Saint Mary’s invites public comments for pending Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology program

Those with questions about this may contact Karla Bronkicki at (574) 284-5210.

Those interested possible admission into the Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology program, contact Melissa Fruscione at (574) 284-5098.

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Gwen O’Brien
Director of Media Relations
Saint Mary's College
Notre Dame, IN
(574) 284-4579

September 17, 2014 (Notre Dame, Ind.)—The Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology graduate program at Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame, Indiana, as part of its application for candidacy for accreditation from the Council of Academic Accreditation (CAA) in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology, invites the public to provide input to its site visitors regarding their proposed program.

Those wishing to provide input about the program may do so in two ways:

  • By submitting written comments prior to the accreditation site visit in accordance with the procedures as specified in the CAA’s policy on public comment.
  • By providing comments to the site visit team during the program’s scheduled site visit public meeting from 4:45 to 5:45 p.m. Monday, October 6, in the Student Center, lower level meeting rooms D. Click for a campus map.

Comments should relate to the program’s compliance with the CAA’s published standards for accreditation of graduate education programs in speech-language pathology. Written comments should identify Saint Mary’s Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology as the program seeking candidacy. All comments about education programs are due in the Accreditation Office no later than fifteen (15) days before the first day of the scheduled site visit Monday, Oct. 6.

The standards for accreditation of graduate education programs in speech-language pathology and the CAA’s policy and procedures on public comment are available on the ASHA website (www.asha.org). These documents also may be obtained by sending a written request to the Accreditation Office at ASHA, 2200 Research Boulevard  #310, Rockville, MD 20850, by calling ASHA’s Action Center at 800-498-2071, or by sending an email to accreditation@asha.org.

About Saint Mary’s College: Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, Ind., is a four-year, Catholic, residential, women’s liberal arts college offering five bachelor’s degrees and more than 30 major areas of study, such as business, nursing, art, chemistry, and social work. The College’s single-gender environment has been proven, in study after study, to foster confidence, ethical leadership, and strong academic success. Saint Mary’s College ranks among the top 100 Best National Liberal Arts Colleges for 2015 published by U.S. News & World Report. Founded in 1844 by the Sisters of the Holy Cross, Saint Mary’s College’s mission is to educate women and prepare them for postgraduate success whether it’s a first job, graduate school, or postgraduate service.

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