Overall, being a BBS student here at UTD has been an unbelievable experience, and I believe it has pushed me constantly to strive for the best, become the very best, and continue to inspire others to do the same.
– Prasanth Chalamalasetty, 2022 graduate, Neuroscience
Overall, being a BBS student here at UTD has been an unbelievable experience, and I believe it has pushed me constantly to strive for the best, become the very best, and continue to inspire others to do the same.
– Prasanth Chalamalasetty, 2022 graduate, Neuroscience
Overall, being a BBS student here at UTD has been an unbelievable experience, and I believe it has pushed me constantly to strive for the best, become the very best, and continue to inspire others to do the same.
– Prasanth Chalamalasetty, 2022 graduate, Neuroscience
Award & Symposium
Four young scholars with diversity-related research interests in brain or behavioral sciences will be recognized.
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Program Accreditation and Outcome Data
The Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program at The University of Texas at Dallas 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.
Student Outcome Data
On-Time Completion Rates
| Year | # Completed within Expected Time Frame | % Completed within Expected Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-2021 | 121 | 100 |
| 2019-2020 | 121 | 98 |
| 2018-2019 | 114 | 97 |
Praxis Examination Pass Rates of Test-Takers
| Year | # Taking the Exam | % Passed Exam Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-2021 | 94 | 99 |
| 2019-2020 | 66 | 100 |
| 2018-2019 | 113 | 100 |
Employment Rates of Graduates
| Year | # of Graduates from Prior Year | % of Graduates Employed from Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-2020 | 121 | 100 |
| 2018-2019 | 114 | 98 |
| 2017-2018 | 111 | 97 |
Student Outcome Data
| Year | # Completed within Expected Time Frame | % Completed within Expected Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-2021 | 121 | 100 |
| 2019-2020 | 121 | 98 |
| 2018-2019 | 114 | 97 |
| Year | # Taking the Exam | % Passed Exam Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-2021 | 94 | 99 |
| 2019-2020 | 66 | 100 |
| 2018-2019 | 113 | 100 |
| Year | # of Graduates from Prior Year | % of Graduates Employed from Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-2020 | 121 | 100 |
| 2018-2019 | 114 | 98 |
| 2017-2018 | 111 | 97 |
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Degrees Offered
The School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences includes three interdisciplinary and integrated departments. Our long history of working across different fields allows faculty, students, and trainees to easily complete coursework and research between different research groups.
Department of Neuroscience
Bachelor of Science Degrees
Master of Science Degree
Applied Cognition and Neuroscience
Doctor of Philosophy Degree
Department of Psychology
Bachelor of Science Degrees
Child Learning and Development
Master of Science Degrees
Applied Cognition and Neuroscience
Human Development and Early Childhood Disorders
Doctor of Philosophy Degrees
Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing
Bachelor of Science Degree
Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
Master of Science Degree
Doctor of Audiology Degree
Doctor of Philosophy Degree
Department of Neuroscience
Bachelor of Science Degrees
Master of Science Degree
Applied Cognition and Neuroscience
Doctor of Philosophy Degree
Department of Psychology
Bachelor of Science Degrees
Child Learning and Development
Master of Science Degrees
Applied Cognition and Neuroscience
Human Development and Early Childhood Disorders
Doctor of Philosophy Degrees
Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing
Bachelor of Science Degree
Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
Master of Science Degree
Doctor of Audiology Degree
Doctor of Philosophy Degree
Bachelor of Science Degree
Master of Science Degree
Applied Cognition and Neuroscience MS
Doctor of Philosophy Degree
Bachelor of Science Degrees
Child Learning and Development BS
Master of Science Degrees
Applied Cognition and Neuroscience MS
Human Development and Early Childhood Disorders MS
Psychology MS
Doctor of Philosophy Degrees
Bachelor of Science Degree
Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences BS
Master of Science Degree
Doctor of Audiology Degree
Doctor of Philosophy Degree
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Degrees Offered
Department of Neuroscience
Bachelor of Science Degree
Master of Science Degree
Applied Cognition and Neuroscience
Doctor of Philosophy Degree
Department of Psychology
Bachelor of Science Degrees
Child Learning and Development
Master of Science Degrees
Applied Cognition and Neuroscience
Human Development and Early Childhood Disorders
Doctor of Philosophy Degree
Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing
Bachelor of Science Degree
Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
Master of Science Degree
Doctor of Audiology Degree
Doctor of Philosophy Degree
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All BBS Staff
Erin Ashmore – Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing
Clinical Trial Researcher
Clinical and Translational Research Center
I can help with:
Clinical Trials Management
Clinical Research Protocol Review
Good Clinical Practice
FDA IND/IDE Trials
Leah Barfield
I can help with:
UTD Policy & Procedure Information
Independent Study Enrollment
Fast Track Enrollment
Campus Referrals
Katya Belousova
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BBS Hiring – Staff, Hourly Student Assistants, RA/TAs, & Visiting Scholars
BBS Onboarding & Offboarding
BBS Time & Labor Administration/Timesheet Support
BBS Immigration and Visa Support
Rachel Berglund – Center for Children and Families (CCF)
I can help with:
CCF Operations
CCF Website & Social Media
CCF Volunteering
Michelle Blazewicz
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PhD Programs
RAs and TAs
Graduate Fellowships
PhD Tuition and Stipends
Catherine Boynton
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BBS Degree Plans
Class Registration
Graduation Audits
Campus Referrals
Angie Bustamante – Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing
Senior Academic Support Coordinator
Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences PhD
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Admissions
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Kristi Camacho
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BBS Degree Plans
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Graduation Audits
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Kristian Ceyanes
I can help with:
BBS IT Support
Hardware & Software
Hardware Inventory
IT Consultation
Marcos Chavez – Center for Advanced Pain Studies (CAPS)
I can help with:
CAPS Website & Social Media
CAPS Policies & Procedures
CAPS Programming and Special Events
Sensoryomics
Anusri Chinta
I can help with:
BBS Grant Cost Center Management
Grant Budget Requests
Monthly Grant Account Reconciliation
Data Analytics for Strategic Planning
Deanna Dallal – Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing
Administrative Assistant II
Clinical and Translational Research Center
I can help with:
Purchasing
Room Reservation/Calendar Management
Clinical Trial Research Registry
Melanie Davis – Departments of Neuroscience & Psychology
Senior Academic Support Coordinator
Applied Cognition and Neuroscience MS
I can help with:
Admission
Degree Plans
Graduation
Registration
Erin Dougherty
Senior Director
Development and Alumni Relations
I can help with:
BBS Alumni & Donor Relations
Making a Gift to BBS
Funding Needs for BBS
Stephen Fontenot
I can help with:
Research Stories
Media Coverage
Media Training
Javier Giribet-Vargas
I can help with:
Photos/Videos
News Writing
Social Media
Donna Goetz
I can help with:
BBS Grant Cost Center Management
Grant Budget Requests & Approvals
BBS RA Funding & Appointments
BBS Research Funding Reports
Leslie Grimmer
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BBS Degree Plans
Class Registration
Graduation Audits
Campus Referrals
Dennis Guten
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BBS Website
BBS Lab Websites
Comet Calendar & Lecture Page
HTML Email & Newsletters
Anna Hamilton
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BBS Degree Plans
Class Registration
Graduation Audits
Campus Referrals
Jennifer Horbovetz – Department of Psychology
I can help with:
Purchasing
Travel
Reimbursements
Account Reconciliation
Adrienne Large
Career Consultant, Career Development Team
University Career Center
I can help with:
Career Exploration
Resume & Cover Letter Reviews
Internship & Job Search Strategies
Interview Preparation
Kristie Law – Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing
I can help with:
Reimbursements
Travel
Account/OneCard Reconciliation
SLH Special Projects
Chona Lucas – Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing
Senior Academic Support Coordinator
Speech-Language Pathology MS
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Admissions
Degree Plans
Graduation
Registration
Fareeda Mahar – Department of Neuroscience
I can help with:
Purchasing
Account & One Card Reconciliation
Grant and Non-Grant Cost Centers
ENSURE Program Inquiries
Deborah Marsh
I can help with:
BBS Grant Cost Center Management
Grant Budget Requests
Monthly Grant Account Reconciliation
Kristin Michael
I can help with:
College Fairs
College Visits
Prospective Student Inquiries
Recruitment Efforts
Samantha Montano
I can help with:
BBS Hiring – Faculty, Part-Time Lecturers, and RA/TAs
BBS Employee Relations (Onboarding, Offboarding, appraisals, job changes, etc.)
