SAN MARCOS, Calif.—AUGUST January 19, 2022 – St. Augustine University of Health Sciences (USAHS) awarded the Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology (MS-SLP) Program by the Academic Accreditation Council for Audiology and Audiology We are pleased to announce that we have received our first accreditation from the Society. Speech Language Pathology (CAA).
of CAA decided in July to award the MS-SLP program its first certification for five years. This is the maximum duration allowed for the initial certification of the program. This decision means the program is in good standing and the MS-SLP graduate has met her CAA criteria for program completion, Praxis exam pass rate, and professional employment.
“The first accredited MS-SLP program is a testament to the quality of our program leadership, faculty, staff and students,” said Brian Goldstein, Ph.D., president and chief academic officer of CCC-SLP. I’m here.
“This demonstrates the national reach of the program and the outstanding achievements and achievements of the program’s students and faculty.”
New start date added
In even more good news about the program, we have added a summer semester start date. This means that beginning in May 2023, USAHS will offer his three start dates (September, January and May) for his MS-SLP program. This addition will give prospective students more options to start when it best suits their life plans. Also, more seats will be opened for students in this competitive field of education.
No GRE required
We believe other factors are more important in SLP admissions, such as the applicant’s broad range of achievements and personal qualities. With this in mind, we have removed the GRE requirement. His GRE score is no longer required for admission to the MS-SLP program.
MS-SLP Program Journey
The MS-SLP program started in Fall 2018 at the USAHS campus in Austin, Texas. His second location followed in Fall 2019 at the Dallas campus. Through July of this year, programs at both campuses were first candidates for accreditation from his CAA and are making satisfactory progress toward compliance with accreditation standards.
“We have an amazing faculty supporting the program, contributing faculty, clinical educators, and staff to provide innovative, high-quality graduate educational training for future SLPs,” says MS- SLP Program Director and Associate Professor Megan Savage, Ph.D., CCC-SLP.
“Students and alumni from 26 states serve a wide variety of clients and patients in communities across the country. Our students are SLP licensed, practiced and ASHA certified.”
“We are pleased to continue offering a graduate education program in Speech Language Pathology at USAHS.”
About the MS-SLP program
St. Augustine University Health Sciences (USAHS) Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology (MS-SLP) program. MS-SLP is an online program with his four required on-campus residencies at either the USAHS Austin or Dallas campuses. The program offers three admissions per year in September, January and May. Join collaborative cohorts of peers who learn under the guidance of expert faculty. Get ready to make a difference in the lives of your clients for a lifetime with a meaningful career in speech therapy!
For students with a Bachelor’s degree in a field other than Communication Sciences and Disabilities (CSD) or SLP, and for students with a CSD or SLP degree whose undergraduate program did not include the required leveling coursework , which provides: SLP leveling course To complete the prerequisites required to enter the graduate program.
