University of Central Florida: Master of Arts (MA)

Last Modified: 05/02/2024


Institution Information

Address:

College of Health Professions and Sci
School of Comm Sciences and Disorders
PO Box 162215
Orlando, FL 32816-2215

Phone Number:

(407)823-4798

Fax Number:

(407)823-4816

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 (MA) (2016 - 2024)
Next Accreditation Review: August 2023
Accreditation Review in Process/Accepting Public Comment

General Program Information

Administrative Location:

College of Health Professions and Sciences

Combined Degree Programs Offered:

No

Program Director:

Jacqueline Towson

Study Abroad Opportunities:

No

Clinic Director:

Debra Knox

Entire Degree Offered Online:

No

Minority Serving Institution:

Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs)

Part-Time Enrollment:

No

Multicultural/Bilingual Emphasis:

Multicultural emphasis

Postdoctoral Opportunities:

No

NSSLHA Chapter:

Yes

Specialty Tracks / Unique Features:

Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders Certificate in Language and Literacy Certificate in Medical Speech-Language Pathology Consortium Track

Admissions

Admission Contact:

E-Mail Address: csdgraduate@ucf.edu

Undergraduate Prerequisites Required:

No

Application Deadline(s):

Fall admission: January 15
Spring admission: October 1

Offer Prerequisite Courses:

Yes, and anyone may register

Application Process:

CSD Central Application Service (CSDCAS)
University online application

Prerequisites Online:

No

Application Requirements:

Letters of recommendation: 3
Writing sample/essay: 1
Other: 3-Minute Video

Number of Applications Received:

Non International Applicants: 438
International Applicants: 7
Total: 445

GPA Range for Applicants Offered Admission:

3.01-4.0

Number of Admission Offers:

Non-International Applicants: 186
International Applicants: 2
Total: 188

Average GRE Score for Applicants Offered Admission:

My institution does not collect these data

Enrollment

Target Class Size:

100

First-Year Enrollment:

Full time Students: 90
Part time Students: 0
Total: 90

Total Graduate Enrollment:

Full time Students: 209
Part time Students: 0
Total: 209

Graduation

Credit Hour Requirement:

Total semester credit hours: 72

Average Time to Degree (CED):

Total semesters: 6

Total Number of Degrees Granted:

Total: 96
Full time: 96
Part time: 0

Additional Requirements:

None of the above

Institution Grants and Contracts

Federally funded research grant(s): 2
Total $ Amount: 283290
Federally funded personnel preparation grant(s): 2
Total $ Amount: 375000
Federally funded training and career development grant(s): 0
Total $ Amount: 0
Federally funded other grant(s): 0
Total $ Amount: 0
State funded research grant(s): 0
Total $ Amount: 0
State funded personnel preparation grant(s): 0
Total $ Amount: 0
State funded training and career development grant(s): 0
Total $ Amount: 0
State funded other grant(s): 3
Total $ Amount: 1421819

Areas of Research

Audiology/Hearing Science:
Audiologic assessment
Audiologic (re)habilitation
Hearing aids/assistive listening technology
Psychoacoustics

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

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

 
 

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