BBS HR Consulting (Hire strategy, compensation, policy and best practices, etc.)
BBS HR & Payroll Reporting
BBS Immigration and Visa Support
Jennifer Morina – Department of Neuroscience
I can help with:
Purchasing
Travel
Account Reconciliation
Ashton Nance – Department of Psychology
Academic Support Coordinator
Cognition and Neuroscience PhD –
Cognitive Neuroscience Track
Psychology PhD
I can help with:
Admissions
Degree Plans
Graduation
Registration
Kristi Noel – Department of Psychology
Senior Academic Support Coordinator
Human Development and Early Childhood Disorders MS
Psychology MS
I can help with:
Admissions
Degree Plans
Graduation
Registration
Nancy Orlowski
I can help with:
Marketing Consultation
Promotional Items
Special Event Support
Hersh Patel
I can help with:
BBS IT Support
Hardware & Software
Hardware Inventory
IT Consultation
Corey Pierce
I can help with:
BBS Degree Plans
Class Registration
Graduation Audits
Campus Referrals
Debbie Pylate – Department of Neuroscience
Administrative Services Officer I
Cognition and Neuroscience
I can help with:
Purchasing
Account Reconciliation
One Card Reconciliation
Non-Grant Cost Centers
Artë Retkoceri
I can help with:
Course Scheduling
BBS Honors Program
BBS Undergraduate Scholarships
Pinky Reyes
I can help with:
Dean’s Office Support
BBS Events
VIP Guests
Arrington Ross
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BBS IT Support
Hardware & Software
Hardware Inventory
IT Consultation
Marguerite Sallet
I can help with:
Chief of Staff
Director of Fiscal Operations
Strategic Financial Planning & Analysis
Staff Development
Rocky Shen
I can help with:
BBS IT Support
Hardware & Software
Hardware Inventory
IT Consultation
Arleen Smith
I can help with:
eCAT Submission
Office Moves & Setup
Facilities Project Coordination
Ryan Taylor
I can help with:
BBS Degree Plans
Class Registration
Campus Referrals
Graduation Audits
Natthakarn “Ice” Thongkaew
I can help with:
BBS IT Support
Hardware & Software
Hardware Inventory
IT Consultation
Danielle Timmons – Department of Neuroscience
Academic Support Coordinator
Cognition and Neuroscience PhD –
Systems and Cellular Neuroscience Track
I can help with:
Admissions
Degree Plans
Graduation
Registration
Mariaa Villarreal
I can help with:
BBS Degree Plans
Class Registration
Graduation Audits
Campus Referrals
Academics
BBS offers 5 undergraduate degree programs, 4 master of science programs, 3 doctor of philosophy programs, and 1 clinical doctoral program.
Enrollment
BBS has about 2,500 undergraduate students, 500 graduate students, and 15,000 alumni.
Rankings
Our audiology and speech-language pathology programs are ranked No. 2 and No. 10 in the nation respectively, according to U.S. News and World Report.
Get to Know BBS
5 Undergraduate Degrees
4 Master of Science Degrees
3 Doctor of Philosophy Degrees
2,500 Undergraduate Students
500 Graduate Students
15,000 Alumni
#2 Ranked Audiology Program
#10 Ranked Speech-Language Pathology Program
US News and World Report
