MGH Institute of Health Professions: Master of Science (MS)

Last Modified: 04/25/2024

Institution Information

Address:

School of Health and Rehab Sciences
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Charlestown Navy Yard, 36 1st Ave
Boston, MA 02129

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Website:

http://www.mghihp.edu/academics/communication-sciences-and-disorders/

Email Address:

csd@mghihp.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 726-8019

Fax Number:

(617) 643-0890

Program Accreditation Status

Accredited

This graduate education program is fully operational and in compliance with the Standards for Accreditation. See full accreditation status definition.

Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology
CAA Accredited (MS) (2018 - 2026)
Next Accreditation Review: August 2025

General Program Information

Administrative Location:

MGH Institute of Health Professions

Combined Degree Programs Offered:

Program Director:

Marjorie Nicholas

Study Abroad Opportunities:

Belize,India,Saint Kitts and Nevis

Clinic Director:

Jennifer Mackey

Entire Degree Offered Online:

Minority Serving Institution:

No specific Department of Education Designation

Part-Time Enrollment:

Multicultural/Bilingual Emphasis:

No multicultural or bilingual emphasis

Postdoctoral Opportunities:

Yes

NSSLHA Chapter:

Yes

Specialty Tracks / Unique Features:

Literacy with licensure in MA. Adult neurogenic disorders Medical speech pathology Autism Spectrum Disorders Voice Disorders

Admissions

Admission Contact:

E-Mail Address: admissions@mghihp.edu

Undergraduate Prerequisites Required:

Yes

Application Deadline(s):

Fall admission: February 1

Offer Prerequisite Courses:

Yes, and anyone may register

Application Process:

CSD Central Application Service (CSDCAS)

Prerequisites Online:

Yes

Application Requirements:

Letters of recommendation: 3
Writing sample/essay: 1

Number of Applications Received:

Non International Applicants: ND
International Applicants: ND
Total: 361

GPA Range for Applicants Offered Admission:

3.08-4.0

Number of Admission Offers:

Non-International Applicants: ND
International Applicants: ND
Total: 237

Average GRE Score for Applicants Offered Admission:

Data not available

Number of Admission Offers with Funding:

Enrollment

Target Class Size:

First-Year Enrollment:

Full time Students: 65
Part time Students: 0
Total: 65

Total Graduate Enrollment:

Full time Students: 127
Part time Students: 0
Total: 127

Graduation

Credit Hour Requirement:

Total semester credit hours: 69

Average Time to Degree (CED):

Total semesters: 6

Total Number of Degrees Granted:

Total: 58
Full time: 58
Part time: 0

Additional Requirements:

Comprehensive exam
Other: Thesis is optional

Institution Grants and Contracts

Federally funded research grant(s): 21
Total $ Amount: 4895389
Federally funded personnel preparation grant(s): 0
Total $ Amount: 0
Federally funded training and career development grant(s): 0
Total $ Amount: 0
Federally funded other grant(s): 11
Total $ Amount: 803325

Areas of Research

Audiology/Hearing Science:
Audiologic assessment
Audiologic (re)habilitation
Hearing aids/assistive listening technology
Hearing: normal processes, disorders

Speech-Language Pathology/Speech and Language Science:
Autism spectrum disorders
Dysphagia and swallowing
Language: typical development, normal processes, disorders
Neurogenic speech and language disorders (aphasia, apraxia, dysarthria)
Voice: normal processes, disorders
Diversity, equity, and inclusion

General to Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology:
Interprofessional practice/interprofessional education
Literacy
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (academic, clinical, supervision)
Telepractice

OTHER DEGREES AT THIS INSTITUTION

Master of Science (MS)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Doctor of Speech-Language Pathology (SLPD) (post entry-level clinical)

MGH Institute of Health Professions: Master of Science (MS)

Institution Information

Program Accreditation Status

Accredited

General Program Information

Admissions

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Graduation

Institution Grants and Contracts

Areas of Research

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