Boston University: Master of Science (MS)

Last Modified: 06/23/2024

Institution Information

Address:

Sargent College of Health & Rehab
Speech, Language and Hearing Sci
635 Commonwealth Ave., 3rd fl.
Boston, MA 02215

Website:

https://www.bu.edu/sargent/academics/departments-programs/speech-language-hearing-sciences/master-of-science-in-speech-language-pathology/

Email Address:

mmentis@bu.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 353-3188

Fax Number:

(617) 353-5074

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) (2023 - 2031)
Next Accreditation Review: August 2030

General Program Information

Administrative Location:

College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences

Combined Degree Programs Offered:

Master’s/research doctoral (e.g., MA/PhD)

Program Director:

Michelle Mentis

Study Abroad Opportunities:

Clinic Director:

Karole Howland

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:

Specialized in-house clinical experiences including the opportunity to participate in the Intensive Cognitive Communication Rehabilitation Program for Young Adults with Acquired Brain Injury, the Aphasia Resource Center, the Center for Stuttering Therapy, the Intensive Preschool Language Intervention Program, Voice and Swallow Programs, Parkinson’s Program, Social Communication Programs, Language and Literacy Programs, and the Infant Toddler AAC program.

Admissions

Admission Contact:

E-Mail Address: sargrad@bu.edu

Undergraduate Prerequisites Required:

Yes

Application Deadline(s):

Fall admission: 01/05/2024

Offer Prerequisite Courses:

Yes, and anyone may register

Application Process:

CSD Central Application Service (CSDCAS)

Prerequisites Online:

Application Requirements:

Personal interview
Letters of recommendation: 3
Writing sample/essay: 3
Other: For international students whose first language is not English, official TOEFL iBT or IELTS Academic scores are required unless you have completed a baccalaureate degree at an institution where the primary language of instruction is English.

Number of Applications Received:

Non International Applicants: 502
International Applicants: 32
Total: 534

GPA Range for Applicants Offered Admission:

2.95-4.0

Number of Admission Offers:

Non-International Applicants: 187
International Applicants: 12
Total: 199

Average GRE Score for Applicants Offered Admission:

My institution does not collect these data

Number of Admission Offers with Funding:

Enrollment

Target Class Size:

First-Year Enrollment:

Full time Students: 39
Part time Students: 0
Total: 39

Total Graduate Enrollment:

Full time Students: 80
Part time Students: 0
Total: 80

Graduation

Credit Hour Requirement:

Total semester credit hours: 67

Average Time to Degree (CED):

Total semesters: Four semesters plus a minimum of 4 credits during the summer

Total Number of Degrees Granted:

Total: 45
Full time: 45
Part time: 0

Additional Requirements:

Comprehensive exam
Thesis
Other: Students may choose to take the comprehensive exam or write a thesis.

Institution Grants and Contracts

Federally funded research grant(s): 21
Total $ Amount: 7592891
Federally funded personnel preparation grant(s): 0
Total $ Amount: 0
Federally funded training and career development grant(s): 7
Total $ Amount: 879119
Federally funded other grant(s): 2
Total $ Amount: 45661

Areas of Research

Audiology/Hearing Science:
Hearing: normal processes, disorders
Psychoacoustics

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

General to Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology:
Learning disabilities
Literacy
Service Delivery Models
Telepractice

OTHER DEGREES AT THIS INSTITUTION

Bachelor of Science (BS)
Master of Science (MS)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Boston University: Master of Science (MS)

Institution Information

Program Accreditation Status

Accredited

General Program Information

Admissions

Enrollment

Graduation

Institution Grants and Contracts

Areas of Research

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