Eastern Michigan University: Master of Arts (MA)

Last Modified: 04/24/2024

Institution Information

Address:

College of Education
Communication Sciences and Disorders
128 Porter Bldg
Ypsilanti, MI 48197

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Website:

https://www.emich.edu/coe/programs/resources/communication-sciences-disorders.php

Email Address:

afarrugi@emich.edu

Phone Number:

(734)487-3300

Fax Number:

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) (2017 - 2025)
Next Accreditation Review: August 2024

General Program Information

Administrative Location:

College of Education

Combined Degree Programs Offered:

Program Director:

Audrey Farrugia, Ph.D., CCC-SLP

Study Abroad Opportunities:

Clinic Director:

Denise Kowalski, Karen Parish-Foster

Entire Degree Offered Online:

Minority Serving Institution:

No specific Department of Education Designation

Part-Time Enrollment:

Yes

Multicultural/Bilingual Emphasis:

No multicultural or bilingual emphasis

Postdoctoral Opportunities:

NSSLHA Chapter:

Yes

Specialty Tracks / Unique Features:

Special Education K-12 CSD Teaching

Admissions

Admission Contact:

E-Mail Address: afarrugi@emich.edu

Undergraduate Prerequisites Required:

Application Deadline(s):

Fall admission: January 15
Spring admission: June 30

Offer Prerequisite Courses:

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

Application Process:

CSD Central Application Service (CSDCAS)
University online application

Prerequisites Online:

Application Requirements:

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

Number of Applications Received:

Non International Applicants: 146
International Applicants: 3
Total: 149

GPA Range for Applicants Offered Admission:

3.03-3.98

Number of Admission Offers:

Non-International Applicants: 38
International Applicants: 2
Total: 40

Average GRE Score for Applicants Offered Admission:

Data not available

Number of Admission Offers with Funding:

Enrollment

Target Class Size:

First-Year Enrollment:

Full time Students: 33
Part time Students: 4
Total: 37

Total Graduate Enrollment:

Full time Students: 59
Part time Students: 27
Total: 86

Graduation

Credit Hour Requirement:

Total semester credit hours: 60-61

Average Time to Degree (CED):

Total semesters: 6

Total Number of Degrees Granted:

Total: 30
Full time: 26
Part time: 4

Additional Requirements:

Capstone project

Institution Grants and Contracts

Federally funded research grant(s): 1
Total $ Amount: 149919
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

Audiology/Hearing Science:
Hearing conservation

Speech-Language Pathology/Speech and Language Science:
Autism spectrum disorders
Dysphagia and swallowing
Language: typical development, normal processes, disorders
Neurogenic speech and language disorders (aphasia, apraxia, dysarthria)
Speech production: articulation, phonology
Diversity, equity, and inclusion

General to Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology:
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (academic, clinical, supervision)

OTHER DEGREES AT THIS INSTITUTION

Bachelor of Science (BS)
Master of Arts (MA)

Eastern Michigan University: Master of Arts (MA)

Institution Information

Program Accreditation Status

Accredited

General Program Information

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Graduation

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