Accreditation Information
Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology
Institutional accreditation
Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ is accredited by the (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees. Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404)-679-4500, or by using information available on The Commission on Colleges and Universities’ website ().
As of September 1, 2026, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) will be doing business as (dba) The Commission on Colleges and Universities. As stated on their , “It is important to emphasize that this change does not affect the accreditation status of any member institutionâ€� including Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ. Throughout Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµâ€™s and the Health Science Center’s websites, you may also see the organization referenced as “The Commission,â€� “CC&U,â€� or "SACSCOC."
Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ Health Science Center is an approved, off-campus instructional site of Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ where >= 50% or more of academic programs are offered.
As of September 1, 2026, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) will be doing business as (dba) The Commission on Colleges and Universities. Throughout Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµâ€™s and Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ Health Science Center’s websites, you may also see the organization referenced as “The Commission,â€� “CC&U,â€� or “SACSCOC.â€� |
Professional accreditation
The Master of Science (MS) education program in Speech-language Pathology (residential) at Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ 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.
The CAA website provides greater detail regarding accreditation requirements and what accreditation means to students and the public. Anyone interested in learning more about this professional accreditation status or wishing to file a complaint regarding the program's compliance with accreditation standards can use the information available at .
Student Achievement Data
Program Completion Rate: An average Program completion rate for graduate students in the last 3 years in relation to the program’s published expectation for the length of time for students to complete the degree, based on enrollment data.
| Academic Year | Number Completed Within Expected Time Frame | Number Completed Later Than Expected Time Frame | Number Not Completing Program | On-Time Completion Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 40 | 4 | 0 | 90.9% |
| 2024-2025 | 45 | 1 | 1 | 95.7% |
| 2023-2024 | 45 | 1 | 0 | 97.8% |
| 3-year average | 94.9% |
Praxis Data: Praxis examination pass rates for the previous three periods/testing cycles for graduates of the CSD program are based on available ETS data.
| Academic Year | Number of Students Taking Exam | Number of Students Passed | Pass Rate Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 36 | 32 | 88.9% |
| 2024-2025 | 45 | 45 | 100.0% |
| 2023-2024 | 46 | 46 | 100.0% |
| 3-year average | 96.3% |