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 |
---|---|---|---|
2023-2024 | 29 | 0 | 0 |
2022-2023 | 29 | 0 | 0 |
2021-2022 | 24 | 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 |
---|---|---|---|
2023-2024 | 15 | 12 | 80% |
2022-2023 | 27 | 25 | 93% |
2021-2022 | 24 | 23 | 96% |
3 year average = 90% |