Aymer J. Hamilton, Room 100
530-898-5871
cmsd@csuchico.edu
Regular Hours
M–F 8 a.m– 5 p.m.
Mailing Address
Communication Sciences and Disorders
400 W. First St.
Chico, CA 95929–0350
Student Achievement Data
PRAXIS Pass Rate
CMSD Graduate students typically take the PRAXIS examination in the final semester of their program. Pass rates have been consistently at or above the national average over the past 15 years. PRAXIS pass rates for first attempt for the last three years are as follows:
| Year | # of Students | Pass Rate - 1st Attempt | Pass Rate - Re-taken within 1 yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 26 | 88% | 25 (1 person not taken it yet) |
| 2022 | 24 | 92% | |
| 2021 | 24 (1 unknown) | 92% | 100% |
Graduation Rates
The CMSD program is designed to be completed in two years. Occasionally, students request to extend the program to three years generally for personal reasons. These students are defined as Part Time below and are placed in this group when they ask to extend the program within the first semester of the program. Graduation rates for the past three years are as follows:
| Year | # of Students | Completed within 2 yrs (full time) | Completed within 3 yrs (part time) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 26 | 100% | 0 |
| 2022 | 26 | 100% | |
| 2021 | 25 | 96% | 4% |
Employment Rates
Master’s program graduates enjoy multiple job offers and are sought across the state. Employment rates within three months of graduation for those seeking employment the past three years are as follows:
| Year | # of Students | Employed |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 25 (1 not reported) | 100% |
| 2022 | 24 | 100% |
| 2021 | 24 (1 unknown) | 100% |