University of south carolina speech pathology acceptance rate

Last Modified: 10/18/2022

Institution Information

Address:

Department of Communication Sciences
and Disorders,
1705 College Avenue, 2nd floor
Columbia, SC 29208

Phone Number:

(803)777-3643

Fax Number:

(803)777-3081

Program Accreditation Status

Accredited

Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology
CAA Accredited (MS) (2017 - 2025)
Next Accreditation Review: February 2024

General Program Information

Administrative Location:

Arnold School of Public Health

Combined Degree Programs Offered:

No

Program Director:

Dr. Jean Neils-Strunjas

Study Abroad Opportunities:

No

Clinic Director:

Danielle Varnedoe

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

Specialty Tracks / Unique Features:

Neurology Auditory-Verbal Therapy for hearing impaired

Admissions

Admission Contact:

E-Mail Address:

Undergraduate Prerequisites Required:

No

Application Deadline(s):

Fall admission: December 15
Summer admission: December 15

Offer Prerequisite Courses:

Yes, and anyone may register

Application Process:

CSD Central Application Service (CSDCAS)

Prerequisites Online:

Yes

Application Requirements:

Letters of recommendation: 3
Writing sample/essay: 1
Other: Transcripts from all schools attended

Number of Applications Received:

Non International Applicants: 504
International Applicants: 17
Total: 521

GPA Range for Applicants Offered Admission:

3.06-4.0

Number of Admission Offers:

Non-International Applicants: 201
International Applicants: 5
Total: 206

Average GRE Score for Applicants Offered Admission:

My institution does not collect these data

Number of Admission Offers with Funding:

38

Enrollment

First-Year Enrollment:

Full time Students: 36
Part time Students: 35
Total: 71

Total Graduate Enrollment:

Full time Students: 92
Part time Students: 127
Total: 219

Graduation

Credit Hour Requirement:

Total semester credit hours: 76-79

Average Time to Degree (CED):

Total semesters: 6

Total Number of Degrees Granted:

Total: 65
Full time: 37
Part time: 28

Additional Requirements:

Comprehensive exam

Institution Grants and Contracts

Federally funded research grant(s): 28
Total $ Amount: 5950635
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
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): 1
Total $ Amount: 267772
State funded other grant(s): 0
Total $ Amount: 0

Areas of Research

Speech-Language Pathology/Speech and Language Science:
Aural (re)habilitation
Autism spectrum disorders
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:
Genetics
Literacy

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