Program Accreditation

The master's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders education program in speech-language pathology at Valdosta State University by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard, Rockville, Maryland 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700.  National accreditation ensures that the program meets specified standards in the areas of administrative structure and governance, faculty and instructional staff, curriculum, students, assessment, and program resources.                     

Graduation and Program Completion Rate

Each year approximately 60 to 75 students enter the master's degree program in Communication Sciences and Disorders. The CSD Program has a 96% completion rate in five semesters. Students who did not complete the program in five semesters completed the program in six semesters.

Period

# completing program within expected time frame

 # completing program longer than expected time frame

# not completing program

% completing program in expected time frame

2021-2022

66

0

0

100% 

2020-2021

68

0

 0 

100% 

2019-2020

72

0

0

100% 

3-yr avg.

 

 

 

100%

 

Praxis II Examination Results

The PRAXIS II Exam in Speech-Language Pathology is required for certification by the Council for Clinical Certification (CFCC) of ASHA, for certification by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission, and for the state license from the Georgia Board of Examiners in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology.  Students have passed the exam on either the first or second attempt.

Period

# of students taking the exam

# of students passed

Pass rate

2021-2022

66

59

89.4

2020-2021

43

33

76.7

2019-2020

70

67

95.7 

3-year average

87.27%

Employment Rate

The majority of students (~97%) who have completed the master's degree program in Communication Sciences and Disorders at Valdosta State University were able to gain employment directly after graduation or have pursued an advanced degree. Valdosta State University graduates find employment in diverse settings including public and private schools, hospital facilities, rehabilitation centers, nursing homes, clinics, private practices, and military facilities.

Period

Employment Rate in Profession

 

# of graduates

 % of graduates 

2021-2022

62

64.5%

2020-2021

51

82.3%

2019-2020

75

100%

3-year average

82.3%