University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences: Master of Science (MS)

Last Modified: 05/06/2024


Institution Information

Address:

College of Rehabilitative Sciences
Speech Language Pathology
5401 La Crosse Ave
Austin, TX 78739

Phone Number:

(737)202-3374

Fax Number:

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) (2022 - 2027)
Next Accreditation Review: August 2026

General Program Information

Administrative Location:

College of Rehabilitative Sciences

Combined Degree Programs Offered:

No

Program Director:

Meghan Savage, PhD., CCC-SLP (Austin, TX campus & Dallas, TX campus)

Study Abroad Opportunities:

No

Clinic Director:

Austin, TX, Dallas, TX, San Marcos, CA Ashley Meaux, PhD, CCC-SLP, Robyn Martin, MS, CCC-SLP, Diana Julbe-Delgado, PhD, CCC-SLP

Entire Degree Offered Online:

Yes

Minority Serving Institution:

No specific Department of Education Designation

Part-Time Enrollment:

No

Multicultural/Bilingual Emphasis:

Bilingual emphasis
Multicultural emphasis

Postdoctoral Opportunities:

No

NSSLHA Chapter:

Yes

Specialty Tracks / Unique Features:

Didactic courses offered online for Austin and Dallas campuses IPE experiences with PT/OT faculty and students Brief on-campus (Austin, TX, Dallas, TX, or San Marcos, CA campus) residency experiences offer clinical skills training On-campus Center for Innovative Clinical Practice offers students the ability to participate and learn through clinical simulation activities during residency experiences (Austin and Dallas campuses) Clinical experiences in the university/program teletherapy clinic

Admissions

Admission Contact:

E-Mail Address: enroll@usa.edu for Austin, TX, Dallas, TX, San Marcos, CA campuses

Undergraduate Prerequisites Required:

Yes

Application Deadline(s):

Fall admission: Rolling admissions with priority deadlines
Spring admission: Rolling admissions with priority deadlines
Summer admission: Rolling admissions with priority deadlines

Offer Prerequisite Courses:

Yes, and anyone may register

Application Process:

CSD Central Application Service (CSDCAS)

Prerequisites Online:

Yes

Application Requirements:

CSD Undergraduate degree
Personal interview
Letters of recommendation: 2
Writing sample/essay: 1
Other: May apply with an alternative bachelor degree and completion of ASHA basic coursework and prerequisite leveling courses

Number of Applications Received:

Non International Applicants: 512
International Applicants: 1
Total: 513

GPA Range for Applicants Offered Admission:

2.93-4.0

Number of Admission Offers:

Non-International Applicants: 293
International Applicants: 0
Total: 293

Average GRE Score for Applicants Offered Admission:

My institution does not collect these data

Number of Admission Offers with Funding:

4

Enrollment

First-Year Enrollment:

Full time Students: 220
Part time Students: 0
Total: 220

Total Graduate Enrollment:

Full time Students: 334
Part time Students: 0
Total: 334

Graduation

Credit Hour Requirement:

Total semester credit hours: Trimester credit hours: 55-58

Average Time to Degree (CED):

Total semesters: 5 trimesters

Total Number of Degrees Granted:

Total: 112
Full time: 112
Part time: 0

Additional Requirements:

Other: Exit case studies

Areas of Research

Speech-Language Pathology/Speech and Language Science:
Augmentative/alternative communication
Cognitive communication (e.g., dementia, traumatic brain injury)
Language: typical development, normal processes, disorders
Neurogenic speech and language disorders (aphasia, apraxia, dysarthria)

 
 

OTHER DEGREES AT THIS INSTITUTION

Master of Science (MS)