Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania: Master of Science (MS)

Last Modified: 11/15/2022

Institution Information

Address:

College of Health Professions
Communication Sciences & Disorders
400 E 2nd St 338 Centennial Hall
Bloomsburg, PA 17815-1301

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Website:

http://www.bloomu.edu

Email Address:

mshaikh@bloomu.edu

Phone Number:

(570)389-5381

Fax Number:

(570)389-2035

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) (2020 - 2028)
Next Accreditation Review: August 2027

General Program Information

Administrative Location:

College of Science and Technology

Combined Degree Programs Offered:

Program Director:

Dr. Shelley Scarpino

Study Abroad Opportunities:

Clinic Director:

Dr. Cara Tolan

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

Specialty Tracks / Unique Features:

Thesis Option

Admissions

Admission Contact:

E-Mail Address: sscarpin@bloomu.edu

Undergraduate Prerequisites Required:

Yes

Application Deadline(s):

Fall admission: February 1

Offer Prerequisite Courses:

Yes, but only students offered admission to the graduate program may register

Application Process:

Other: CSDCAS

Prerequisites Online:

Application Requirements:

CSD Undergraduate degree
Letters of recommendation: 3
Writing sample/essay: 1
Other: Prerequisite program in CSD if UG degree is non-CSD

Number of Applications Received:

Non International Applicants: 118
International Applicants: 6
Total: 124

GPA Range for Applicants Offered Admission:

3.12-4.0

Number of Admission Offers:

Non-International Applicants: 92
International Applicants: 5
Total: 97

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: 23
Part time Students: 0
Total: 23

Total Graduate Enrollment:

Full time Students: 50
Part time Students: 0
Total: 50

Graduation

Credit Hour Requirement:

Total semester credit hours: 56

Average Time to Degree (CED):

Total semesters: 5

Total Number of Degrees Granted:

Total: 27
Full time: 27
Part time: 0

Additional Requirements:

None of the above

Institution Grants and Contracts

State funded research grant(s): 1
Total $ Amount: 9967
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): 0
Total $ Amount: 0

Areas of Research

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

Speech-Language Pathology/Speech and Language Science:
Language: typical development, normal processes, disorders
Speech perception

OTHER DEGREES AT THIS INSTITUTION

Bachelor of Science (BS)
Master of Science (MS)
Doctor of Audiology (AuD) (clinical entry-level)