Moravian’s is the first program in the nation with a problem-based learning curriculum to achieve full accreditation
BETHLEHEM, PA, August 16, 2022: Today, ˿Ƶ announced that its Master of Science (M.S.) program in speech-language pathology is fully accredited by the and (ASHA).
Moravian’s Master of Science (M.S.) program in speech-language pathology is the first program with a problem-based curriculum to earn national accreditation. ˿Ƶ has received this national accreditation status for a period of five years beginning July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2027.
“This national accreditation is a result of many years of hard work, planning, and dedication by the faculty and staff at Moravian,” said Dr. James Scifers, Dean of the College of Health at ˿Ƶ. “We’re extremely proud to have the first problem-based curriculum in the U.S. to earn national accreditation. This recognition validates the high-quality preparation our students and graduates have received prior to becoming licensed health care professionals.”
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is the national professional, scientific, and credentialing association for members and affiliates who are audiologists, speech-language pathologists, speech, language, and hearing scientists, audiology and speech-language pathology support personnel, and students.
The Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology accredits eligible clinical master's degree programs in speech-language pathology.
Media contact:
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Michael Corr
Assistant Vice President of Marketing and Communications
corrm@moravian.edu
610.861.1365
Accreditation Statement:
The Master of Science (M.S.) education program in speech-language pathology (residential) at ˿Ƶ 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.
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˿Ƶ is the nation's sixth-oldest university, located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and offers undergraduate and graduate degrees that blend liberal arts with professional programs. For more than 275 years, the ˿Ƶ degree has been preparing students for reflective lives, fulfilling careers, and transformative leadership in a world of change. ˿Ƶ is a member of The New American Colleges and Universities (NAC&U), a national consortium of selective, small to mid-size independent colleges and universities dedicated to the purposeful integration of liberal education, professional studies, and civic engagement. Visit moravian.edu to learn more about how the ˿Ƶ focus on education for all prepares its students for life-long success.
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