The Master of Science (MS) education program in speech-language pathology {residential} at Grand Valley State University is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard, #310, Rockville, MD 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700. 

The Doctor of Audiology (AuD) education program in audiology {residential} at Grand Valley State University 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, 2200 Research Boulevard, #310, Rockville, MD 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700. Candidacy is a “preaccreditation” status with the CAA, awarded to developing or emerging programs for a maximum period of 5 years.

Accreditation signifies to students, the general public, and all interested parties that the program of study has met the rigorous standards designed to ensure that programs are striving toward excellence in educating students.  Here is a link to the CAA website which provides greater detail what accreditation requires and means to students and the public.  If you have questions regarding either of the programs, please feel free to contact Dr. Dan Halling, Professor and Chair, at [email protected].

Anyone interested in knowing more about this professional accreditation, or to file a complaint or grievance regarding the GVSU MS or AuD program, may use the following contact 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.