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Application Deadline: February 15, 2010 ( February 1 for Fall 2011)
Please note that completed applications must include:
Three letters of recommendation
Transcripts
GRE scores (More about GRE)
Personal Statement
Indicate on the application whether you want to be considered for Graduate Assistantship or Tuition Scholarship.
You may apply online, or request a paper application from the Graduate School by calling: (423) 439-4221.
Additional information is available below and in the Graduate Catalog.
SLP FAQs
| Deparrtment Chair : |
Marc Fagelson , PhD |
| Admission Contact: |
Dr. Vijaya Kumar Guntupalli
SLPProgram@etsu.edu |
| Apply to: |
East Tennessee State University School of Graduate Studies Box 70720 Johnson City, TN 37614-0720
On-line application available at www.etsu.edu/gradstud/ |
| Application Deadline: |
February 15 |
| Admission Requirements: |
Factors considered for admission: 1) GPA in major and overall GPA (better than 3.0) 2) Prerequisite coursework and 25 observation hours 3) GRE scores submitted 4) Three letters of recommendation 5) |
| Tuition and Fees: |
UPDATE. GET INFORMATION FROM THE GRAD SCHOOL OR REGISTRAR. $238 per hour, not to exceed $2250 per semester (In-state); $368 per credit, not to exceed $4244 per semester (Out-of-state) |
| Financial Aid: |
Offered through the Office of Financial Aid. |
| Fellowships: |
Offered for second year graduate students at VA Medical Center, Mountain Home, and Mountain Region Speech-Hearing Center. |
| Assistantships: |
Full tuition scholarships and half-time graduate assistantships are available for over 50% of graduate students through the Department of Communicative Disorders . In return students fulfill departmental assignments for 8 to 10 hours a week. Numerous campus-wide tuition scholarships and graduate assistantships are also available to students. |
| Program Description: |
The mission of the Department of Communicative Disorders (CDIS) is to foster excellence in the academic and clinical education of speech-language pathologists through commitments to teaching, research, and service; to promote a culture of scholarship and respect for individuals; and to provide a foundation of knowledge and skills that fosters competent, autonomous, clinical practice for the professional lifetime. The CDIS Department offers the Master of Science degree with a concentration in speech-language pathology. The course work and clinical clock hour requirements are designed for the student to obtain the ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence and licensure. In addition to building a strong academic foundation, students also gain a diversity of clinical experiences in medical and educational settings for both adult and pediatric populations. For example, clinical practicum and research experience is available in the Speech Pathology Service of the Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Quillen College of Medicine, Crumley House Head Injury Rehabilitation Center, the Autism Clinic at the ETSU Nave Center, and a variety of community-based early intervention programs, rehabilitation hospitals, nursing homes, speech and hearing centers, and schools. ETSU has an enrollment of approximately 13 ,000 students and is located in Johnson City, TN. Johnson City is located in the mountain and lake country of Southern Appalachia close to the state lines of North Carolina and Virginia. Area recreational activities include boating, snow-skiing, white water rafting, fishing, and hiking. |
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2006-2007 Student Statistics
SLP=Speech-Language Pathology, A=Audiology
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| Applications: |
88 |
| Admitted: |
40 |
| Acceptances: |
25 |
| Full-time Enrollment: |
43 |
| Part-time Enrollment (through the TN Teacher Program) : |
8 |
| GPA Mean: Overall |
3.44 |
| Major/ Last 2 years |
3.74 |
| GRE Mean |
883 |
| Percent receiving financial aid: |
80 |
| Degrees granted Spring 2007 : |
19 |
| Degrees granted in last 5 years: |
100 |
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Degree Requirements for Accredited Programs
SLP=Speech-Language Pathology, A=Audiology
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| Undergraduate Major Required |
No |
| Number of Pre-Requisite Credit Hours Required for Matriculation |
13-18 |
| Graduate Program Hours are by: |
Semester |
| Typical length of graduate program with undergraduate major |
2 yrs |
| Typical length of graduate program without undergraduate major |
>2.5 yrs |
| Thesis |
Optional |
| Comprehensive Exam /Case Presentation |
Optional |
| NESPA |
N/A |
| Minimum Required Practicum Hours, Undergraduate |
N/A |
| Minimum Required Practicum Hours, Graduate |
0-250 |
| Hours of Graduate Academic Credit Required |
41-50 |
| Doctoral Degrees Awarded |
N/A |
| Post Doctoral Opportunities Available: |
No |
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Pre-Requisites
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| Are pre-requisites courses offered through your program? |
Yes |
| Do you offer pre-requisite courses to non-matriculated graduate students? |
Yes |
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