Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
The Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences offers a program of study which culminates with the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology. Students who complete the plan qualify for the Texas License as well as the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology. The plan includes 97 semester hours of undergraduate course work and 36 hours of graduate course work, plus 5 to 6 semesters of clinical practicum. Undergraduate students selecting this program are designated as Pre-Speech-Language Pathology majors. Applicants with a BA/BS in Speech- Language Pathology from another university do not have to take the pre-professional courses.
Student Outcome Data
Student Outcome Data/CAA Calculation 6/2025
| Period | Number of students who completed program in 6 semesters | Number of students who took longer than 6 semesters | Number of students who dropped |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 | 31 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023-2024 | 29 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022-2023 | 29 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 year average = 100% |
Praxis Examination Pass Rates
| Period | Number of students taking exam | Number of students who passed exam | Percent pass exam rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 | 20 | 14 | 70% |
| 2023-2024 | 21 | 20 | 95% |
| 2022-2023 | 28 | 25 | 89% |
| 3 year average = 86% |
