Northeastern University: Master of Science (MS)

Last Modified: 06/29/2024

Institution Information

Address:

Bouve College of Health Sciences
Dept of Comm. Sciences and Disorders
226 Forsyth Bldg, 360 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115

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Website:

http://www.northeastern.edu/bouve/csd/

Email Address:

s.younghong@northeastern.edu

Phone Number:

(617)373-3698

Fax Number:

(617)373-2239

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 - 2030)
Next Accreditation Review: August 2029

General Program Information

Administrative Location:

Bouve College of Health Sciences

Combined Degree Programs Offered:

Bachelor’s/master’s (e.g., BA/MA)

Program Director:

Sarah Young-Hong

Study Abroad Opportunities:

Clinic Director:

Caren McDonough

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:

Interdisciplinary Early Intervention Certificate Program

Admissions

Admission Contact:

E-Mail Address: csdadmissions@northeastern.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: 2
Other: TOEFL or IELTS for International Applicants

Number of Applications Received:

Non International Applicants: 428
International Applicants: 18
Total: 446

GPA Range for Applicants Offered Admission:

3.01-4.00

Number of Admission Offers:

Non-International Applicants: 343
International Applicants: 9
Total: 352

Average GRE Score for Applicants Offered Admission:

Data not available

Number of Admission Offers with Funding:

115

Enrollment

Target Class Size:

First-Year Enrollment:

Full time Students: 55
Part time Students: 0
Total: 55

Total Graduate Enrollment:

Full time Students: 143
Part time Students: 0
Total: 143

Graduation

Credit Hour Requirement:

Total semester credit hours: 60

Average Time to Degree (CED):

Total semesters: 5

Total Number of Degrees Granted:

Total: 86
Full time: 86
Part time: 0

Additional Requirements:

Other: Comprehensive exam or thesis

Institution Grants and Contracts

Federally funded research grant(s): 7
Total $ Amount: 1041369
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:
Augmentative/alternative communication
Cognitive communication (e.g., dementia, traumatic brain injury)
Dysphagia and swallowing
Language: typical development, normal processes, disorders
Speech production: articulation, phonology

OTHER DEGREES AT THIS INSTITUTION

Bachelor of Science (BS)
Master of Science (MS)

Northeastern University: Master of Science (MS)

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Program Accreditation Status

Accredited

General Program Information

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Enrollment

Graduation

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Areas of Research

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