Communication Sciences & Disorders (Pre-Professional) Bachelor of Science (BS)
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Marywood University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSHE). / ADDRESS / 3624 Market Street, 2nd Floor West, Philadelphia, PA 19104. | Phone: (267) 284-5000
The Master of Science (M.S.) residential education program in Speech-Language Pathology at Marywood University 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, Maryland 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700.
Public Meeting for the Master's Program in Speech-Language Pathology (CAA/ASHA Site Visit - May 22, 2024)
The Master of Science (MS) education program in Speech-Language Pathology at Marywood University is an applicant for re-accreditation by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), 2200 Research Boulevard, #310, Rockville, MD 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700. The program initially completed a virtual site visit for re-accreditation in March of 2022. As a follow up to the virtual visit, an on-site visit must occur. Part of the on-site re-accreditation visit must include a public meeting. Therefore, a Public Meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 22nd from 12:30--1:00 PM in McGowan 1059. The purpose of this meeting is to solicit public comment related to our program’s compliance with the published Standards for Accreditation of Graduate Education Programs in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology, effective August 1, 2017 and updated January 2023.
Individuals who wish to provide input about a CAA-accredited program seeking continued accreditation may do so in 2 ways:
1. Submit written comments prior to the site visit. All comments are due in the Accreditation Office no later than 15 days before the first day of the scheduled site visit. Comments received after this time will not be forwarded to the site visit team for consideration during the accreditation review, in accordance with the procedures specified in Chapter XII of the Accreditation Handbook.
2. Provide comments to the site visit team during the program's scheduled site visit, such as during the public meeting.
All comments must:
1. Relate to a program's compliance with the current Standards for Accreditation.
2. Identify the specific program seeking continued accreditation with the CAA.
3. All written testimony - including comments faxed or submitted as e-mail attachments - must include the commenter's name, address, telephone contact information, and the commenter's relationship to the program in order for Accreditation staff to verify the source of the testimony. All comments must be signed.
Comments that do not meet these requirements will not be considered, and the individual or group commenting will be notified.
The Standards for Accreditation and the CAA Public Comment policy and procedures area available in the Accreditation Handbook. These documents may also be obtained by sending a written request to the Accreditation Office (contact information provided above.)
We invite and encourage you to attend this public meeting and speak with a member of the Site Visit Team. The meeting will take place in McGowan 1059 from 12:30-1:00 PM.
Thank you for your continued support of our graduate program in speech-language pathology.
Pursue a Fulfilling Health Career with a Communication Sciences and Disorders Degree
At Marywood, we are focused on preparing you for a career as a speech-language pathologist. Certification in this field requires a master’s degree, so our program prepares you to become a certified practitioner by earning both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in five years.
A bachelor’s degree-only option is available for those pursuing careers in audiology.
Our active, hands-on program offers extensive clinical practicum experiences, as students work with patients in our on-campus clinic, in outside professional settings, and through numerous community outreach efforts. Accredited by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), the CSD degree provides a challenging academic curriculum to prepare students, from a family-centered perspective, for professional careers serving children and adults with communication disorders.
The undergraduate (pre-professional phase) portion of the program includes Marywood University’s core curriculum and all of the pre-professional courses that emphasize knowledge of basic human communication and swallowing processes.
The graduate (professional phase) portion of the program, which begins with the summer semester of the third undergraduate year, emphasizes academic coursework and clinical practicum experiences designed to foster knowledge and skills about the nature of speech, language, hearing and communication disorders and differences as well as swallowing disorders.
- Five-year program w/ Pre-Professional & Professional Phases
- Fully equipped Speech-Language and Audiology Clinics
- Many opportunities to be involved in campus clubs and state/national professional organizations
- Participate in Research
This program has given me extraordinary experiences both academically and clinically. Many interesting and in-depth classes are offered and we have an incredible on-campus clinic where I was given the experience to observe and work in. The professors and supervisors are extremely knowledgeable and passionate, and have pushed me to become independent and competent in so many ways. My love and appreciation for this filed grows each day due to the countless, amazing experiences I continue to have here at Marywood.
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Undergraduate Admissions Requirements
- Completed application
- Official transcripts
- Letter of recommendation
- Official SAT and/or ACT test scores (Marywood is test optional)
- Essay (optional)
Centralized Learning Space for CSD Students
The Communication Sciences and Disorders program is organized around a contiguous space in the McGowan Center in the northern section of campus, just steps away from the University student center and main dining facility.
