Dr. Paul Evitts

Associate Professor

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Biography

Paul M. Evitts is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders and serves as the Program Chair at Penn State Harrisburg. With expertise in speech-language pathology, he is focused on research areas including acoustic characteristics of speech, the effects of virtual teaching on voice during the COVID-19 pandemic, and applications of 3D-printed pneumatic artificial larynx in clinical settings. Evitts has been an active presenter at national conventions, discussing topics that explore both speech intelligibility and the use of telehealth in treating individuals with communication disorders. His academic journey is marked by the integration of innovative methodologies in speech pathology, aiming to enhance treatment outcomes for diverse populations. He is also involved in the education of undergraduate students, teaching courses about the anatomy and physiology of speech and sound principles relevant to communication sciences.

Research Interests

Courses

CSD 100 - Vocal Abuse Misuse CSD 331 – Anatomy Physiology Speech Hearing CSD 341 – Acoustic Principles Communication Sciences Disorders CSD 432 – Introduction Deglutition

Requirements for Penn State Harrisburg

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GMAT
Total Score
Required:500
Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:500
GRE General
Verbal
Required:150
Quantitative
Required:150
Analytical Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:4
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution Demonstrated competence in Analytic skills (Math course or exam) Computer skills proficiency (MIS 204 or equivalent) Communication skills proficiency (AWA score of 4.0 or higher)
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Information Systems. Program: M.S. in Information Systems. GRE/GMAT waiver available for GPA 3.5+ from US schools.