We have 9 research labs investigating human communication and 5 NIH-funded principal investigators.
In 2023, 100% of our MA students passed the praxis exam on the first attempt. Historically, more than 90% of MA graduates are employed in speech-language pathology positions within 9 months of graduation.
MA student Christina Quinn, along with Drs. Heather Dial and Austin Thompson co-authored the lead article "Communication Challenges in Parkinson's Disease" in the October Journey newsletter from the Houston Area Parkinson Society.
Congratulations Michelle!
Doctoral candidate, Michelle Hernandez, was invited by NIH/NIDCD to attend the inaugural NIDCD Diversity Scholar Workshop. Given her numerous honors, Michelle was asked to provide insight into the transition from a diversity supplement to a fellowship award.
Congratulations Brandi!
The poster presentation submitted to the ASHA Convention by Brandi Becoats, COMD doctoral student, has been designated as a Meritorious Poster Submission! The poster is “Preparing Graduate Student Clinicians to Lead Aphasia Conversation Groups”.
The Master of Arts education program in Speech-Language Pathology at the University of Houston is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
The undergraduate curriculum provides a pre-professional foundation for graduate study in Communication Sciences and Disorders and related fields. Courses are offered in typical and disordered speech, language and hearing across the lifespan.