University of South Florida: Master of Science (MS)

Last Modified: 04/19/2024

Institution Information

Address:

Coll of Behavioral & Cmnty Sci
Dept of Comm Sci & Dis
4202 E Fowler Ave PCD 1017
Tampa, FL 33620-8150

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Website:

http://www.usf.edu/cbcs/csd

Email Address:

jbsmart@usf.edu

Phone Number:

(813)974-2006

Fax Number:

(813)974-0822

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) (2021 - 2029)
Next Accreditation Review: August 2028

General Program Information

Administrative Location:

College of Behavioral and Community Sciences

Combined Degree Programs Offered:

Program Director:

Carolyn Ford

Study Abroad Opportunities:

Belize,Switzerland,United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Clinic Director:

Kristina Kelley, MA, CCC-SLP

Entire Degree Offered Online:

Yes

Minority Serving Institution:

No specific Department of Education Designation

Part-Time Enrollment:

Yes

Multicultural/Bilingual Emphasis:

No multicultural or bilingual emphasis

Postdoctoral Opportunities:

Yes

NSSLHA Chapter:

Yes

Admissions

Admission Contact:

E-Mail Address: jenarossman@usf.edu

Undergraduate Prerequisites Required:

Yes

Application Deadline(s):

Fall admission: January 15

Offer Prerequisite Courses:

Yes, and anyone may register

Application Process:

CSD Central Application Service (CSDCAS)
University online application

Prerequisites Online:

Yes

Application Requirements:

Letters of recommendation: 3
Writing sample/essay: 1
Other: Resume

Number of Applications Received:

Non International Applicants: 343
International Applicants: 6
Total: 349

GPA Range for Applicants Offered Admission:

3.38-4.0

Number of Admission Offers:

Non-International Applicants: 107
International Applicants: 0
Total: 107

Average GRE Score for Applicants Offered Admission:

Verbal reasoning: 152.5
Quantitative reasoning: 150.3
Analytical writing: 4.3

Number of Admission Offers with Funding:

Enrollment

Target Class Size:

First-Year Enrollment:

Full time Students: 48
Part time Students: 12
Total: 60

Total Graduate Enrollment:

Full time Students: 113
Part time Students: 12
Total: 125

Graduation

Credit Hour Requirement:

Total semester credit hours: 62

Average Time to Degree (CED):

Total semesters: 6

Total Number of Degrees Granted:

Total: 61
Full time: 50
Part time: 11

Additional Requirements:

Comprehensive exam

Institution Grants and Contracts

Federally funded research grant(s): 16
Total $ Amount: 2644587
Federally funded personnel preparation grant(s): 0
Total $ Amount: 0
Federally funded training and career development grant(s): 1
Total $ Amount: 229829
Federally funded other grant(s): 0
Total $ Amount: 0

Areas of Research

Audiology/Hearing Science:
Auditory processing (Audiology)
Electrophysiology (otoacoustic emissions, auditory, electrocochleography, intraoperative monitoring)
Hearing: normal processes, disorders
Psychoacoustics
Tinnitus

Speech-Language Pathology/Speech and Language Science:
Augmentative/alternative communication
Cognitive communication (e.g., dementia, traumatic brain injury)
Dysphagia and swallowing
Fluency: normal processes, disorders
Language: typical development, normal processes, disorders
Speech perception
Voice: normal processes, disorders
Diversity, equity, and inclusion

General to Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology:
Learning disabilities
Literacy

OTHER DEGREES AT THIS INSTITUTION

Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Master of Science (MS)
Doctor of Audiology (AuD) (clinical entry-level)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

University of South Florida: 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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