University of Texas Health San Antonio: Master of Science (MS)

Last Modified: 05/17/2024

Institution Information

Address:

School of Health Professions
Dept of Communication Sciences/Disorders
7703 Floyd Curl Drive, Mail code 7710
San Antonio, TX 78229-3900

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Website:

https://www.uthscsa.edu/academics/health-professions/programs/speech-language-pathology-ms

Email Address:

luf@uthscsa.edu

Phone Number:

(210)450-8353

Fax Number:

(210)567-4828

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:

University of Texas Health San Antonio

Combined Degree Programs Offered:

Program Director:

Fang-Ling Lu, Ph.D., CCC-SLP

Study Abroad Opportunities:

Clinic Director:

Angela J. Kennedy, SLPD, CCC-SLP

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:

NSSLHA Chapter:

Yes

Admissions

Admission Contact:

E-Mail Address: sphwelcome@uthscsa.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:

CSD Undergraduate degree
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score
Letters of recommendation: 3
Other: Narrative responses to questions regarding EBP and career goals

Number of Applications Received:

Non International Applicants: 389
International Applicants: 8
Total: 397

GPA Range for Applicants Offered Admission:

3.04-4.00

Number of Admission Offers:

Non-International Applicants: 124
International Applicants: 1
Total: 125

Average GRE Score for Applicants Offered Admission:

Verbal reasoning: 150
Quantitative reasoning: 148
Analytical writing: 4.0

Enrollment

Target Class Size:

First-Year Enrollment:

Full time Students: 46
Part time Students: 0
Total: 46

Total Graduate Enrollment:

Full time Students: 85
Part time Students: 0
Total: 85

Graduation

Credit Hour Requirement:

Total semester credit hours: 66

Average Time to Degree (CED):

Total semesters: 5

Total Number of Degrees Granted:

Total: 39
Full time: 39
Part time: 0

Additional Requirements:

Comprehensive exam

Institution Grants and Contracts

Federally funded research grant(s): 3
Total $ Amount: 19554
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): 0
Total $ Amount: 0

Areas of Research

Speech-Language Pathology/Speech and Language Science:
Auditory processing (Speech Language Pathology)
Cognitive communication (e.g., dementia, traumatic brain injury)
Dysphagia and swallowing
Language: typical development, normal processes, disorders
Neurogenic speech and language disorders (aphasia, apraxia, dysarthria)
Speech production: articulation, phonology
Voice: normal processes, disorders

General to Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology:
Interprofessional practice/interprofessional education
Service Delivery Models

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University of Texas Health San Antonio: Master of Science (MS)

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Accredited

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