Computer Labs
Students have access to two computer labs in the McGowan Center and additional labs across campus for general academic purposes. A secure computer area is located in the student preparation room for clinical use. In this secure CSD area there is a printer available and this space also houses AAC devices and IPads.
Offices
All CSD faculty members' offices, as well as the department support staff, are centrally located adjacent to the program's classroom and clinical spaces in the McGowan Center.
Speech Science Lab
This lab contains the Kay Elemetrics Speech Lab including VisiPitch and Nasometer programs.
Speech/Language & Audiology Clinics
The Speech/Language & Audiology Clinics offer therapeutic and diagnostic speech, language, and hearing services for children and adults within the community.
Student Personal Space
Communication Sciences and Disorders students have their own clinical preparation room. The graduate students have space for private storage within the clinic area for personal and clinic belongings.
Technology-Ready Classrooms
These traditional learning spaces are equipped with state of the art audio/video systems and flexible learning environments.
McGowan Center for Graduate and Professional Studies
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The McGowan Center for Graduate and Professional Studies, located on the corner of University and North Washington Avenues, contains classrooms and related clinical/professional space for Communication Sciences and Disorders, Psychology and Counseling, Education, and Business students. Market Marywood is also located here.
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Speech/Language and Audiology Clinics
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The Marywood Speech/Language and Audiology Clinics are housed in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, which is centrally located in the McGowan Center for Graduate and Professional Studies. The clinics currently feature six therapy rooms, two diagnostic rooms, a play group/child language group room, two-way windows and video monitoring capabilities, a Speech Science Lab, a Clinical Preparation Room, a Hearing Aid Evaluation and Aural Rehabilitation Room, and an Audiology Suite.
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McGowan Center Computer Labs
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McGowan Center Computer Labs are located in Rooms 1052, 1056, and 1057. Color printers are available. You can also find Assistive Technology such as Inspiration, Kurzweil, and WriteOutLoud.
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McGowan Center Classrooms
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The McGowan Center for Graduate and Professional Studies, located on the corner of University and North Washington Avenues, contains classrooms and related clinical/professional space for Communication Sciences and Disorders, Psychology and Counseling, Education, and Business students.
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Fully Accredited
Marywood University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSHE). / ADDRESS / 3624 Market Street, 2nd Floor West, Philadelphia, PA 19104. | Phone: (267) 284-5000
The Master of Science (M.S.) residential education program in Speech-Language Pathology at Marywood University 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, Maryland 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700.
Public Meeting for the Master's Program in Speech-Language Pathology (CAA/ASHA Site Visit - May 22, 2024)
The Master of Science (MS) education program in Speech-Language Pathology at Marywood University is an applicant for re-accreditation by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), 2200 Research Boulevard, #310, Rockville, MD 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700. The program initially completed a virtual site visit for re-accreditation in March of 2022. As a follow up to the virtual visit, an on-site visit must occur. Part of the on-site re-accreditation visit must include a public meeting. Therefore, a Public Meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 22nd from 12:30--1:00 PM in McGowan 1059. The purpose of this meeting is to solicit public comment related to our program’s compliance with the published Standards for Accreditation of Graduate Education Programs in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology, effective August 1, 2017 and updated January 2023.
Individuals who wish to provide input about a CAA-accredited program seeking continued accreditation may do so in 2 ways:
1. Submit written comments prior to the site visit. All comments are due in the Accreditation Office no later than 15 days before the first day of the scheduled site visit. Comments received after this time will not be forwarded to the site visit team for consideration during the accreditation review, in accordance with the procedures specified in Chapter XII of the Accreditation Handbook.
2. Provide comments to the site visit team during the program's scheduled site visit, such as during the public meeting.
All comments must:
1. Relate to a program's compliance with the current Standards for Accreditation.
2. Identify the specific program seeking continued accreditation with the CAA.
3. All written testimony - including comments faxed or submitted as e-mail attachments - must include the commenter's name, address, telephone contact information, and the commenter's relationship to the program in order for Accreditation staff to verify the source of the testimony. All comments must be signed.
Comments that do not meet these requirements will not be considered, and the individual or group commenting will be notified.
The Standards for Accreditation and the CAA Public Comment policy and procedures area available in the Accreditation Handbook. These documents may also be obtained by sending a written request to the Accreditation Office (contact information provided above.)
We invite and encourage you to attend this public meeting and speak with a member of the Site Visit Team. The meeting will take place in McGowan 1059 from 12:30-1:00 PM.
Thank you for your continued support of our graduate program in speech-language pathology.
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