The Master’s of Communication Sciences and Disorders M.A. education program in Speech-Language Pathology at the University of Minnesota Duluth is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard, #310, Rockville, MD 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301- 296-5700. Accredited since 1978, the program prepares students to work in a variety of professional settings and to meet the challenges of serving individuals with diverse communication impairments. Students choose UMD's Communication Sciences and Disorders Program because it offers the courses, the clinical experiences, and the individualized instruction needed to become a skilled speech language pathologist. Up-to-date courses reflecting current needs in the profession area available, such as courses in assistive technology, child language disorders, dysphagia, motor speech disorders, speech science instrumentation, and stuttering. Employers seek graduates from the program because they are well equipped to serve people with communication handicaps. Student have presented their research work at state, national, and international conferences.
Student Outcome Data
Graduate Outcome Data
| Academic Year | Employment Rate in Profession | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Graduates | Percent of Graduates (%) | |
| 2018/2019 | 17 | 100 |
| 2017/2018 | 18 | 100 |
| 2016/2017 | 19 | 100 |
| 3 year average | 100 |
Graduate Completion Rates
| Period | Number completed program within expected time frame | Number completed later than expected time frame | Number not completing | Percentage completing |
| 2018/2019 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 100% |
| 2017/2018 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 95% |
| 2016/2017 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 100% |
| 3 year average | 18 | 0 | 0 | 100% |
Praxis Examination Data
| Period | Number of students taking the exam | Number of students passed | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018/2019 | 17 | 17 | 1.00 |
| 2017/2018 | 17 | 17 | 1.00 |
| 2016/2017 | 19 | 18 | 1.00 |
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3 year average
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1.00 |
Graduate Application Data
| Academic Year | 2014-2015 | 2015-2016 | 2016-2017 | 2017-2018 | 2018-2019 |
| # of Applicants | 153 | 140 | 133 | 191 | 171 |
| # of New Students | 16 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 23 |
| Average GPA | 3.53 | 3.55 | 3.56 | 3.72 | 3.79 |