Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology accreditation information

Institutional accreditation

UT Health San Antonio is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, to award certificates and baccalaureate, master's, doctoral and professional degrees. The institution was last reviewed and reaffirmed in 2018. The institution's accreditation extends through 2028 and includes all programs offered on the institution's main campus as well as those offered at all extended program sites.

Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur,  GA 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of the university. Note: The Commission should only be contacted 1) to learn about the institution's accreditation status, 2) to file a third-party comment at the time of the institution's accreditation review, or 3) to file a complaint against the institution for alleged non-compliance with a standard or requirement. All normal inquiries about admission requirements, financial aid, educational programs, etc. should be addressed directly to the university and not the Commission's office.

Professional accreditation

The master's program in Speech-Language Pathology at UT Health San Antonio is a Candidate for Accreditation by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.  This is a “pre-accreditation” status with the CAA, awarded to developing or emerging programs for a maximum period of five years.

The MS-SLP program's candidacy began on July 1, 2017.

The ASHA website provides greater detail regarding accreditation requirements and what accreditation means to students and the public. Anyone interested in knowing more about this professional accreditation, or to file a complaint or grievance regarding the M.S. program may use the following information:

Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA)
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
2200 Research Boulevard #310
Rockville, Maryland 20850
800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700

Note: Grievances must address the program's compliance with accreditation standards.
 

Speech-Language Pathology Program
Outcome Data: 2018-2020
 

Program Completion Rate: An average Program completion rate for graduate students in the last 2 years in relation to the program’s published expectation for length of time for students to complete the degree, based on enrollment data.

Employment Rate: Number and percentage of SLP graduates who have been employed in the profession within one year of graduation, including graduates who are either employed or are pursuing further education in the profession, over the past two years.

*Number of employment reported 3 months after graduation. 

Praxis Data: Praxis examination pass rates for the previous two periods/testing cycles for graduates of the CSD program based on available ETS data.

*Number of students took the exam 3 months after graduation.