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Educational Psychology and Special Education

Student Outcome Data

PROGRAM ACCREDITATION

The CSD Program is accredited in the area of speech-language pathology by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA). 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. By graduating from an accredited program, you will be eligible to apply for ASHA certification in speech-language pathology. The course work and practicum requirements also conform to those of the Georgia Professional Standards Commission for teacher certification, and the Georgia Board of Examiners for state licensure. For questions regarding the program's accreditation status, contact the Council on Academic Accreditation at the link above or at 301-296-5700.

GRADUATION /PROGRAM COMPLETION RATE

Program Completion Rate

Period

# completed program within
expected time frame

# completed later than
expected time frame

# not completing

% completing within
expected time frame

2011-2012

15 

2

88%

2010-2011

16

1

1

94%

2009–2010

12

1

0

92%

3 year average

14

1

0

91%


PRAXIS II EXAMINATION RESULTS

The PRAXIS II Exam in Speech-Language Pathology is required for national and state certification and state licensure. The average scores for the past three years are shown below:

Praxis Examination Pass Rates

Period

# taking exam

Pass rate (%)

Average score

2011-2012           17        100%          687
2010-2011           15         100%          700

2009–2010

16

100%

700

3 year average

16

100%

695


EMPLOYMENT RATE

The Communication Sciences and Disorders Program at Georgia State University boasts a high employment rate for our graduates. You will be eligible to find employment in diverse settings including public and private schools, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and private practices.

Employment Rates of Graduates 

Period

Employment Rate in Profession

 

# of graduates

 % of graduates 

2011-2012           17           94%
2010-2011           17          100%

2009–2010

13

100%

3 year average

16

98%