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