
Fax: (601)979-2239
E-mail Address: bernadine.o.beasley@ccaix.jsum
http://www.jsums.edu

CAA Accreditation Information

Accredited
Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology
CAA Accredited (MS) (2006 - 2014)
Next Accreditation Review: August 2013

Programs


Undergraduate Degree - Bachelor of Science (BS)

General

Administrative Location:
School of Health Sciences, College of Public Service
Combined Degree Programs Offered:
No
Distance Education Availability:
Some courses are offered online
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
Fluency
Speech: Articulation, phonology
Swallowing
Literacy
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (academic and clinical)
Autism
Institution Grants and Contract(s)
Federally funded research grant(s) : 0
Total dollar amount: $0
Federally funded personnel preparation grant(s) : 1
Total dollar amount: $210,000
Postdoctoral Opportunities:
No postdoctoral opportunities
Specialty Tracks / Unique Features:
Undergraduate clinical experiences Partnerships with outside agencies Required community service Public service mission
Minority Serving Institution:
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
NSSLHA Chapter:
Yes

Admissions

Application Process:
University online application
University hard copy application

Enrollment

Total Undergraduate Enrollment:
79

Graduation

Total Number of Degrees Granted:
Full time: 20
Part time: 0
Total: 20

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

General

Administrative Location:
School of Health Sciences, College of Public Service
Combined Degree Programs Offered:
No
Distance Education Availability:
Some courses are offered online
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
Fluency
Speech: Articulation, phonology
Swallowing
Literacy
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (academic and clinical)
Autism
Institution Grants and Contract(s)
Federally funded research grant(s) : 0
Total dollar amount: $0
Federally funded personnel preparation grant(s) : 1
Total dollar amount: $210,000
Postdoctoral Opportunities:
No postdoctoral opportunities
Specialty Tracks / Unique Features:
Partnerships with outside agencies Public service mission
Minority Serving Institution:
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
NSSLHA Chapter:
Yes

Admissions

Admission Contact:
Name: Dr. Brandi Newkirk-Turner
E-Mail Address: brandi.l.newkirk@jsums.edu
Clinic Director:
Ms. Carol Cannon, M.S., CCC-SLP
Application Deadline(s):
Application deadline for Fall admission: March 01
Application Process:
University online application
University hard copy application
Application Requirements:
Undergraduate degree in CSD
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score
Letters of recommendation: 3
Writing sample/essay: 1
Average GRE:
Verbal Reasoning: 137-147
Quantitative Reasoning: 131-144
Analytical Writing: 2.5-4.0
Average GPA:
3.45
Number of Applications Received:
Full-time Students: 124
Part-time Students: 0
Total: 124
Number of Admission Offers:
Full time: 44
Part time: 0
Total: 44
Number of Admission Offers with Funding:
Number of students offered admission with funding: 4

Enrollment

Target Class Size:
25
Newly Enrolled:
Full-time students: 22
Part-time students: 0
Total: 22
Total Graduate Enrollment:
Full-time students: 34
Part-time students: 0
Total: 34

Graduation

Credit Hour Requirement:
Total semester credit hours: 52
Additional Requirements:
Comprehensive exam
Other: Graduate English Proficiency Examination
Time to Degree (CED):
Total semesters: 5
Total Number of Degrees Granted:
Full time: 19
Part time: 0
Total: 19

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